Sarah and Emily Authors are a sister duo who have published three thoughtfully written books within one year! Two of their books are dedicated to supporting kids with anxiety and their 3rd book is a fun story about the magic of reading!
Courtney Deaton is the Author of ‘Through Billie’s Eyes’ – A picture book to help families explain a dementia diagnosis to young children. If you’re an aspiring author – you do not want to miss this article. Courtney shares some great advice about self-publishing…
Virginia is a mum of four, columnist and co-founder of Parents Work Collective – a not-for-profit organisation which advocates for policies that better support parents. In 2019, she won the Caroline Jones Women in Media Young Journalist’s award!
Shana is a passionate primary school teacher of nearly 20 years. This past year she has been particularly busy – adding author, business owner AND podcaster to her growing list of achievements! Read about her self-publishing journey and her beautiful books that I’m sure many mothers and their children can relate to (me for one!).
Krystal Wade self-published a children’s book titled Mabel’s Magical Meal, a picture book that teaches young children about colours. I personally resonated with Krystal’s article in so many ways – in particular with how she has slowly found the confidence to step out of her comfort zone – spoiler alert: all through becoming a mum and self-publishing.
Stacy is yet another inspiring mum that we are lucky enough to feature on Indie Author of the Week. A mum who, while on parental leave, managed to launch a business and publish a book! Her business is called Books for Little Beasts. In her article below she talks about the highlights and the lowlights of self-publishing.
Emilie Tunstill started working towards her small business, The Tunstill Tales in 2023 while on maternity leave. She is a mum of two and her first book – The First Year is somewhat of a tribute to all mums and their babies – it helps new mums to feel seen in that first year of motherhood – a year which is often described as a rollercoaster of emotions. In her book she so beautifully articulates in rhyme the challenges and pure joy of this era.
