Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author
@cindyschrauben.bsky.social
Children's book author and speaker. Host of the video podcast Author Pep Talk on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@cindy-williams-schrauben
I will be interviewing the editor Adam Blackman soon on my YouTube channel Author Pep Talk. What would you like to know? Post your questions below or send me a DM.
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I will be interviewing the editor Adam Blackman soon on my YouTube channel Author Pep Talk. What would you like to know? Post your questions below or send me a DM.
Do you want to create books for kids? Join The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators @scbwi.bsky.social Today on Author Pep Talk I chat with @Jodi McKay the Co-Regional Advisory for @scbwi-mi.bsky.social about all things kids books and how this organization can help. Link in comments.
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Do you want to create books for kids? Join The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators @scbwi.bsky.social Today on Author Pep Talk I chat with @Jodi McKay the Co-Regional Advisory for @scbwi-mi.bsky.social about all things kids books and how this organization can help. Link in comments.
My #1 tip for appreciating rejection letters. What do you do? #authorpeptalk #writing #books #inspiration #kidlit #dontquit #inspiration #writeabook #author #support
October 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
My #1 tip for appreciating rejection letters. What do you do? #authorpeptalk #writing #books #inspiration #kidlit #dontquit #inspiration #writeabook #author #support
I am excited to announce that my YT channel Author PepTalk will launch on October 1. My first guest is @shannonisteaching As most of you know, Shannon is a TEDx speaker, certified brain coach, and award-winning children’s book author. Please subscribe. Link in first comment.
September 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I am excited to announce that my YT channel Author PepTalk will launch on October 1. My first guest is @shannonisteaching As most of you know, Shannon is a TEDx speaker, certified brain coach, and award-winning children’s book author. Please subscribe. Link in first comment.
I'm starting a YouTube channel to #inspire #support and #giveback to the #WritingCommunity and help you publish that book. #AuthorPeptalk - weekly #videos on everything #writing, #publishing & #marketing. #interviews #TIPS #chats
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September 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I'm starting a YouTube channel to #inspire #support and #giveback to the #WritingCommunity and help you publish that book. #AuthorPeptalk - weekly #videos on everything #writing, #publishing & #marketing. #interviews #TIPS #chats
Share & comment with topic ideas. Link below
Share & comment with topic ideas. Link below
I'm starting a #youtube channel to #inspire #support and #giveback to the #writingcommunity . Author Peptalk will provide weekly videos on everything #writing #publishing and #marketing for #writers . #Authors #agents and #publishers will share #tips #stories #reviews Please share topic idea below
September 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I'm starting a #youtube channel to #inspire #support and #giveback to the #writingcommunity . Author Peptalk will provide weekly videos on everything #writing #publishing and #marketing for #writers . #Authors #agents and #publishers will share #tips #stories #reviews Please share topic idea below
If you are a traditionally published author or illustrator from any of these states or a Canadian province and would like to be included in this annual list for #teachers and #librarians send me a message.
August 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
If you are a traditionally published author or illustrator from any of these states or a Canadian province and would like to be included in this annual list for #teachers and #librarians send me a message.
November 27, 2024 at 2:39 PM
#kidlit #authors and #illustrators... Let's #connect
Post a photo #hint for you WIP. No words. Use #kidlitchallenge
Post a photo #hint for you WIP. No words. Use #kidlitchallenge
November 26, 2024 at 3:15 PM
#kidlit #authors and #illustrators... Let's #connect
Post a photo #hint for you WIP. No words. Use #kidlitchallenge
Post a photo #hint for you WIP. No words. Use #kidlitchallenge
#kidlitchat. Yes, jumping on the Ferdinand bandwagon. Found this at an antique store for a dollar. Didn't realize it was signed until I got home 😲
November 20, 2024 at 2:48 AM
#kidlitchat. Yes, jumping on the Ferdinand bandwagon. Found this at an antique store for a dollar. Didn't realize it was signed until I got home 😲
That was my favorite!
November 20, 2024 at 2:39 AM
That was my favorite!
The READ ACROSS NORTH AMERICA #summerreading list is here. Click the QR to download. Please share and tag #authors and #illustrators . #teachers #illustrators #homeschool #reading #readinglist #kidlit #readingacrossamerica #picturebooks Download list: cindyschrauben.com/product-2/
July 16, 2024 at 3:46 PM
The READ ACROSS NORTH AMERICA #summerreading list is here. Click the QR to download. Please share and tag #authors and #illustrators . #teachers #illustrators #homeschool #reading #readinglist #kidlit #readingacrossamerica #picturebooks Download list: cindyschrauben.com/product-2/
I will be hosting this event for The Writer's Loft @writersloftma on Sunday 11-12 at 2pm. @coffeycreative will present Busting Rhyme's Bad Rap via zoom. Please join us #amquerying #authors #childrensbooks #kidlit
November 10, 2023 at 10:27 PM
I will be hosting this event for The Writer's Loft @writersloftma on Sunday 11-12 at 2pm. @coffeycreative will present Busting Rhyme's Bad Rap via zoom. Please join us #amquerying #authors #childrensbooks #kidlit
I haven't been this excited about a story in a really long time. I hope I'm not the only one who likes it. It's my 3rd Halloween book this month. I guess this gal inspired me.
November 10, 2023 at 8:53 PM
I haven't been this excited about a story in a really long time. I hope I'm not the only one who likes it. It's my 3rd Halloween book this month. I guess this gal inspired me.
What is your #weekend #read? #authorssupportingauthors #bookclub @parnassusbooks.bsky.social This Michigan girl-mom is loving it
November 5, 2023 at 2:07 AM
What is your #weekend #read? #authorssupportingauthors #bookclub @parnassusbooks.bsky.social This Michigan girl-mom is loving it
Playing around with #illustrating . I'm always up for a new #challenge . #Sketching is fun, but I'm struggling with color. Time to take some classes! #author #childrensbooks #wannabe illustrator
November 4, 2023 at 10:01 PM
Playing around with #illustrating . I'm always up for a new #challenge . #Sketching is fun, but I'm struggling with color. Time to take some classes! #author #childrensbooks #wannabe illustrator
When #impostersyndrome rears its ugly head, all you can do is start a new #punny #picturebook and remind yourself how much you love writing and who you do it for. #kidlit #author
October 31, 2023 at 5:50 PM
When #impostersyndrome rears its ugly head, all you can do is start a new #punny #picturebook and remind yourself how much you love writing and who you do it for. #kidlit #author