The Scratching Pen Podcast
Are you a young writer looking to publish a book? Hear about the publishing journey from your peers...Youth authors who worked hard and finally became a published author. Got a story to share? Let's see how it's done.
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Interview with Author Julie Elkins
05/18/2023
Interview with Author Julie Elkins
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Julie Elkins. She lost a business in California and relocated to Connecticut with her husky Thunder (but they call him "Wubbs"). Thunder's Grand Adventure is the first in a series that she will be writing over the next few years. As a mom of 2, she always loved reading books to her kids. Her hope is to encourage young readers to learn and grow with Thunder through his many hilarious mishaps while learning how to navigate the world around him. One of her kids always had a difficult time adapting to new situations and she realized how powerful identifying with a character through books could be to cope with life's various transitions. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Caryn Lee
05/11/2023
Interview with Author Caryn Lee
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Caryn Lee. She was born to write thrilling novels. Growing up in a home surrounded by books of diverse subjects, it was easy to develop a love of reading. Her affinity for reading grew into a literacy collection at warp speed that even surprised her. She decided to try her hand at penning her own novel, thus, her hit series, "Blackbone", was created. Caryn has since added children's books to her repertoire writing her first children's book, " An Adventure in Magical Unicorn Land". Caryn has been rewarded for her writing, being honored as one of UBAWA's (Urban Books, Authors & Writers of America) Top 100 authors in 2017, 2018 and 2020. Presently, Caryn has several successful novels and does not plan on giving up her love or pen of writing anytime soon. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Dee DiFatta
05/04/2023
Interview with Author Dee DiFatta
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Dee DiFatta. She is a Compassionate Healer who empowers high-achieving women to boldly shift from fixating on negativity and limitations to focusing on positivity and liberation. As an Empowerment Coach, Trainer, Speaker, Author, and Founder of A Dose of PositiviDee, she inspires women to own and affirm their worthiness. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Candace Okin
04/27/2023
Interview with Author Candace Okin
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Candace Okin She began her journey as a writer at the age of four, when she wrote and published her first book. Captivated by the magic of words and storytelling, she honed her skills by writing short stories and award-winning poetry throughout her childhood. Choosing to utilize a more technical/structural writing style professionally, Candace has crafted an impressive and versatile writing portfolio which includes marketing, public relations, scripting, internal and external communications, stories on behalf of others, and grant writing; a proficiency she used to amass more than $5.5 million in funding for dozens of nonprofit organizations across the country. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Ashley Eddy
04/16/2023
Interview with Author Ashley Eddy
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Ashley Eddy. Ashley was born and grew up in Sulphur, Louisiana. She and her husband moved to Texas in 2009 where they have lived in the Houston Metro area ever since. Together they have three children, two boys and one girl, all born in Texas. Ashley started writing poetry and short stories in elementary school. Despite the encouragement of her teachers and family, Ashley never sought to publish her work. After her second son was diagnosed with Autism at age 2, she started to write again as a way to keep track of her son’s progress. When she wrote the poem “I am normal and so are you”, she never expected to publish it. Now she has taken it a step further and it is also published in Spanish, ‘¡soy normal y tú también!’ With one more children’s book and a novel in the works, Ashley works with the PTA, volunteers with Disability Book Week, and still has time to play at the park after school every day. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Grace Holloman
04/13/2023
Interview with Author Grace Holloman
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Grace Holloman is an Arkansas. She is an Arkansas native that is a dynamic mother of two beautiful daughters, a loving wife, poet, postpartum doula, and an Army Veteran. Grace discovered poetry when she was 10 years old as a means of self-expression and a tool to help overcome the hardships she was facing. After her eldest daughter was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease, Grace would turn her attentions to being an advocate for maternal services and bringing awareness to children living with various conditions. Grace Holloman is an Arkansas native that is a dynamic mother of two beautiful daughters, a loving wife, poet, postpartum doula, and an Army Veteran. Grace discovered poetry when she was 10 years old as a means of self-expression and a tool to help overcome the hardships she was facing. After her eldest daughter was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease, Grace would turn her attentions to being an advocate for maternal services and bringing awareness to children living with various conditions. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Lindsay Gizicki
03/26/2023
Interview with Author Lindsay Gizicki
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Lindsay Gizicki. She graduated from Central Michigan University and pursued her passion for journalism. She is currently the editor of an architecture magazine based in Troy, Michigan, and writes for publications all across the country. Lindsay is an avid book lover and the Michigan representative for The Book Fairies Worldwide, leaving hidden books for potential readers all around the state. In her spare time, she fishes with her husband, Cyle, and speaks nonsense with her 3-year-old daughter, Harper, and her 18-month-old son, Henry. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Lila-Ann Gray
03/23/2023
Interview with Author Lila-Ann Gray
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Lila-Ann Gray. She wrote 8 books so far. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Carter Patterson
03/19/2023
Interview with Author Carter Patterson
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Carter Patterson. He is a brilliant young author and was able to publish his own book at a very young age. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can order his book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Sonya Miller
