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The Write2Ignite Podcast: Ep. 14: Sue Irwin

Introducing…

Back in the day, NHL player Jacques Plante wrote letters to a kid in Canada, giving him tips on the game. That kid grew up to be Sue Irwin’s husband. When she learned about this collection of letters, Sue decided to write a book about hockey safety. “Safety Stars” led to another sports book (this time about soccer) and now Sue has her first board book.

Hey There, Blue Bird, Why do you Chirp? Is a delightful story inspired by Psalm 145:10 which says, “All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.” Brenda and I got to talk to Sue about her new book, her writing journey, what Time2Write is, and how important critique groups are.

The Podcast

Glenys Nellist – The Write2Ignite Podcast

When Glenys Nellist sat down towrite her first book, she stopped halfway. A slithering voice told her she’dnever be an author and the half-finished book gathered dust. But her husbandasked her a question that changed her life: what if Noah had only built half aboat?More than ten years and 40+ bookslater, Glenys is one of the most respected voices in Christian picture books.Brenda and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Glenys for this month’spodcast. Giveaway: Glenys Nellist was gracious enoughto offer out listeners a giveaway of her newest book “God’s Gentle Care.” To learnmore on how to enter the giveaway, follow Write2Ignite on social media. Resources:Glenys Nellist website: https://www.glenysnellist.com/Glenys on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlenysNellistAuthor/Glenys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenysnellist/Who Glenys loves:Laura Sassi: https://laurasassitales.wordpress.com/Sally Lloyd Jones: https://www.sallylloyd-jones.com/
  1. Glenys Nellist
  2. Joyce McCullough
  3. Kathy O'Neill
  4. Sue Irwin
  5. Bob Smiley

Resources

Sue’s website: sueirwinwrites | for kids and teens

Follow Sue on X: Sue Irwin (@SueIrwinWrites) / X

Write2Ignite’s interview with Sue

Keith and Kristyn Getty Song: “There is a Higher Throne.”

Authors who Sue loves what they are doing:

Valerie Ellis

Jennifer Jahn

Chelsea Tornetto

Bitsy Kemper

Bitsy’s list of unagented publishers

3 Responses

  1. What a neat story about your husband and how that experience led you to your first book! And now your 1st board book. Congrats and fingers crossed for a win of Hey There, Bluebird, Why Do You Chirp?

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