You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast

Ep. 34 Living Life, Not Just Living Publishing (Season 4 Early Release Episode)

In the publishing industry, it can be easy for creators and industry professionals alike to struggle with life balance. Instead of publishing being a part of our life, we can get pulled into it become our life. In this special pre-season episode, Ivan Taurisano (Macmillan – First Second Editor) and DanielleRender Turmaud (YMWJ Host) discuss ways to allow publishing to be a part of our life, instead of consuming it. You, Me, and the Writing Journey (X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast] Ivan Taurisano (Macmillan- First Second Editor) Ivan Taurisano is an Associate Editor at First Second Books, where he’s on the lookout for commercial, laugh-out-loud stories with quirky characters that make kids fall in love with reading. He holds an MA in Children’s Literature and an MFA in Writing for Children, and worked across every corner of children’s publishing—from board books and picture books to middle grade and graphic novels. Originally from Rome, Ivan moved to the United States to chase his dream of becoming achildren’s book editor. Along the way, he’s had the joy of collaborating with beloved brands and series, including How to Catch, Sesame Street, Disney, Marvel, tokidoki, and Pokémon. Ivan believes that a child whose life is changed by a book will grow up to be an adult who will change the world. IG: @ivantaurisano LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-taurisano-61b5641a8/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-taurisano-61b5641a8/] MSWL: https://manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ivan-taurisano/ [https://manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ivan-taurisano/]   Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD (Host/Author/Therapist): Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD is an agented kidlitauthor, trauma therapist, experienced professor, internationalpresenter/speaker, Critique Coach with the Picture Book Author Academy, Mighty Kidlit Leader, co-host for several kidlit contests/events, and the host of You, Me, and the Writing Journey, Take Your Kid to Publishing Day kidlit event, and the #YouDeservepIt Pitch event. X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm]

Ep. 33 Publishing is Hard for Publishers Too (Season 4 Early Release Episode)

The past few months in the publishing industry have been ROUGH. From imprint and publisher closures, to dozens of editors being let go, agents resigning, longer wait times and silence for creators who are querying/on submission, and more, many in the writing community are feeling discouraged. Because of this, we are releasing two very special Season 4 episodes early (before the full Season 4 release) in hopes that they will encourage you! In this first pre-release episode, Jon Seymour (Publisher with Tielmour Press) and Host Danielle Render Turmaud, discuss the realities and challenges that publishers face. You, Me, and the Writing Journey (X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast] Jon Seymour (Publisher of Tielmour Press) Instagram and BlueSky: @TielmourPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TielmourPress Website: ⁠https://www.tielmourpress.com/ [https://www.tielmourpress.com/]   Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD (Host/Author/Therapist): Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD is an agented kidlit author, trauma therapist, experienced professor, international presenter/speaker, Critique Coach with the Picture Book Author Academy, Mighty Kidlit Leader, co-host for several kidlit contests/events, and the host of You, Me, and the Writing Journey, Take Your Kid to Publishing Day kidlit event, and the #YouDeservepIt Pitch event. X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm]

