Honoring Austin: Sloths, Storytelling & the Joy of Curiosity with Tammy Gegel

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Authors' Allies

Rebecca Hallbach Paciorek

26 episodes

4 days ago

For the past decade, I've worked closely with authors and noticed that independent authors often struggle to get exposure compared to traditionally published authors. This led me to start the Authors Allies Roundtable, a membership designed to help indie authors build their marketing skills piece by piece. From Facebook vlog to here, Books and Brew is now the Authors' Allies podcast, we'll be sharing tips and tricks for book promotion and interviewing talented authors. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media. #books #coffee #indieauthor #author #bookmarketing #authorsallies

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Honoring Austin: Sloths, Storytelling & the Joy of Curiosity with Tammy Gegel

Authors' Allies

39 minutes 56 seconds

4 months ago

Honoring Austin: Sloths, Storytelling & the Joy of Curiosity with Tammy Gegel

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Rebecca sits down with children’s author Tammy Gegel, the creative force behind KC Gegel Publications. A former teacher, baker, and mom of four, Tammy shares the moving story behind her debut children’s book—written in loving memory of her son, Austin, a passionate biology major with dreams of becoming the next Jack Hanna.

Tammy’s first book in the series introduces young readers to sloths, blending education, humor, and interactive QR codes to make learning come alive. From zoo visits to poop dances, you'll laugh, learn, and maybe even tear up as Tammy reveals how Austin's legacy continues to shape her storytelling journey.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

How Tammy’s background as a first-grade teacher helps her write educational yet engaging stories
Why she chose sloths for her debut—and the delightful surprises she uncovered during research

The touching story of Austin’s passion for animals and how his memory lives on through the series
Creative ways she engages young readers, including QR codes for sloth sounds and a hidden fox “Easter egg”

Insight into her next book featuring red foxes—and why her characters choose her

Why grief and creativity are deeply connected in her writing journey

Bonus: What sloths and poop dances have to do with kids’ favorite fun facts

🔗 Resources + Links:

Order Tammy’s book: https://amzn.to/3FYPQxB
Visit Tammy's author site:https://linktr.ee/tscgegel8
Follow Tammy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566772323486
Sign up for updates on the next book and get the FREE coloring pages HERE: https://mailchi.mp/c6486d790e2f/coloring-pages-kcgegel

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