I’m Grandma Laurie, publisher of It’s Child’s Play, an online magazine of short stories for kids, with new stories delivered Monday-Friday. The audio versions of the stories are also available on most major streaming platforms. I’ve been writing childen’s stories for several years, with three books published on Amazon. I’ve been a writer, though, for decades, mostly in news.
Where are you based?
Austin, Texas
How long have you been making music?
Over 30 years of writing, about 10 years of writing children’s stories
What genre would you consider your music to be?
Children’s
What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
My grandchildren
What are your biggest musical influences?
Right now, I’m into K-pop
Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?
Independent
What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?
Keeping track of the story ideas given me by the kiddos in my life
How many songs or albums have you released to date?
22
Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?
Cloe is a little girl who can’t seem to shake the gray cloud that hangs over her head. One day, though, she discovers a secret that changes everything.
Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?
Every day, Monday through Friday.