03/16/2023
Interview with Author Sonya Miller
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Sonya Miller. She is a wife, mom, combat veteran, author, and foodie. She is also a lover of music, nature, and antiques. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Kyra Scott
03/12/2023
Interview with Author Kyra Scott
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Kyra Scott. She's from Vancouver, Canada, and start to write a children's book during Covid-19. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Srividhya Venkat
03/09/2023
Interview with Author Srividhya Venkat
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Srividhya Venkat. She's a children's writer, performance storyteller, and former early childhood educator, Srividhya Venkat strongly believes in the power of books and stories. She was born and raised in India, she has lived for several years in the United States and Singapore. Having experienced diverse cultures in each of these countries, she dreams of a world truly without borders, and tries to do her part by creating and sharing stories about our big, beautiful world where everyone is different, and yet the same. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Mencie Tate
02/23/2023
Interview with Author Mencie Tate
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Mencie Tate. Her passion for writing returned while doing a homeschooled art lesson with her son. They started out drawing a character, then decided to tell a story about the character. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Empress Bee
02/20/2023
Interview with Author Empress Bee
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Empress Bee. She is a passionate children's book author, and loves children, growing up she used to babysit 5 or more children and watch her siblings. Empress has dreamed and desired to write stories since she was a child. Her desires inspired her to start writing children's stories. Her first book Noah's Defiance has big intelligent words that have popup word definitions in the Ebook and a definition page at the end of the physical books. This book has understandable language and wants to convey to children important moral messages and values of life. Her books can be read independently by children or their parents as bedtime stories. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Jasmine Walker
02/17/2023
Interview with Jasmine Walker
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Jasmine Walker. She is an author, pediatrician, wife, and mother of two. She's here to inspire and motivate us. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can check more about her And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Esther Lewis
01/29/2023
Interview with Author Esther Lewis
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Esther Lewis. She is a Faith-Based children's book author who writes wholesome, uplifting, encouraging, entertaining, and educational books for children who love to learn through reading. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. Check her website and you can order her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Sade Smith
01/26/2023
Interview with Author Sade Smith
In today's episode, we're going to interview another Children's book author, Author Sade Smith. In addition to writing, Sadé is also a design technologist who loves the beach and enjoys fruits. She practices the skilled trades of carpentry, flooring, and home renovations, and when she is not writing, she is off on an adventure or traveling to a sunny destination. She is very passionate about literature and she writes books of representation for young readers. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. Check her website and you can order her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Gem Collie
01/22/2023
Interview with Author Gem Collie
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author Gem Collie. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. Check her website and you can order her book And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author K.A. Mulenga
01/21/2023
Interview with Author K.A. Mulenga
In today's episode, we're going to interview Author K.A Mulenga. Listen to this podcast to learn more about him and how he will inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. Check his website and you can order his book here: And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Laurie Wright
01/15/2023
Interview with Laurie Wright
In today's episode, I interviewed a children's author and marketing strategies, Author Laurie Wright. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her and how she will going to inspire us. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. Check her website here and can order her book: And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Danielle Marietta
01/12/2023
Interview with Danielle Marietta
In today's episode, I interviewed Author Danielle Marietta. She loves writing poems when she was in grade school. Listen to this podcast as she gives us insightful ideas and knowledge about writing books. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. Check her website here to learn more: And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Author Sunshine Rodgers
01/08/2023
Interview with Author Sunshine Rodgers
In today's episode, I interviewed Author Sunshine Rodgers. She is a full-time author for 7yrs. She loves to inspire readers, especially young authors to trust the process. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. You can visit her website here: And if you have suggestions, or concerns or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Jennifer Ott
01/05/2023
Interview with Jennifer Ott
In today's episode, I interviewed Author Jennifer. She has a passion for history and mythology. She started to write her book when she was 13 yrs old. Listen to this podcast as she gives us insightful ideas and knowledge. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this podcast with your friends that need to hear this. Check her website here: And if you have suggestions, or concerns, or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Christal Holliday-Firmin
01/01/2023
Interview with Christal Holliday-Firmin
In today's episode, I interviewed Author Christal Holliday-Firmin, an award-winning author that plays a sense of humor in the writing industry. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and like this podcast with your friends that needs to hear this. You can order her book here: And if you have suggestions, or concerns or want to be a guest on this podcast, please direct message us at so we can inspire many aspiring authors worldwide.
