My Messy Muse

Michele McAvoy (host)
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A podcast to inspire your kidlit journey through interviews with authors, illustrators, agents & editors who share their own personal struggles.

  1. 07/27/2021

    Episode 53- Poetry for Young Readers

    In this Episode we discuss poetry for young readers, from picture books to middle-grade, with traditionally published authors, Chris Baron, Michelle Schaub, and Angela Shanté. Be sure to join the My Messy Muse community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/mymessymuse  If you are interested in a picture a school visit or other speaking opportunity with host Michele McAvoy, please visit her website at www.michelemcavoy.com/workwithme  Follow host Michele McAvoy Twitter: @michele_mcavoy Instagram: @michelemcavoy

    39 min

  2. 04/21/2021

    Episode 52- Kidlit BITS #4- Teachers Pay Teachers

    Kidlit BITs- Bite Sized Informational Takeaways!  On this Episode learn about how to get your FREE book resources into the hands of teachers. If you are not already a member, be sure to join the My Messy Muse community on Facebook to continue the conversation and meet like minded individuals who also love #kidlit. www.facebook.com/groups/mymessymuse Follow the creator and host, Michele McAvoy, and her journey as an author, educator, and children's book publisher. Michele's titles include BUCKINGHAM GETS A NEW SHELL (2021); COOKIE & MILK (2019); THE GORILLA PICKED ME! (2018), and MY SUPERHERO GRANDPA (2016).  You can find out more about Michele and her books at www.michelemcavoy.com Follow host Michele McAvoy Twitter: @michele_mcavoy Instagram: @michelemcavoy If you are interested in a FREE school visit with Michele McAvoy, please visit her website at www.michelemcavoy.com/workwithme Explore Michele McAvoy's publishing company The Little Press- www.littlepresspublishing.com

    53 min

  3. 04/21/2021

    Episode 51- 2020 Year in Review, Picture Books!

    Celebrate Picture Books! 2020 was a difficult year for everyone yet beautiful books published.  In this Episode, we celebrate new picture books that released in 2020. We celebrate their authors, illustrators, stories, and journeys. If you are not already a member, be sure to join the My Messy Muse community on Facebook to continue the conversation and meet like minded individuals who also love #kidlit. www.facebook.com/groups/mymessymuse Follow the creator and host, Michele McAvoy, and her journey as an author, educator, and children's book publisher. Michele's titles include BUCKINGHAM GETS A NEW SHELL (2021); COOKIE & MILK (2019); THE GORILLA PICKED ME! (2018), and MY SUPERHERO GRANDPA (2016).  You can find out more about Michele and her books at www.michelemcavoy.com Follow host Michele McAvoy Twitter: @michele_mcavoy Instagram: @michelemcavoy If you are interested in a FREE school visit with Michele McAvoy, please visit her website at www.michelemcavoy.com/workwithme Explore Michele McAvoy's publishing company The Little Press- www.littlepresspublishing.com

    53 min

  4. 12/27/2020

    Episode 50- Self Publishing: Should I or Shouldn't I?

    You desperately want to be published. You have your story, you think it's perfect, do you try the traditional route or do you self-publish? In this My Messy Muse kidlit podcast Episode 50, Michele McAvoy interviews April Cox, a successful self-published kidlit author who works with other kidlit writers to help them see their dream of publication, with her company Self Publishing Made Simple.  Be sure to join the My Messy Muse community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/mymessymuse to connect with others who love children's literature. Host and creator, Michele McAvoy, is the author of BUCKINGHAM GETS A NEW SHELL (2021); COOKIE & MILK (2019); THE GORILLA PICKED ME! (2018), and MY SUPERHERO GRANDPA (2016).  Find out more about Michele and her books at www.michelemcavoy.com If you are interested a FREE school visit with Michele McAvoy, please visit her website at www.michelemcavoy.com/workwithme Follow host Michele McAvoy Twitter: @michele_mcavoy Instagram: @michelemcavoy www.facebook.com/michelemcavoyauthor

