I’m officially back from Greece! We had such a lovely time celebrating my sister’s wedding, and after actually taking some time away from work, I’m feeling so relaxed, refreshed, and ready to be productive again! I’m excited to get back into the swing of things: coaching calls, creating new content, working on new trainings, and all of the projects I have planned for the rest of the year. Sometimes stepping away for a little bit is exactly what you need to come back with a fresh burst of motivation, and that is definitely how I’m feeling right now. 😂 I’m so excited to catch up with everyone and see what you’ve been working on while I’ve been away! Talk soon, friends!

Think you need a huge following to successfully launch your children’s book? You don’t! In my newest YouTube video, I’m breaking down 5 things you NEED for a successful Amazon KDP children’s book launch, even if you’re starting with little to no audience. We’re talking about what to do before launch, during launch week, AND after so you can build momentum and keep selling your book long-term!

After quite the journey, it’s finally done! My book was supposed to be finished about a year ago, but thanks to Harleigh, I discovered that the illustrations I had received from my original illustrator were AI-generated. So, I had to start from scratch with a new illustrator. But now it is DONE!!! 🎉 I hope you’ll check it out while the ebook is free on September 14 & 15: https://www.amazon.com/Sadness-Here-Didnt-Float-Childrens-ebook/dp/B0HJFNNTY8 Sadness needs to be felt, not fixed. When Lilly’s special day is washed away by a storm, her mom stays close. Sadness Is Here focuses on acknowledging how children feel and giving them the time and space they need to feel and express their sadness.

I’m having SUCH a great time in Greece celebrating my sister and her wedding, but I have to say… it feels so weird not talking to you guys this week 😂 I’m so used to seeing you all on our calls, hearing what you’re working on, brainstorming together, and getting all the updates on your books and businesses that I genuinely feel like something is missing from my week! I hope you’re all having a productive (or relaxing) week while I’m gone, and I can’t wait to catch up with everyone when I’m back. ❤️ In the meantime, keep me posted in here on what you’re working on! I still want to see your wins and updates even while I’m away. 🥰

This week's episode is a little different because I'm taking you behind the scenes of my own journey as a children's book author and illustrator! I sat down for an interview where we talked about how Doppy started as a little clay character I created when I was 11... and how I eventually turned that childhood idea into my full-time children's book business. We talk about self-publishing, illustrating, marketing, imposter syndrome, what I've learned along the way, and even what I wish I would've done differently with my very first book. If you're working toward turning your own children's books into something bigger, I think you'll really enjoy this one! 🎧 Listen here: https://authorharleighrose.com/episodes/25-how-an-award-winning-author-built-her-successful-children-s-book-business