Podcast appearances and mentions of Alda P Dobbs

Happy Monday, my Friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors, and we are back to our regular scheduled of Monday night's releases. After 12 amazing days of new authors with exceptional books, this Monday it no exception. The award-winning historical fiction author, Ms. Alda P. Dobbs, is on the program this evening. I'm so exciting to be chatting with her. Ms. Alda is taking us back to 1913 and the world of twelve-year-old Petra Luna as she leads her family to safety in a “perilous journey to cross the U.S. border during the Mexican Revolution.” This incredible journey is based on a true story. I'm so inspired not only by this book but also by Ms. Alda's perseverance to bring her book to live. If you would like to learn more about the book and this incredible author, check out her website at www.aldapdobbs@yahoo.com. Don't forget, my friend, we need your help to keep this podcast going. If you would like to support us (and get a fabulous shout-out during the show) become a Podcast Junkie as part of Patreon tribe www.patreon.com/AuthorDCGomez. You will get first access to the unedited podcasts and get a sneak peek at what goes on behind the scenes. Best part, starting on February 20th, the unedited video will be available as part of your membership. Join our tribe and support the Podcast on Patreon. Happy Listening, DC

Episode 318 features Alda P. Dobbs, the author of the historical novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, and its follow-up, The Other Side of the River (September 2022). Her debut novel received a Pura Belpre Honor and is a Texas Bluebonnet Master List selection.Find her books here: https://www.amazon.com/Alda-P-Dobbs/e/B08T66PS4MFind Alda Online:Website: https://www.aldapdobbs.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aldapdobbs/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldapdobbsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072066612453About Alda:Alda P. Dobbs is the author of the historical novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna and its follow-up, The Other Side of the River (September 2022). Her debut novel received a Pura Belpre Honor and is a Texas Bluebonnet Master List selection. Alda was born in a small town in northern Mexico but moved to San Antonio, Texas as a child. She studied physics and worked as an engineer before pursuing her love of storytelling. She's as passionate about connecting children to their past, their communities, different cultures, and nature as she is about writing. Alda lives with her husband and two children outside Houston, Texas.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alda talks about her inspiration for Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna and her newest book The Other Side of the River with Debbie and Lesley.

The Mexican Revolution in the early 20th Century was a pivotal moment in Mexican history, and it was also a pivotal moment in United States history, as huge numbers of Mexicans fled war-torn Mexico and headed to the US border. Many Mexican Americans in the US today are the descendants of refugees fleeing the Revolution. To understand more about the experience of immigrants who came to the United States during the Mexican Revolution, I'm speaking in this episode with writer Alda P. Dobbs, author of middle grade novels Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna and The Other Side of the River. Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. The episode image is: “Bridge - El Paso to Juarez,” Bain News Service, ca. 1910, Photograph retrieved from the Library of Congress, No known restrictions on publication. Additional Sources: “The Mexican Revolution: November 20th, 1910,” EDSITEment, National Endowment for the Humanities, March 19, 2012. “How the Mexican revolution of 1910 helped shape U.S. border policy,” audio interview of Kelly Lytle Hernández by Tonya Mosley, NPR Fresh Air, July 5, 2022 “Early Twentieth Century Mexican Immigration to the U.S.,” American Social History Productions, Inc “The History of Mexican Immigration to the U.S. in the Early 20th Century,” interview of Julia Young by Jason Steinhauer, Library of Congress, March 11, 2015. “The Demographic Impact of the Mexican Revolution in the United States,” B.J. Gratton, M.P. Gutmann, R. McCaa & R. Gutierrez-Montes, Texas Population Research Center Papers, 2000. “Mexican Immigration to the United States,” byRamón A. Gutiérrez, Oxford Research Encyclopedias, July 29, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SA Talk, host Zachary Espericueta speaks with children's book author, Alda Dobbs. Alda shares how and why she became an author after working for a number of years in other industries. She also explains the process of bringing a book to the market and what some newer authors should be looking out for. Also, Alda shares the meaning behind one of her book characters and how she incorporates her own experiences in her writing. Where to Find/Follow Alda Dobbs: Website: https://www.aldapdobbs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldapdobbs/ Amazon site: https://www.amazon.com/Alda-P-Dobbs/e/B08T66PS4M/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Schedule an Event: https://www.aldapdobbs.com/event-information --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sapodnetwork/support

