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In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, we sit down with Palm Harbor-based author Erin O’Brien, the writer behind Howl, a family-created children’s book about a wolf and the moon. Erin shares how a simple idea at the Palm Harbor Library turned into a fully illustrated book and the launch of her family publishing brand, Gran Apple Books.

What You’ll Learn:

• How a casual idea became the story for Howl
• Why Erin chose to keep the writing, illustration, and editing inside the family
• What goes into self-publishing a children’s book on Amazon
• The realities of marketing a kids’ book as an indie author
• What’s next for Howl, Gran Apple Books, and future children’s titles

About Erin O’Brien:
Erin O’Brien is a Palm Harbor author and cofounder of Gran Apple Books, a family-run children’s publishing brand. She wrote Howl, a whimsical picture book about a wolf who longs to be with the moon, and collaborates with her brother Clint and niece Elise on the watercolor illustrations. Erin is passionate about storytelling, reading with kids, and creating the kind of timeless picture books she grew up loving.

Links & Resources:

• Buy Howl on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F37QQZ52
  
  
• Follow Gran Apple Books on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61573932335988/
  
  
• Palm Harbor Local newsletter: https://palmharborlocal.com
  
  
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