Want to learn how to tell better bedtime stories to your kids? 

Gillian McDunn is an acclaimed children’s book author, mother of three, and the perfect guide to teach you the art of the bedtime story. She talks about how to make your stories entertaining, encourage interaction and connection with your kids, why “what if” is such a powerful tool, and how introducing problems defines our stories characters and teaches our kids powerful lessons. 

We also talk about Gillian’s book writing process, what it’s like working with editors and publishers, how it feels reading reviews of her own work, and we discuss the themes and characters of her first two books “Caterpillar Summer” and “The Queen Bee and Me.” 

Whether you’re an aspiring writer yourself, have children you’d like to tell better stories to, or just want a fascinating peek behind the scenes to understand how a writer goes about writing and publishing a book you’ll love Gillian’s stories and insight. Enjoy!

Links:

Caterpillar Summer on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/308Ckzg

The Queen Bee and Me on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/2FWOlB6

Gillian’s website:
https://www.gillianmcdunn.com/

Twitter:
twitter.com/gillianmcdunn

Instagram:
instagram.com/gillianmcdunn

Gillian’s article on bedtime stories:
https://bit.ly/331fmfj

Caterpillar Summer Reviews: 

“An engrossing, heartwarming, beautifully written debut.”
-Kirkus Reviews

“This absorbing, heartfelt novel seamlessly blends the challenges of life with a neurodivergent child into a story of one tween’s burgeoning self-awareness as she figures out how to reclaim her childhood.”
-New York Times

Want to win a book by Gillian?

Tag @ignorantcurious on Twitter or Instagram with your bedtime story breakdown. We’ll mail a copy of your choice - Caterpillar Summer or The Queen Be and Me - to our favorite. 

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