Good News York

April 8, 2015, 10:06 pm 4.9k Views

Good News York by Growth Mode Content

Your go-to podcast for inspiring stories, uplifting news, and positive vibes from across New York State!

Whether it’s groundbreaking innovations, community heroes, or businesses making a difference, we bring you the stories that remind us all of the good happening around us.

Join us as we highlight the changemakers, dreamers, and everyday folks bringing positivity to the Empire State.

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Author Candith Block on Her Children’s Book “Marshmallow and Cocoa” Matt Major of Good News York shares an update from the show’s new Clickstream Studio space and interviews local author Candith Block in the guest area. Block discusses her children’s picture book, “Marshmallow and Cocoa,” about Marshmallow the skunk who is rejected by other animals but ultimately befriends Cocoa the porcupine, emphasizing belonging, kindness, and celebrating differences. Inspired by a homework assignment and experiences with bullying, she wrote the book to help children feel worthy of friendship; she also previously authored a 2017 book on divorce. Block explains working with Christian Faith Publishing to retain rights, the yearlong editing and illustration process, distribution to Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and her responsibility for marketing. She hopes to develop a series and possibly a cartoon, and mentions a future book about her father, “Bobby’s Ice Cream Adventure.” 00:00 New Studio Update 00:44 Meet Candith Block 01:18 Story of Marshmallow and Cocoa 02:31 Illustrations and Inspiration 03:49 From Divorce Book to Kids Message 04:55 Age Range and Where to Buy 06:18 Future Series and Animation Ideas 08:02 Publishing Process Explained 11:27 Faith Message and Epilogue 13:08 Favorite Part and Final Wrap

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