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Summary

In this episode of the Earn Your Title podcast, host Danny Dumas engages with Gordon and Maria, who share their journey of writing and illustrating a children's book about a police dog. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the creative process, and the challenges of self-publishing. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, discipline in creativity, and the moral messages embedded in their stories. Gordon and Maria emphasize the joy of creating something meaningful for children and the value of family in the creative process.

Takeaways

• Gordon and Maria collaborated to create a children's book.
• The book aims to teach children about overcoming adversity.
• Maria's artistic background helped shape the illustrations.
• Self-publishing can be challenging but rewarding.
• The book promotes positive moral messages for kids.
• Gordon transitioned from police work to writing out of passion.
• Setting meetings helped maintain discipline in their work.
• They enjoy reading to children and engaging with the community.
• The book is available on Amazon and in local bookstores.
• Family collaboration can enhance the creative process.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup
02:01 The Journey of Writing a Children's Book
06:53 Artistic Inspiration and Collaboration
10:16 Transitioning from Police Work to Writing
12:07 Discipline in the Creative Process
13:59 Self-Publishing and Distribution Challenges
16:09 The Moral of the Story
20:25 Working Together as Family
25:01 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion

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