(Episode 1): Beyond the Page: The Design Philosophy of Mark Gonyea

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Episode 1: Mark Gonyea, Children's Book Author and Graphic Designer

Join host Barney Smith of Storycomic.com for an inspiring journey into the creative mind of Mark Gonyea, a Vermont-based children's book author and graphic designer. Mark shares his unique path from dreaming of becoming an astronaut to crafting captivating children's books. In this episode, we delve into Mark's artistic process, explore how his childhood passions for comics, games, and TV shows influenced his storytelling, and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of his most beloved works like "A Book About Design," "One Little Monster," "Counting on Letters," and "The Spooky Box." Discover how Mark strives to create books that resonate with the adventurous spirit of children, and how each project is a step towards growth and learning in his illustrious career as an author and artist. For more about Mark and his work, visit markgonyea.com.

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