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Interview with Joanne Moore
12/18/2022
Interview with Joanne Moore
In today's episode, we have a special guest Joanne Moore who is a self-published author of children's books. She's here to inspire us so ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and like this podcast with your friends that needs to hear this. You can order her book here: And if you have suggestions, or concerns or wanna be a guest on this podcast please direct message us at so we can inspire a lot of aspiring authors around the world.
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Interview with Dr. Denise West
12/11/2022
Interview with Dr. Denise West
Today's podcast we have an amazing guest, my friend Dr. Denise West. She is the author, co-creator, and founder of "Koko and Friends". She's here to inspire all of us. So ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and like this podcast with your friends that needs to hear this. You can order her book here: And if you have suggestions, or concerns or wanna be a guest on this podcast please direct message us at so we can inspire a lot of aspiring authors around the world.
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Interview with Author Tatiyana Terrelonge
12/04/2022
Interview with Author Tatiyana Terrelonge
In this episode, you'll hear a young author, Tatiyana Terrelonge share some tips and inspiration for writing her book. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and like this podcast with your friends that needs to hear this. Order her book here: And if you have suggestions, or concerns or wanna be a guest on this podcast please direct message us at so we can inspire a lot of aspiring authors around the world.
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Interview with Author Empress Chanyasubkit
11/27/2022
Interview with Author Empress Chanyasubkit
Today's podcast is extraordinary because I interviewed the youngest published author in the world, Author Empress Chanyasubkit. She is a 4-year-old and the youngest author as a pre-K student. At a very young age, she already traveled to different continents like Asia and Africa to study the lifestyle of children there. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and like this podcast with your friends that needs to hear this. Order her book here: And if you have suggestions, or concerns or wanna be a guest on this podcast please direct message us at so we can inspire a lot of aspiring authors around the world.
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Interview with Author Carylee Carrington
11/21/2022
Interview with Author Carylee Carrington
Listen to this podcast as I interviewed Author Carylee Carrington who is a mother of two and a children's author. She will be sharing her knowledge and experience being an author so ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and like this podcast with your friends that needs to hear this. If you have questions for Author Carylee Carrington you can go to her website: And if you have suggestions, or concerns or wanna be a guest on this podcast please direct message us at so we can inspire a lot of aspiring authors around the world.
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Interview With Author Tiffani Teachey
11/14/2022
Interview With Author Tiffani Teachey
Listen to this podcast as I interviewed Author Tiffani Teachey who is an engineer who decided to become a self-published author for children. She is also a TedX Speaker for being a best-selling author. Listen to this podcast as she will be sharing her knowledge and experience being an author. Ready your pen and notepad and tighten your seat belt as you listen to this inspiring podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and like this podcast with your friends that needs to hear this. If you have questions for Author Tiffani Teachey you can go to her website: And if you have suggestions, or concerns or wanna be a guest on this podcast please direct message us at so we can inspire a lot of aspiring authors around the world.
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