    32 min

  5. 12/26/2020

    Episode 49- Writing Holiday Books

    Have a winter holiday idea but think that market is too crowded?  Have a holiday story manuscript but don't know when the best time to shop it is? Have a new holiday books, but don't know how to get started marketing during such a crazy time.  In this Episode 49 of the My Messy Muse #kidlit podcast Michele McAvoy will help answer many of your holiday book questions.  She sits down for a Coffee & Craft Roundtable Chat with kidlit authors Patricia Toht, Karen Rostoker-Gruber, and Nancy Churnin to discuss all things holiday books.   Advice from the experts! You don't want to miss this Episode. Be sure to join the My Messy Muse community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/mymessymuse Find out more about Author + Host Michele McAvoy at www.michelemcavoy.com Michele's books include BUCKINGHAM GETS A NEW SHELL (2021 Pigman Books); COOKIE & MILK (2019 Cardinal Rule Press); THE GORILLA PICKED ME! (2018 The Little Press); and MY SUPERHERO GRANDPA (2016 The Little Press). If you are interested in booking a FREE school visit with Michele visit her website at www.michelemcavoy.com/workwithme or add your information to THIS LIST.  Follow host Michele McAvoy Twitter: @michele_mcavoy Instagram: @michelemcavoy

    34 min

  6. 12/07/2020

    #TeacherFeature: Flip Grid Part II: Connecting Authors + Students

    In this #TeacherFeature Part II of Flipgrid for authors with Educator Collaborator & Flipgrid ambassador, Nicole Mancini (aka "Miss Nikki") we dive a little bit deeper into how to use the platform to connect with students. Flipgrid is a great way to market your book and get in front of the kids that love them!  If you enjoy this Episode be sure to listen to Episode 47 (part 1) of FlipGrid. Also, please leave a comment below.  We continue these kidlit conversations online in the My Messy Muse Facebook groups. More resources there as well. Be sure to join the My Messy Muse community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/mymessymuse If you are interested in a virtual school visit with host Michele McAvoy, please visit her website at www.michelemcavoy.com/workwithme Follow host Michele McAvoy Twitter: @michele_mcavoy Instagram: @michelemcavoy

    45 min

  7. 08/29/2020

    Episode 47- #TeacherFeature- FlipGrid 101 For Authors & Educators

    Flipgrid 101 for Authors & Educators. Have you heard of Flipgrid? Authors, ever wonder how you could use Flipgrid to connect with your young audience? Educators, ever wonder how to use Flipgrid to connect your students with authors and other creatives? This is your Episode!  FlipGrid 101 will give you the basics of Flipgrid. You will learn how to sign up, create grids and create topics. You will learn why Flipgrid is so powerful for connecting students with authors and why it's amazing for virtual learning.  Sign up for Flipgrid: info.flipgrid.com Follow & Connect with Michele McAvoy and Miss Nikki and continue the conversation in the private My Messy Muse Facebook Group.  Follow Miss Nikki, our Educator Collaborator, on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/missnikkiin5th Follow Michele McAvoy: Twitter: www.twitter.com/michele_mcavoy Instagram: www.instagram.com/michelemcavoy Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/michelemcavoyauthor Facebook: www.facebook.com/michelemcavoyauthor Website: www.michelemcavoy.com

    48 min

  8. 07/20/2020

    Episode 46- NerdCamp for Kidlit Explained

    Ever heard of Nerdcamp?  What is a Nerdcamp? What's all the rave? How can you present at a Nerdcamp? In this My Messy Muse Episode, I tell you what NerdCamps are, how to register, how to get yourself on a panel, and what to expect the day of.   This Episode will take the mystery out of NerdCamps and allow you to explore without anxiety.  Don't miss out on other kidlit nuggets to help you on your journey! Be sure to join the My Messy Muse community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/mymessymuse Follow host Michele McAvoy Twitter: @michele_mcavoy Instagram: @michelemcavoy If you are interested a school visit with host Michele McAvoy, please visit her website at www.michelemcavoy.com/workwithme

    41 min
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About

A podcast to inspire your kidlit journey through interviews with authors, illustrators, agents & editors who share their own personal struggles.

Information

  • Creator
    Michele McAvoy (host)
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michele McAvoy
  • Show Website
    My Messy Muse