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

Sue Irwin - The Write2Ignite Podcast

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.

1. Sue Irwin 37:04
2. Bob Smiley 50:12
3. Daniel Blackaby 45:27
4. Emily Golus 56:11
5. Donna Thornton 48:32

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