Podcast appearances and mentions of Victoria J Coe

If you have a dream in your heart to write a children's book, or any book really, then this episode is for you.  Today, I'm talking with Victoria J. Coe and Cheryl Lawton Malone, children's literature authors with books we know and love.  Together, they have written two books designed to launch your writing dreams and fast-track your progress…and I can say from experience that their method WORKS. I've already written my first draft of a picture book and am happily revising and tinkering.  Come listen as they each share their own publishing journey, give us their top tips for taking action on our writing dreams and even give me a little personalized coaching on my own non-fiction picture book draft. You'll be ready to write in no time! You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here.  Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co.  Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN If you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support! Follow Stephanie: Website: http://www.alitlife.com/  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLit Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getliterate/message

Christy and Sharon talked with Victoria J. Coe and Cheryl Malone, co-authors of Writing KidLit 101: A Self-Guided Course. Key Topics Discussed: Backgrounds and journeys of the guests as KidLit writers Importance of reading current children's books as mentor texts Differences between genre vs category in KidLit Craft elements like perspective vs point of view, scenes, character arcs Writing picture books vs novels Collaborating to write "Writing KidLit 101" to help new writers Actionable tips for writing KidLit: Read debut authors Examine older and newer books side-by-side Write a motivational letter to yourself Relevant Links: Writing KidLit 101: A Self-Guided Course book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/writing-kidlit-101-a-self-guided-course-cheryl-lawton-malone/19842091?ean=9798987666548 Victoria J. Coe website: https://victoriajcoe.com/ Cheryl Malone website: https://www.cheryllawtonmalone.com/ Write On Productions website: https://writeonproductions.com/ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @CoachingKidLit For more information about Sharon Skinner, visit bookcoachingbysharon.com or follow her on Instagram @sharon_skinner_author_bookcoach and Twitter @SharonSkinner56. For more information about Christy Yaros, visit christyyaros.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter @ChristyYaros.

Victoria J Coe is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate two Fenway series. Victoria tells us the World was first introduced to Fenway in the Fenway and Hattie Middle Grade series. She is delighted that younger kids can now enjoy Fenway's antics through her Make Way For Fenway Chapter book series. Victoria also tells us how thrilling it was to have her book named a Global Read Aloud and why she named the hero of her series after Boston's world famous baseball stadium.   Click here to visit Victoria's website - https://www.victoriajcoe.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com   

Nikki's book is now available on Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and through Bookshop.Org, where every purchase supports your local bookstore.  Grab your copy today!Want a sneak peek?  Download a FREE chapter of Nikki's book!Tune in to this very special episode of the Love Your Mom Life podcast, brought to you in response to numerous requests for tips on how to write a children's book.  Ever since Nikki published her book late last year, several of you have reached out and confided that you've always dreamed of writing a children's book but don't know where to start.  Well, ask and you shall receive!  You don't want to miss Nikki's how-to conversation with renowned author, Victoria J. Coe, and in-demand manuscript consultant, Cheryl Lawton Malone.And be sure to check out Victoria and Cheryl's new book, Writing Kid Lit 101: A Self-Guided Course (https://writeonproductions.com/get-started/).Support the showFollow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch to nikki@youridealmomlife.com.

Today I will interviewing middle grade author, Elly Swartz. Her debut novel, FINDING PERFECT (FSG 2016) is about 12-year-old Molly, friendship, family, OCD, and a slam poetry competition that will determine everything. In her second book, SMART COOKIE (Scholastic, 2018), you meet the spunky and big-hearted Frankie. Frankie’s all about family with a dash of mischief and mystery! Then in October, 2019, say hello to Maggie in GIVE AND TAKE (FSG). With the help of a foster baby named Izzie and Bert the turtle, Maggie learns that sometimes love means letting go. Check out her website with tons of resources at ellyswartz.com, on Twitter @ellyswartz, on Instagram @ellyswartzbooks or on her webseries #BooksintheKitchen with author Victoria J. Coe. To check out my review of Finding Perfect, click here.

