David Shoup Podcast with Anto Fant, Puflibooks Creative Director

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A Conversation on Creativity and Children’s Books.

In a recent podcast episode, longtime friend David Shoup sat down with Puflibooks co-founder and illustrator Antonella Fant to talk about creativity, storytelling, and the path that led her into illustration.

They discuss the role of emotion in character design, the differences between illustration and animation, and why thoughtful book design matters so much in children’s publishing. Antonella also shares how Puflibooks supports independent authors through collaboration and a guided creative process.

The conversation wraps up with reflections on future projects and a shared belief in never stopping the act of creating, making this episode inspiring for authors and illustrators alike.

David is the Founder of A.C.E Your Presentation, providing leadership and sales presentation coaching for world-class teams.