Book Chat W/Author Vivian E. Moore

From Bookstore to Bestseller: Inside Children's Publishing with K.B. Childress

May 2, 2026·45 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Host Vivian E. Moore interviews author and editor K.B. Childress about her three-decade journey into children’s publishing, the editing process, common manuscript pitfalls (like showing vs. telling), and practical tips for conferences, querying, and building a writing network. They also discuss agents, the pros and cons of self-publishing, the importance of reading your genre, and where to find K.B. Childress online — including ChildressInk.com and her recent picture book, The Legend of the Fairy Stones (Morgan James Kids).

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