Ep. 32 It's Time to Change the Language of "Rejection" to "Pass"--And Here's Why

“Rejection,” a word that often is heard/said throughout the writing community. But what if we changed the language of “rejection” to “pass”? And moved towards a cultural understanding of what the passes truly are, a “not now" or a “not for me,” instead of a personal rejection of ourselves/our work? In this episode, Vicky Weber (Agent/Author) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Author/Therapist/Host) explore the benefits of creators and industry professionals shifting the language we use around passes. You, Me, and the Writing Journey (X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast] Vicky Weber (Agent/Author) Vicky Weber is a literary agent, bestselling children’s bookauthor, and publishing industry expert with years of experience helping authors navigate both traditional and self-publishing. As the founder of At Home Author, she has guided countless writers through the process of crafting, publishing, and marketing successful books. With a background in education, Vicky is passionate about breaking down complex industry concepts into actionable steps. Whether securing book deals for her clients or sharing insights on the ever-evolving publishing market, she is dedicated to helping authors turn their creative dreams into reality. My MSWL: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/vicky-weber/ [https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/vicky-weber/] Follow me on social media: @vickyweberbooks My blog: www.athomeauthor.com [http://www.athomeauthor.com/]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtHomeAuthor [https://www.youtube.com/c/AtHomeAuthor] Try my PB coaching program free for 7 days: https://www.allthingspicturebooks.com/free-trial-ppb [https://www.allthingspicturebooks.com/free-trial-ppb]    Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD (Host/Author/Therapist): Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD is an agented kidlit author,trauma therapist, experienced professor, international presenter/speaker, Critique Coach with the Picture Book Author Academy, Mighty Kidlit Leader, and the host of You, Me, and the Writing Journey, Take Your Kid to Publishing Day kidlit event, and the #YouDeservepIt Pitch event. X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm]

Ep. 31 The Benefits of Writing Community (More Than Just Networking)

We often hear about the importance of the writing community—because of the powerful support it can be to us in our journey! In this episode, April Berry (Author) and Danielle ender Turmaud (Host/Author/Therapist) discuss the many benefits of having a writing community, beyond networking.   You, Me, and the Writing Journey (X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast] April Berry (Author) April Berry is a children’s book author. She has a heart for reading and for encouraging children to read. When she is not reading or writing, April enjoys road trips, hiking, eating ice cream, and snapping too many pictures of her adorable dog. She lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her husband and their three children. Bluesky: @aprilberrybookshttps://bsky.app/profile/aprilberrybooks.bsky.social Instagram:@AprilBerryBooks https://www.instagram.com/aprilberrybooks/ Facebook: @AprilBerryBookshttps://www.facebook.com/AprilBerryBooks Website: https://aprilberrybooks.com/ Newsletter Signup: https://aprilberrybooks.com/subscribe/   Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD (Host/Author/Therapist): Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD is an agented kidlitauthor, trauma therapist, experienced professor, internationalpresenter/speaker, Critique Coach with the Picture Book Author Academy, Mighty Kidlit Leader, and the host of You, Me, and the Writing Journey, Take Your Kid to Publishing Day kidlit event, and the #YouDeservepIt Pitch event. X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm]

Ep. 30 Sharing Joy Through Writing, Even Amidst the Hard Times

Writing can be a powerful way to bring joy to ourselves and share joy with others, especially during the hard seasons of life. In this episode, Dr. Audrey Barbakoff (Author/Librarian) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Author) discuss how writing and reading can be a mirror, a window, and a door to better understand the world—and bring joy to all of us. You, Me, and the Writing Journey (X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast] Audrey Barbakoff, EdD, MLIS (Author/Librarian/Entrepreneur) Dr. Audrey Barbakoff is an author, librarian, and entrepreneur. Her debut picture book, The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon (The Collective Book Studio, 2024) features a hilarious and diverse modern-day twist on a Yiddish folktale. Kirkus called it an enjoyable, rollicking read and Foreworddeemed it a multicultural winner. She is also the author of a forthcoming board book, Mazel Toes (The Collective Book Studio, 2025), and multiple professional development books, chapters, and articles for librarians. Audrey holds a doctorate in education and a master’s degree in library and information science. As a Jewish mother, she is passionate about passing down the vibrancy of Jewish humor, language, and stories to the next generation. Audrey lives with her family and a flock of chickens on a Puget Sound island.   Instagram: @barbakoffbooks Bluesky: @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social Website and newsletter: www.barbakoffbooks.com [http://www.barbakoffbooks.com/]    Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD (Host/Author/Therapist): Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD is an agented kidlit author,trauma therapist, experienced professor, international presenter/speaker, Critique Coach with the Picture Book Author Academy, Mighty Kidlit Leader, and the host of You, Me, and the Writing Journey, Take Your Kid to Publishing Day kidlit event, and the #YouDeservepIt Pitch event. X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm]