Author: Tasneem Dairywala

  • Interviewing Parents: Part 3

    Interviewing Parents: Part 3

    Hi there! This is the last post of the parent interview series featuring Khadija Rampurawala, Director of Communications and Public Relations. If you missed the previous interviews, you can read them here and here. These interviews have been so helpful in seeing all the struggles and the rewards that connect parents together. I look forward…

  • Interviewing Parents: Part 2

    Interviewing Parents: Part 2

    Hi there! In this post, I will be sharing an interview with Zahra Halfal, a psychotherapist and mama of a one-year-old. As mentioned in my previous post, I will continue interviewing parents in the next few weeks to learn more about them. I find these interviews valuable not just as a children’s author but also…

  • Interviewing Parents: Part 1

    Interviewing Parents: Part 1

    As a children’s book author-illustrator, I find it important to not only learn about the children I’m writing for but also learn about their parents and guardians, the people who buy and read the books. This is why, over the next few weeks, I’ll be interviewing carers of young children to get to know more…

  • Introducing The Little Fairy Finds Her Glow: A New Children’s Book Celebrating Friendship and Kindness

    Introducing The Little Fairy Finds Her Glow: A New Children’s Book Celebrating Friendship and Kindness

    As a parent, I love finding multi-dimensional books that encourage my daughter to think about more than what’s on the page. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new children’s book, The Little Fairy Finds Her Glow, which is sure to delight children ages 3-7. Featuring bright and colourful illustrations, this book…

  • How to Get Your Book on Shelves

    How to Get Your Book on Shelves

    Are you a new author wanting to place your book at a local library, school or bookstore? If yes, learning how to write a compelling email can do wonders for promoting your book.

  • Launch Your Book to Bestseller Status

    Launch Your Book to Bestseller Status

    I recently wrote an article with strategies for a successful book launch. You can view it here. In this article, I will dive deeper into the most important strategy during your book’s private launch, a master plan that can accelerate your sales and launch your book to bestseller status.

  • Strategies for a Successful Book Launch

    Strategies for a Successful Book Launch

    I am absolutely ecstatic to announce that my SECOND children’s book, The Little Fairy Finds Her Glow, will be published on April 6th!!! The book is about a fairy who discovers the power of love and kindness through an exciting adventure. I cannot wait to share it!

  • My Journey to Writing Children’s Books: From Nerve-Wrecking Fear to Overwhelming Love

    My Journey to Writing Children’s Books: From Nerve-Wrecking Fear to Overwhelming Love

    The first time I met my daughter, I was crushed by fear and love. As she squealed and wailed in my arms, I had no idea how the desire to raise her as a loving and compassionate adult would influence my creative practice.

  • Valuable Resources for Aspiring Authors and Illustrators

    Valuable Resources for Aspiring Authors and Illustrators

    In this blog post, I’m going to share a list of the most valuable resources I have come across in my publishing journey. I’m dividing this list into 3 sections: Writing and Illustration, Publishing, and Marketing and Promotion to make it easy for you to find the information you need.

  • Children’s Books Review: My Top 10 Picks for Young Readers and Their Parents

    Children’s Books Review: My Top 10 Picks for Young Readers and Their Parents

    I have been reading to my daughter since the day she was born. Or maybe the day after that. I think I was a bit out of it on the first day. So, we have gone through quite a lot of books together.