025 - Debbie Davey's Self-Publishing Journey

12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast · Jun 25, 2026 · 34m

Author Debbie Davey won a spot on the podcast by donating to Publishing for Minnesota! (Thank you, Debbie!)

In this episode, Debbie shares her experience with self-publishing two picture books.

Here's what you'll discover in this episode:

Why she chose to self-publish

What company she used to self-publish

How she sold her books

Where she found her illustrator

Whether or not it's okay to use AI

What steps she took to find her writing voice

How she funded her books

The influence her dad had on her writing

How she recouped her investment on her first book

What she wants kids to get out of her…