What happens when a humor-loving author teams up with an illustrator whose imagination runs wild? You get the wonderfully weird and creative Snoodles universe.

In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, host Erin Egnatz sits down with author Steven Joseph and illustrator Andy Case, the creative duo behind the Snoodles in Space children’s book series. Steven, an attorney by day and storyteller by night, shares how humor, psychology, and a lifetime of observations inspire his quirky characters and meaningful themes. Andy, an accomplished illustrator who has worked on more than 40 books, explains how he transforms Steven’s stories into vibrant worlds packed with hidden details, strange creatures, and visual jokes for both kids and adults.

The two discuss their collaborative process, how music helped inspire their latest book Escape from Zoodle Trash, and why creative partnerships thrive when artists are willing to experiment, revise, and push each other’s ideas further.

They also share what’s next for the Snoodles universe—including the exciting possibility of bringing the series to television.

If you love imaginative storytelling, creative collaborations, and a peek behind the scenes of children’s publishing, this episode is for you.

Learn more:
Steven Joseph – stevenjosephauthor.com
Andy Case – andycaseillustration.com