San Diego Writer’s Festival: A Joyful Success for The Courageous Heart

We’re still buzzing (pun intended) from the incredible energy at this year’s San Diego Writer’s Festival—what a day! With readers, writers, artists, and families all gathering to celebrate storytelling, we were thrilled to be among the many creatives sharing our work. And yes, The Courageous Heart made its festival debut in style!

Offering the book for sale in such an inspiring, story-filled environment was a true joy—and the feedback we received? Absolutely heartwarming. Here are just a few of our favorite comments from visitors who stopped by:

🐞 "I’m a self-described bug nerd and I love that you didn’t overly anthropomorphize the characters."

✋ "Drawing hands is one of the most difficult tasks. Beautiful work."

💛 "We love the message in this book."

We couldn’t be more grateful for the kind words, encouragement, and genuine connection that readers shared with us throughout the event. Hearing how Kai’s adventure and the illustrations resonated with people of all ages reminded us exactly why we do what we do.

If you stopped by our table, thank you. If you grabbed a copy of The Courageous Heart, we can’t wait for you to dive in. And if you missed the event—don’t worry! You can still order your copy here and join Kai on his journey beyond the grass.

To the San Diego Writer’s Festival team and the amazing community of storytellers who make events like this possible—thank you. We’ll see you next year!

With gratitude,The Courageous Heart Team 💚