In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the roles and responsibilities of being an author and an illustrator or wearing the hats of both. And how to decide which fits best. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me ..read more

In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the steps one can take when switching agents. The use of publisher’s marketplace, and query tracker to research agents and help make informed decisions. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.m ..read more

In this episode, Olga and Sunny recap what happened this year, where they are now, and their plans for the future. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me ..read more

In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator John Sandford about his new picture book BrindleFox. We talk about his inspiration and illustration technique for this book as well as his time as an art director. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran John Sandford: sandfordarchive.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠olgah ..read more

In this episode we chat with author and illustrator Julia Mills about her debut picture book I am Stuck. We talk about her writing journey, her inspiration as an art teacher, and her process for illustrating this book. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran Julia Mills: ⁠⁠⁠jamills.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me ..read more

In this episode, Sunny talks about her year of letting go and her decision to go back to a full-time job outside the home. Giving her the freedom to pursue art as her passion instead of her career. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran  ⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me ..read more

In this episode, we chat with Holly Hatam the illustrator of A Good Deed Can Grow written by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. We talk about Holly's journey to becoming a children's book illustrator and her process for illustrating this book. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Holly Hatam: ⁠⁠hollyhatam.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠olgaherrera.me ..read more

In this episode Sunny talks about leaving her agent and what she would look for in the future when considering an agent. She discusses how it's okay to evaluate where you are and make changes to help you move forward. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran You can also find Olga's book here: ⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/book⁠ ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Dur ..read more

In this episode Olga talks about everything she is doing for marketing as an author, illustrator. How she is preparing for her upcoming book launch at the Dancing Bear Toy Store (hosted by the Curious Iguana) on April 22nd at 2pm EST. If you're in the Frederick, MD area stop by for this fun family friendly event. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Book Launch at Dancing Bear toy Store: https://www.olgaherrera.me/events Preorder the book through Curious Iguana (includes free bag): https://curiousiguana.com/product/preorder-the-unwelcome-surprise-by-olga-herrera/ You can also find ..read more

In this episode we chat with author, illustrator Lenny Wen about her debut picture book Spicy Spicy Hot. We talk about her journey into illustration, how she got an agent. We also learn how she came up with the idea for this adorable book.  Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Lenny Wen: lennywen.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: illochat.com Watch the video: youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: sunnyduran.com Olga Herrera: olgaherrera.me ..read more