TELL THE DAMN STORY, 379: Angela Hsieh_Her Voice Through Art, Emotion, & Immigrant Stories
Flying solo this week, Alex Simmons is joined by Angela Hsieh, a talented artist and writer whose lifelong love of drawing animals led to her debut graphic novel, Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology.
Angela opens up about her winding path from a science-focused student to editorial illustration at NPR, all the way to landing a two-book deal with HarperCollins.
She shares the real stories behind the scenes—creative breakthroughs, setbacks, the realities of working with agents, and the power of infusing your own heritage and experiences into your work.
Whether you’re an aspiring writer or just curious about the making of a graphic novel, Angela’s insights and honest advice are sure to inspire.
Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, persistence, and telling the damn story that only you can tell.
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00:00 "Creative On-Site Interview Technique"
03:52 "Inspiration for Aspiring Creatives"
07:45 Editorial Art Journey Beginnings
10:53 Abstraction in Article Topics
13:28 Graphic Novel Pitch Essentials
17:02 "Choose the Right Agent"
21:12 Author's Personal Touch in Story
23:54 Language Barrier and Connection
25:59 Fantasy Story on Generational Gap
30:52 "Collaborative Storytelling Origins"
32:32 Committed Graphic Novel Creation
38:20 Efficiency in Creative Process
40:27 Creative Inspiration Through Experience
43:10 "Done Over Perfect"
47:57 Creative Career Insights
50:36 Geozoology Quest: Lou's Grandmother
53:47 "Graphic Novel for Young Readers"
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