🎙️ MomsWork Podcast – Episode #7
Guest: Heather Stigall | Children’s Book Author & Mom of 5
Topic: Raising Readers & Writers + “Gilbert and the Ghost”
Welcome back to another episode of MomsWork! I’m your host, Kristin Weinrich—mom of two, 4th grade teacher, and book lover. Today I’m joined by Heather Stigall, a fellow mom and the talented author of Gilbert and the Ghost and Paisley’s Big Birthday.
Heather and I talk about the path from dreamer to published author, how motherhood inspires creativity, and the joy (and challenge!) of raising readers and writers. You’ll also hear some great tips for encouraging a love of reading and writing in your own home—plus a few fun rapid-fire questions just in time for Halloween.
đź’¬ In This Episode:
🏆 Win & Challenge of the Week:
Heather and Kristin share recent parenting or personal wins—and one challenge that kept things interesting this week!
🔥 Hot Seat Questions:
Ghosts, Halloween candy, writing tools and more—Heather answers rapid-fire questions to close out the show.
đź“š Learn More About Heather:
Check out Heather’s books and author updates:
👉 www.HeatherPierceStigall.com
The Haunting of Bellington Cottage by Laura Parnum
https://www.amazon.com/Haunting-Bellington-Cottage-Laura-Parnum/dp/0063249596Â
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