⏰Listening Commitment 9 minutes Petra and her family are desperately trying to flee the Federales during Mexico's Revolution in 1913. They trudge through the life-threatning desert in an attempt to survive. Inspired by the author's great grandmother's tales, readers will cry with and cheer for Petra Luna. Transcript here

Alda P. Dobbs and I discuss writing about the Mexican Revolution as well as her own family's history in her new novel, BAREFOOT DREAMS OF PETRA LUNA, and then translating that story into a second language. We talk about how Alda gained confidence as a writer, the advice she received from Avi, how she applied for grants and became “hardheaded,” found her literary agent, sold a book and wrote another during a pandemic, and so much more. Oh, and I accuse her of back engineering flying saucers while she was in the air force:) Alda P. Dobbs is the author of the upcoming novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna. She was born in a small town in northern Mexico but moved to San Antonio, Texas as a child. Alda studied physics and worked as an engineer before pursuing her love of storytelling. She's as passionate about connecting children to their past, their communities, different cultures and nature as she is about writing. Alda lives with her husband and two children outside Houston, Texas.

Panelists:Alda P. Dobbs is the author of the upcoming novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna. She was born in a small town in northern Mexico but moved to San Antonio, Texas as a child. Alda studied physics and worked as an engineer before pursuing her love of storytelling. She's as passionate about connecting children to their past, their communities, different cultures and nature as she is about writing. Alda lives with her husband and two children outside Houston, Texas.Carrie is the author of the new acclaimed tween novel HORSE GIRL (Penguin Random House) as well as the bestselling Audible adventure series THE FLYING FLAMINGO SISTERS, which was hailed by the New York Times as a Best Audiobook for Road Trips with Kids.An alum of The Groundlings comedy theater, she's served as a staff writer for several Nickelodeon comedy variety specials and has appeared on Inside Amy Schumer, the Today show and the Comedy Central Stage. You can hear her voice in several audiobooks, animated series and commercials - where she's played everything from an evil robot to a sassy pickle.As a journalist and essayist, she's contributed to The New York Times, The Atlantic, Architectural Digest, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, McSweeney's, and the book Mortified: Love is a Battlefield. Her comedic essay, Outsourcing Love - about hiring a virtual assistant to manage her love life - was optioned for a feature film.Carrie grew up writing plays and riding horses with her sister, actress Lindsay Seim, in the windswept plains of Nebraska.Gilbert Ford holds a BFA in Illustration from Pratt Institute and an MFA in Writing For Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He is the author and illustrator of picture books Flying Lessons, The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring, and How the Cookie Crumbled. The Mysterious Messenger marks his middle grade novel debut that he has authored and illustrated.Moderator:Sarah Frances Hardy is the author/illustrator of three children's picture books: PUZZLED BY PINK, PAINT ME!, and DRESS ME!. When she's not in her Oxford, Mississippi, studio painting and creating, Sarah Frances spends her time volunteering with the Friends of the University of MIssissippi Library, the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very special episode of the Las Musas Podcast, middle grade author Alda P. Dobbs discusses her debut middle grade novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, origins of the books, her writing process, Latinx identity, and what comes next. Fellow musa and middle grade author Terry Catasus-Jennings moderates. Resources Mentioned: Highlights Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna launch party at The Twig Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna pre-order campaign If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Alda P. Dobbs's middle grade novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna Buy Terry Catasus-Jennings's chapter book series Definitely Dominguita Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Visit our website!

