110: Finding Inspiration in Unusual Places

Aug 11, 2026

Ideas are everywhere! Today, we explore some of the most unusual places we've found inspiration and a few of our favorite inspiration stories from other authors. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• 8 Ways to Ruin a Picture Book Biography with Angela Dalton and Julie Hedlund - Use code PODCAST for 30% off! 
• Use Your Fear with Jon Klassen - Use code PODCAST for 30% off! 
• Lisa Bardot

 

Books mentioned in this episode: 

• Over, Bear! Under, Where? by Julie Hedlund and Michael Slack
• Waiting in the Wings by Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton, and EG Keller
• Shy by Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton, and Eva Byrne
• The Enchanted Symphony by Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton, and Elly MacKay
• Who Hops? by Katie Davis
• To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advanced Civil Rights by Angela Dalton and Lauren Semmer
• Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
• Vigil by George Saunders
• A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders
• The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
• Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzman

 

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