Intro   Hi everyone! And welcome to Books Between - a podcast for educators, parents and everyone who loves middle grade books!   I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a mom of two tween girls, a 5th grade teacher in Central New York, and currently enjoying those magical days between Christmas and New Years when you have no idea what day it is and you spend half your time in your pajamas reading…..ahhhh…..   I believe in the power of books - especially fantasy books - to help you mull over the big moral issues in life and help you discover who you really want to be. And few books have accomplished that for so many better than the Harry Potter series.   This is our final #HappyPottermas episode of December and it is full discussion centered around those topics. First, you’ll hear some clips from Harry Potter fans - editors, authors, teachers, and… my own family.   And then I’ll share with you three conversations that will definitely get your wheels turning - and probably disagreeing. First, #HappyPottermas organizer Erin Varley and I will chat with Dr. Pat Geyer about how she has transformed her school into Hogwarts.  Then librarian Angie Manfredi and I get into some Harry Potter controversies. And then I share some firewhisky with author and KidLitDrinkNight podcast host Amy Skelding who shares her surprising 10 Most Devasting Harry Potter Deaths.   It probably goes without saying that this episode will discuss the ending of the books - but just in case that’s not clear - Spoiler Alert!!   #HappyPottermas - Audio Submissions (2:00)   Cary (@CarytheEditor), Blogger Freelance Editor at The Friendly Editor Adrianna Cuevas (@acuevaswrites) -  MG author   Cassie Thomas (@mrs_cmt1489) - 5th grade teacher, blogger at Teachers Who Read Victoria J. Coe (@victoriajcoe) - author, Fenway & Hattie series Kathy Burnett (@thebrainlair) - Independent Bookstore Owner - The Brain Lair Lena Allen - 4th grade student Angie Allen - 6th grade student Paul Goat Allen (@paulgoatallen) - genre fiction book reviewer   Erin Varley & Dr. Pat Geyer - Interview Outline (17:20)   Our first special guests this week are Erin Varley (teacher and #HappyPottermas organizer) and principal Pat Geyer - who, as you will hear, is doing some amazing Harry Potter themed activities at her school that has inspired me to do some similar things this year as well.   Take a listen…   Topics we chatted about   Introductions Harry Potter Themed Activities at Pat’s School Harry Potter Themed Activities at Erin’s School Harry Pottter as a Read Aloud Kid’s Reactions to Harry Potter now vs. 20 Years Ago Rereading Harry Potter New Harry Potter Covers / Illustrated Versions Our Hogwart’s Houses More Hufflepuff and Slytherin love   Links:   Erin Verley on Twitter - @erinvarley Dr. Pat Geyer on Twitter - @patgeyer Pat’s school on Facebook The Harry Potter books Pottermore website   Angie Manfredi - Interview Outline (32:40)   Next up I am really excited to welcome special guest Angie Manfredi -  librarian and editor of the upcoming anthology - The F Word. We chat about how our views of Harry Potter have changed over the years, our frustrations with Dumbledore and the new direction JK Rowling has taken with the spin-offs, and Angie’s incredible and very accurate one question quiz to sort you into the right Hogwarts House. Plus - she finally convinces me to read The Cursed Child. Which I will tell you - it is taking all of my willpower to do anything else around the house other than finish that book that right now.   Take a listen…   Topics we chatted about   Introductions First memories of reading Harry Potter Rereading Harry Potter Problematic Details Dumbledore & Draco Fantastic Beasts Problematic Systems of Magic involving Native Americans The Cursed Child Scorpius Malfoy Angie’s one question Hogwart’s House sorting quiz Should we sort? The Harry Potter Movies The acting in the Harry Potter movies Fascist Ideology in Harry Potter & the Mitford Sisters Snape, James Potter, the Black Family Controversial Opinions! Fan Fiction Native American Fantasy   Links:   Angie Manfredi on Twitter - @misskubelik Mr. Turner movie Author Adam Silvera Carry On  by Rainbow Rowell Rick Riordan Presents line Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha-Lee Sal & Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez The Lost Girl by Anne Ursu The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg   Native American Representation in Harry Potter http://nativesinamerica.com/2016/07/dear-jk-rowling-were-still-here/ http://nativeappropriations.com/2016/03/magic-in-north-america-the-harry-potter-franchise-veers-too-close-to-home.html   And some books by Native authors Angie recommends if you liked Harry Potter For MG readers: Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection How I Became a Ghost   For YA readers Feral Nights Strangers And if you want to read more about the Mitford sisters, who were the very real inspirations for the Black sisters: https://www.amazon.com/Sisters-Saga-Mitford-Family/dp/0393324141?fbclid=IwAR1jhRuVY28a-t1uGDyZa0eOZr8C4byU3YRxEFt1yi09wncPXre4F8Fbs84   Rowling has said Jessica Mitford is a huge inspiration and her oldest daughter is named after her. And Angie quite recommend’s falling down a Wikipedia hole about them https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitford_family#Mitford_sisters Amy Skelding - Interview Outline (1:20:00)   For our final #HappyPottermas segment, I am joined by middle grade author and Harry Potter mega fan Amy Skelding! She is also the host of the KidLitDrinkNight podcast. We share a bit of firewhisky and chat about Harry Potter inspiration in the work place, how Harry Potter inspired her family through a challenging time, and… her rather surprising list of the ten most devastating deaths in the Harry Potter series.   Take a listen…   Topics we chatted about   Introductions Firewhisky The adult appeal of Harry Potter The movie adaptations The Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter as a Moral Compass House Sorting Favorite Character Amy’s Top Ten List of the Harry Potter Deaths in Order of Devastation to Me Personally   Links:   Amy Skelding on Twitter - @akskelding Kid Lit Drink Night Podcast   Ogden’s Old Firewhisky Recipe: http://www.inliterature.net/by-author/jk-rowling/2017/06/13021.html   Half Magic by Edward Eager   Closing   Alright, that wraps up our show this week!   If you have a question about how to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love or a suggestion about a topic we should cover, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or message me on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between.   Books Between is a proud member of the Lady Pod Squad and the Education Podcast Network. This network features podcasts for educators, created by educators. For more great content visit edupodcastnetwork.com   Thank you so much for joining me this week. You can get an outline of interviews and a full transcript of all the other parts of our show at MGBookVillage.org. And, if you are liking the show, please leave us some love on iTunes or Stitcher so others can discover us as well.   Thanks and see you soon!  Bye!  

Fenway and Hattie and the Evil Bunny Gang by Victoria J. Coe