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, the Middle Grade and Young Adult edition, Musas Terry Catasús Jennings, Alda P. Dobbs, Jonny Garza Villa, and Laekan Zea Kemp discuss ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies), Trade Reviews and Publications, and thoughts on navigating, staying away from, and respecting book reviewer spaces as a traditionally published authors. Resources Mentioned: TLC Book Tours Booklist School Library Journal Publishers Weekly Kirkus If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Jonny Garza Villa's YA contemporary novel Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun Buy Laekan Zea Kemp's YA contemporary novel Somewhere Between Bitter & Sweet Buy Terry Catasús Jennings' MG contemporary chapter book series Definitely Dominguita Buy Alda P. Dobbs' MG historical fiction novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

In this episode of the Debut Diaries, Middle Grade and Young Adult Edition, Musas Terry Catasús Jennings, Alda P. Dobbs, Jonny Garza Villa, and Laekan Zea Kemp discuss marketing and publicity, their unique roles in the publishing process, and their own experiences as debut authors. Resources Mentioned: Sun Literary Arts Blue Slip Media Rachel Strolle, @recitrachel on Twitter Adriana M. Martínez Figueroa, @boricuareads on Twitter Adri, @perpetualpages on Twitter What to Do Before Your Book Launch by M.J. Rose and Randy Susan Meyers If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Jonny Garza Villa's YA contemporary novel Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun Buy Alda P. Dobbs' MG historical fiction novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna Buy Laekan Zea Kemp's YA contemporary novel Somewhere Between Bitter & Sweet Buy Terry Catasús Jennings' MG contemporary chapter book series Definitely Dominguita Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

In this episode, authors Alda P. Dobbs, Jonny Garza Villa, and Crystal Maldonado discuss blurbs and acknowledgments! These musas talk about the value of blurbs, tips for requesting, the thrill of receiving support from authors you admire, suggestions for writing acknowledgments, and more! Resources Mentioned: SCBWI Conferences If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Jonny Garza Villa's YA contemporary novel Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun Buy Alda P. Dobbs' MG historical fiction novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna Buy Crystal Maldonado's YA romcom novel Fat Chance, Charlie Vega Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Visit our website!

In this episode, Jonny Garza Villa and Alda P. Dobbs discuss titles and cover design! These musas share insight into how they came up with their final titles, reveal how the cover design process worked, offer aspects they loved or things that surprised them, and more! Resources Mentioned: Creating Vision Boards with Pinterest If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Jonny Garza Villa's YA contemporary novel Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun Buy Alda P. Dobbs' MG historical fiction novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!

In this episode, Debut Musa and author of DEFINITELY DOMINGUITA Terry Catasus Jennings with fellow Debut Musa and author Alda P. Dobbs of BAREFOOT DREAMS OF PETRA LUNA. They discuss everything from the inspiration behind this middle grade series, Jennings' journey to publishing, favorite parts of the book, and chat about what comes next for Dominguita and Jennings. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Terry Catasus Jennings' MG chapter books Definitely Dominguita: Knight of the Cape, Volume 1; Definitely Dominguita: Captain Dom's Treasure, Volume 2; and Definitely Dominguita: All for One, Volume 3. Buy Alda P. Dobbs' MG #OwnVoices novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna. Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Visit our website!

In this episode we're talking all about agents, from the querying process to evaluating offers of rep to completing revisions with your agent. This months' panel discusses a variety of paths to this significant milestone in a writer's career and gives helpful tips on how to make the most of this important relationship. Resources Mentioned: SCBWI Pitch Wars DVPit LatinxPitch Manuscript Academy Publisher’s Marketplace Publisher’s Weekly Deal Announcements Manuscript Wishlist Bonus Resources: Laura Pohl’s blog series on finding an agent If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Monica Gomez-Hira's YA contemporary novel Once Upon a Quinceañera Buy Jonny Garza Villa's YA contemporary novel Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun Buy Laekan Zea Kemp's YA contemporary novel Somewhere Between Bitter & Sweet Buy Terry Catasús Jennings' MG contemporary chapter book series Definitely Dominguita Buy Alda P. Dobbs' MG historical fiction novel Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Visit our website!