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Announcer: Today’s guest is bringing a dose of storytelling magic—but you’ll have to stick around to find out more.
So grab your favorite cup, and let’s get this conversation brewing.
Coffee on the Couch starts in five, four, three, two, one… and we’re live.
Chris (host): Grab your favorite mug and settle in because today, we’re diving into a world of wonder, imagination, and storytelling magic.
My guest today has a way with words that captivates young minds and brings stories to life in the most enchanting way. She’s a dreamweaver, an adventure crafter, and a true champion of childhood curiosity.
From the pages of her books to the hearts of her readers, she’s creating something truly special.
So let’s turn the page and step into her world.
Welcome to the show, Jennifer Comeau!
I said that right, right? Comeau?
Jennifer Comeau: Yeah, yeah, you did!
Chris (Host): Okay, great.
Jennifer Comeau: Thank you, Chris. It’s great to be here—I really appreciate the opportunity.
Chris (Host): Welcome! It’s great to have you.
So, a quick little thing—Melissa Gerrety, your publicist, is how we got connected.
Jennifer Comeau: Yes!
Chris (Host): Yeah, she’s a real treat to talk to—high energy.
Jennifer Comeau: Oh, absolutely. And she’s such a hardworking professional. She loves Maine authors and goes out of her way to support us—even doing some pro bono work.
That’s actually how she got me this opportunity, and I hadn’t even hired her yet. I really admire that spirit of generosity she carries with her.
Chris (Host): For sure.
And it’s funny—when I first started working with her, I’d just tell her, “Hey, I need such and such type of guests,” and she’d immediately have a list. “Oh, I’ve got so-and-so and this person—how’s that?”
And I’d say, “Yep, perfect—just connect us, and we’re good to go.”
Jennifer Comeau: I love those kinds of relationships—where you just show up for each other.
Chris (Host): Exactly.
Now she’s happy, I’m happy, and it gets you all on the show—a win-win.
Jennifer Comeau: Absolutely!
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Chris (Host): First question of the day—Nature’s Muse.
Your book, The Inside of Me, beautifully encourages children to explore the wonders of nature. Can you share a childhood memory that sparked your own connection to the natural world?
Jennifer Comeau (Guest): Oh, yes, absolutely.
In fact, I even wrote a blog about it called Return to Hanalee.
I grew up on a street called Willow Grove, which—true to its name—was once a massive grove of big, big weeping willow trees. There were still some left when I was a kid, and one in particular stood right at the edge of a golf course behind my house.
I’d climb the fence, dash across the golf course, and climb into that tree. If you can imagine the branches of a weeping willow, they felt like silky green curtains. And to me, it was the safest place on earth—a place where a girl could just dream.
My best friend, Maureen, and I would climb up in that tree and—oh man—we’d gossip about all the boys we were in love with.
But beyond that, my younger, more intuitive self knew there was something special about that place. It was safe, dreamy, and just a space to be—free from the pressures that, even unintentionally, society and parents can place on kids.
Being out in nature, for me, has always been about gaining perspective. It’s warm, friendly, and just happy.
Chris (Host): Yeah, absolutely. At that age, everything feels big and exciting. You’re filled with huge thoughts, big ideas about what the world is going to be like when you grow up.
It’s that sense of wonder—dreaming about who you’ll become, what you’ll do. That’s what childhood should be, right? A time to dream big, think big, just live in that space of imagination.
Sadly, not every kid gets that experience. Some grow up worrying about where their next meal is coming from, why their parents are always fighting, or why they’re bouncing from place to place. Childhood shouldn’t be about those kinds of struggles.
Jennifer Comeau (Guest): Oh, absolutely. To have a carefree, happy childhood? That’s a gift, and I’m so grateful I had that.
Chris (Host): Yeah, for sure. And as we grow up, we reflect on those years, picking out the good parts, recognizing what we’d want to do differently—especially if we’re raising kids ourselves.
Jennifer Comeau (Guest): Exactly. I carry an innate playfulness into all my adult relationships, and that’s why I love being around kids so much. The world, in their eyes, is just full of possibility—especially the young ones.
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Email: jen@jennifercomeau.com
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