Season 6 Children’s Book Authors Mashup

Welcome to this week’s True Fiction Project Podcast. We are in between seasons and in this special episode, we are mashing up three talented children’s book authors from Season 6, each bringing unique stories inspired by personal experiences. These episodes include Your Heart’s Voice, Leave Your Mark On The World, and The Dragon and the Mysterious Artifact: Tales from the Clinic. All three stories touch on different heartstrings: handling grief, boosting self-esteem, and following your dreams. Tune in today for interview snippets and stories, and find the link to the full episodes in the notes below. Let’s jump right in!

Also, Reenita is giving away free copies of her children’s book, Sundri and Mundri’s Lohri Adventure! Email her at reenita.malhotra@gmail.com or reach out on Instagram at @reenita_storyteller.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:30) Reenita shares information about her children’s book, titled Sundri and Mundri’s Lohri Adventure, and she is offering free copies! Email her at reenita.malhotra@gmail.com or reach out on Instagram at @reenita_storyteller
(01:32) Interview snippet with Renee Green Murphy. She shares how grief from her brother’s 2022 loss inspired Your Heart’s Voice
(03:30) Excerpt from Your Heart’s Voice by Renee Green Murphy
(08:53) Interview snippet with Erica Silverman discussing her daughter’s self-esteem issues, inspiring Leave Your Mark On The World
(09:40) Excerpt from Leave Your Mark On The World
(12:38) Interview snippet with Vicky McGrath. She shares how her daughter’s veterinary dreams inspired The Dragon and the Mysterious Artifact: Tales from the Clinic
(15:06) Excerpt from The Dragon and the Mysterious Artifact: Tales from the Clinic

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Renee Green Murphy’s Your Heart’s Voice uses grief and intuition to craft a children’s book that promotes self-awareness, helping young readers navigate emotions through a heartfelt story inspired by personal loss.
Erica Silverman’s Leave Your Mark On The World inspires self-esteem and perseverance in children’s literature, showing a marker’s journey to become permanent through kindness, resonating with young readers.
Vicky McGrath’s The Dragon And The Mysterious Artifact: Tales from the Clinic brings a veterinary clinic to life in a middle-grade graphic novel, using a hometown setting to engage readers with themes of friendship and aspiration.

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FICTION CREDITS:

Your Heart’s Voice

A short story written and read by Renee Green Murphy

Your Heart’s Voice – Website

Renee Greene Murphy – Website

Renee Greene Murphy – LinkedIn

Leave Your Mark on the World

A short story written and read by Erica Silverman

Erica Silverman – Website

Erica Silverman – LinkedIn

The Dragon And The Mysterious Artifact: Tales from the Clinic