Savannah Adams is a marketing expert with a master’s degree and seven years of experience in the field. Her love of both business and books began at home, inspired by her parents—an avid-reader father who filled their house with books and a high school English teacher mother who turned discipline into creative writing. As lifelong entrepreneurs, her parents passed down a passion for problem-solving and storytelling that Savannah still carries today. She lives with her husband of eight years, Hunter, and their two children, Kingsley and Maverick.
Q: What inspired the idea behind your book?
A: Many things inspired my book, including my mom and dad, who gave me my love of reading, writing, and entrepreneurship, and my time at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, where I learned that entrepreneurship is more of a mindset than anything else. But ultimately, it was my son, Maverick. He has always been such a curious kid, and he shows a lot of interest in money, so we began conversations with him at a young age about providing value in the world to earn money. He has his own little business ventures, like lemonade stands, hot cocoa stands, and, recently, printing 3D toys and selling them around the neighborhood. I wrote this book for him.
Q: As an author, what tips would you give anyone who wants to get into writing?
A: Keep a notebook by your bed. This book was written on my phone because little lines or pieces of the story would come to me as I drifted off to sleep, and I knew I would forget them by the morning, so I would write them all down in my notes. Sometimes the content didn’t make sense in the morning, but most of the time, those little sentences or bits of inspiration would guide the book’s direction.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: I have two favorites, actually, and it’s too hard to choose one. Actually, now that I am writing this, I might have three:
1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
2. Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
3. Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
For kids’ books, my favorites are The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi, the Pout-Pout Fish series by Deborah Diesen, and, of course, anything by Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is my favorite by him).
Q: Was your main character modeled after anyone in your life?
A: Yes! Mav was named after my son, Maverick. I have a daughter named Kingsley, who inspired King’s name, but in real life, she is younger than Mav. I felt I needed a strong female lead for the book because many men already lean toward business. It was innate in Maverick, and I wanted to inspire young girls to take an interest in business as well.
Q: What is your favorite part of the writing process?
A: I love the brainstorming phase! I get so excited to write down all the amazing ideas that could go into a book and to start seeing a story really take hold.
Q: Do you believe that being a “good writer” is a developed skill or a natural talent?
A: Both! I know many writers who are naturally gifted. Words seem to flow through them, and they see the world differently. For me, it was, and still is, a learned skill. I am a content strategist by day, so I spend a lot of my time generating ideas and editing other people’s content to align with a specific goal. When I sat down to write a book, it took me a long time to conjure up a new idea I felt was original enough to stamp my name on. I learned so much through this process, and I am a better writer because of it. I believe anyone can learn to write and that sometimes it’s just natural, so both. Final answer.
Q: Do you have a favorite book, poem, TV, or movie quote?
A: My favorite poem is:
I’m not a mess but a deeply feeling person in a messy world.
I explain that now, when someone asks me why I cry so often,
I say, “For the same reason I laugh so often—because
I’m paying attention.” I tell them that we can choose to be perfect
and admired or to be real and loved. We must decide.
—Glennon Doyle Melton
Q: Would you write another book (or are you already writing another book)?
A: Yes! I would love for The Biz Kids to be a series where kids can learn about different parts of business through discovery. I hope Mav and King go on many more adventures to learn about customer support, marketing, business operations, employee engagement, and more!
Q: Is there an author you look up to, and why?
A: I am pretty new to this industry, so I don’t know any others personally, but I value the work of so many authors. The author I admire so much is Alice Feeney. I know she is in an entirely different genre, but her writing is so good and captivating. I hope to be half the writer she is someday.
Q: If there were an apocalypse and you could only take five books into your doomsday bunker, what would they be?
A: I would need a good variety, so here is what I am thinking:
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
- Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
- Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
- Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
- A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Learn more about Savannah Adams and her new children's book, The Biz Kidz, here. Coming soon August 11, 2026!