Patricia Mac Eoin
A conversation with the author about writing for children, Irish-language storytelling, and the books that inspired her own journey.
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Behind the Books
We sit down with authors and illustrators to explore their creative process, inspirations, and the stories that shape young readers' worlds.
Irish Book Awards Winners
In November 2015, Louise O'Neill, Eoin Colfer, and Oliver Jeffers were victorious at the Irish Book Awards. We caught up with them about their award-winning titles.
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Alyssa Sheinmel
The author of Faceless discusses identity, resilience, and writing emotionally honest fiction for young adults.
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Illustrator Spotlight
We explore the visual craft behind children's picture books, talking to illustrators about colour, composition, and bringing stories to life on the page.
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The Creative Process
From first draft to final artwork — authors and illustrators share how their ideas take shape and what keeps them going through revision.
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Debut Voices
Fresh perspectives from first-time children's authors on breaking into publishing and the stories they've always wanted to tell.
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Every interview at Gobblefunked offers a window into the creative minds shaping the stories that delight young readers. We sit down with authors and illustrators to explore the inspiration behind their characters, the joy of crafting imaginary worlds, and the magical process of bringing words and pictures to life on the page. These conversations reveal the heart behind the books, from the spark of an initial idea to the careful revisions that make a story sing. Whether it is the thrill of plotting an adventure or the quiet satisfaction of finding exactly the right shade for a twilight sky, each creator shares something personal. Our hope is that these chats spark curiosity and deepen the love of reading in children and grownups alike.
Behind every beloved children's book lies a journey of imagination, patience, and discovery. Our interviews uncover how authors and illustrators navigate the path from a fleeting thought to a finished volume sitting on a bookshelf. We hear about the characters who refuse to stay quiet, the settings drawn from real places or pure fantasy, and the unexpected twists that reshape a story entirely. Some creators speak of childhood memories that planted a seed, while others describe the discipline of writing every day. Each conversation offers unique insight into the craft of storytelling and reminds us that the books we share with children are built from equal parts creativity and persistence, bound together by a love for connecting with young minds.
The creators we speak with often reflect on the deep connection between reader and story, and the responsibility of writing for a young audience. They discuss how children's books can comfort, challenge, and open doors to new ways of seeing the world. Our interviews explore themes of empathy, resilience, and belonging that appear again and again in the best stories for children. Illustrators share how a single image can convey what words cannot, while authors talk about the music of language and the rhythm of a sentence read aloud. These conversations celebrate the power of children's literature to shape hearts and minds, one page at a time, long after the book is closed.