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Childhood Dreams to Published Author with Harleigh Manske

In this episode of Beyond the Book, I sit down with Harleigh Manske, the talented author and illustrator of Doppy Saves the Bees and Doppy Saves the Turtles.

Harleigh opens up about her journey as an author, illustrator, and entrepreneur, and how creativity became a form of healing.

We also discuss the world of self-publishing, sharing the behind-the-scenes challenges, the launch process, and what it truly takes to bring a children’s book to life independently.

Whether you're an aspiring author, an illustrator, or someone who loves heart-filled stories, this episode is packed with…

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