A Chat with Kerry McQuaide. Finding your pack: Kidlit Community

In this episode Olga shares the story behind her latest picture book, A Light For Lucinda published June 9, 2026. She answers questions from the Kidlit community regarding the inspiration for this book, Illustration struggles and a sneak chat about her upcoming graphic novels.

In this Episode, I chat with Jed Alexander, author and illustrator of The Black Market. We talked about his writing style, writing for characters and not the plot. We discuss the challenges of marketing and doing author school visits and promoting work on social medias.

In This Episode Olga and Kerry chat about the importance of having connections, the benefits of associations and being active in your kidlit community. They discuss Kerry's picture book, The Biggest Highest Wave, and how Kerry got to make a windows display for her book at Books of Wonder.

In this episode Olga talks about Narrative Illustration. What does it mean, and how to do it. With examples on how small changes can create story in your illustration work.

In this episode Olga talks about social media, the ultimate time stealer, and what she did about it. She gives concrete ideas for maximizing your time and rebooting that creative flow.

In this episode we have Sunny as a guest! We chat about the constant pull to monetize art. After leaving the industry and not seeking art as career, the siren call to make money from art can ruin the joy of it.

The podcast is back! Hosted by Olga Herrera. Let's chat again! There will be thoughtful and insightful conversations with guest artists, and think out-loud wonderings with Olga.

Our journey here is coming to an end. We've loved every minute we have gotten to chit-chat on this platform. We'd like to thank all of our past and future listeners for tagging along. We wish you much success and inspiration in your art journey. Thanks for listening.Cover Art by Olga HerreraPodcast and video production by Sunny DuranILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP):⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼YOUR HOSTS ▼Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

It's our end-of-the-year episode! Join us while we reminisce about the year and make our plans for the future. Thanks for listening.Cover Art by Olga HerreraPodcast and video production by Sunny DuranILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP):⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the video: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼YOUR HOSTS ▼Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

In this episode, we share what we're thankful for, spending time with friends, finding inspiration in new places, and having the courage to do new things. We'd love to hear what you're thankful for. Thanks for listening. Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me