We Are All Made of Stories with Ellie Royce - What's Your Story-From the Year 2020: Comeback Crew, Kidlit and Community with Susi Schaefer, creator of "CAT LADIES"

What's Your Story-From the Year 2020: Comeback Crew, Kidlit and Community with Susi Schaefer, creator of "CAT LADIES"

09/09/21 • 26 min

We Are All Made of Stories with Ellie Royce

Gosh, 2020 was a year.
But look, so has 2021 been, right? For Kidlit creators with books releasing, it's just a different world. You may have heard me speak of my Great Technical Meltdown...or not. In any case, that's why this episode is almost a year late being posted. However, what I found is that what Susi Schaefer (author illustrator of "Cat Ladies" , prolific YouTube poster of gorgeous art tutorials at Susi Schaefer Art and very lovely human being) and I were talking about is still totally relevant. Kidlit community, creativity and picturebooks are always, relevant, right?
Right. Obviously, so are stories and Susi shares a lovely one with me about creative community- for you!
I'm believing that although this episode is being sent out later than expected, the timing is perfect for someone who needs to hear it or read Susi's book or find her gorgeous tutorials right now.
See, I can't tell you how to live your life, but I can share a story with you- and maybe it's just the one you need.
Stay safe, dear listeners,
Talk to you soon
Ellie xx

Previous Episode

What's on My Mind - Ellie Royce and Zoe Collins (a.k.a. "The Sourdough Connection...") September 3 2021

What’s on YOUR mind?
Zoe and I always have lots on ours. After “The Great Technical Meltdown of 2021” where I lost all my files for the podcast and then because of various other occurrences the pod had to go into suspended animation for a bit. But while I attempted to ride the waves of Life, this little project stayed in my thoughts and finally - FINALLY - I’m almost er... back where I started?
Anyhoo - we’re here!
Me and Zoe are kicking off the new iteration of “We Are All Made of Stories” sharing stories about intuition, vaccination, ( *note- I say the F word* earlyish on just so you know , but I said it so fast I couldn’t edit it out, apologies to anyone who finds it offensive) stories about resistance, creativity, business, narrative therapy and SOURDOUGH!
In fact- we’re embarking on an experiment to air dry my sourdough starter and send it to Zoe ! (Tune in next time to see how I go.)
Are you missing a chat with mates down the corner caf? Over the front gate ? Then maybe you’ll enjoy hanging out with us for a bit.
You can find Zoe online at https://www.zoecollins.art/
You can find me online at https://www.weareallmadeofstories.com/
I’d love you to leave a comment, a review or whatnot on the podcast, but I’d REALLY love you to head over to the Podcast Instagram account @madeofstorieswithellieroyce and
say hi, comment on the episode and tell me what’s on your mind- any thoughts on what you want to hear about ?
Last but definitely not least, shout out to Gemma Patience for mentioning the pod online and telling us she enjoyed it ( unfortunately this happened just before the aforementioned Great Technical Meltdown so I didn’t get to thank her.)
Stay safe everyone,
I can’t tell you how to live your life, but I can share a story with you - and maybe it’s just the one you need.
Talk to you soon!
Ellie xx

Next Episode

What's Your Story - From the Year 2020- Comeback Crew, Pandemic Launches and Food Stories with Danielle Dufayet

Gosh, 2020 was a year.
But look, so has 2021 been, right? For Kidlit creators with books releasing, it's just a different world since COVID-19 impacted most of us, and the funny thing is- this discussion is still (sadly) very relevant. You may have heard me speak of my Great Technical Meltdown...or not. In any case, that's why this episode is almost a year late being posted. However, what I found talking to Danielle Dufayet (click here for her info) is that Kidlit, Creativity and Community are also always relevant, right?
Right. Obviously, so are food and stories and Dani shares some lovely foodie story memories with me, too.
I'm believing that although this episode is being sent out later than expected, the timing is perfect for someone who needs to hear it or read Dani's empowering, supportive books right now.
Don't forget you can check out the 2020Comeback Crew online on FaceBook, Instagram and Twitter too, and have a look at the fabulous creations they collectively launched last year.
See, I can't tell you how to live your life, but I can share a story with you- and maybe it's just the one you need.
Stay safe, dear listeners,
Talk to you soon
Ellie xx