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This week on the podcast we chatted with PJ McIlvaine about one of my favorite topics (because it’s something I am always trying to tweak and figure out myself) work/life balance for writers. Have a listen and learn from her wealth of experience. We also chatted about PBPitch, the Twitter pitch event for picture book writers and illustrators, of which she is a founder. PBPitch has already happened for fall 2022, but be on the lookout for more pitching fun. This event happens several times a year. About PJ:  PJ McIlvaine is a prolific and creative children’s author/screenwriter/writer/journalist. PJ’s debut middle-grade supernatural historical mystery adventure VIOLET YORKE, GILDED GIRL: GHOSTS IN THE CLOSET (Darkstroke Books, April 2022) is about a poor little rich girl in NYC 1912 who sees ghosts. PJ’s debut picture book LITTLE LENA AND THE BIG TABLE (June 2019, Big Belly Book Co.), with illustrations by Leila Nabih, is about a determined little girl tired of eating with her annoying cousins at the kid’s table, only to discover that the big table isn’t much better. She has another picture book, DRAGON ROAR (MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing, October 2021) artwork by Logan Rogers, about a lonely, sick dragon who has lost his mighty roar, and the brave village girl who helps him find it again. PJ is also a co-host and founding member of #PBPitch, the premiere Twitter pitch party for picture book creators. PJ has been published in numerous outlets including The New York Times and Newsday, and is a regular contributor for The Children’s Book Insider newsletter (paid firewall), writing about the path to publication and interviews with established and debut kid lit authors. PJ lives on Eastern Long Island with her family and furbaby Luna. PJ’s social media links: PJ’s website: https://pjmacwriter.com Twitter: @pjmcilvaine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pj.mcilvaine Instagram: @pjmcilvaine Contest Alert: Joy’s giving away a fitness journal and some Writer Wellness swag. Enter here for a chance to win! Get in touch with us: Connie’s editing and coaching services (currently a few spots left for 2022!) Joy’s editing and coaching services

This week on the podcast we chatted with PJ McIlvaine about one of my favorite topics (because it’s something I am always trying to tweak and figure out myself) work/life balance for writers. Have a listen and learn from her wealth of experience. We also chatted about PBPitch, the Twitter pitch event for picture book writers and illustrators, of which she is a founder. PBPitch has already happened for fall 2022, but be on the lookout for more pitching fun. This event happens several times a year. About PJ: <a href="https://bookechoes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/jpj9jfge2hmm4pu0ae81b9lb8r._SX450_.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> PJ McIlvaine is a prolific and creative children’s author/screenwriter/writer/journalist. PJ’s debut middle-grade supernatural historical mystery adventure VIOLET YORKE, GILDED GIRL: GHOSTS IN THE CLOSET (Darkstroke Books, April 2022) is about a poor little rich girl in NYC 1912 who sees ghosts. PJ’s debut picture book LITTLE LENA AND THE BIG TABLE (June 2019, Big Belly Book Co.), with illustrations by Leila Nabih, is about a determined little girl tired of eating with her annoying cousins at the kid’s table, only to discover that the big table isn’t much better. She has another picture book, DRAGON ROAR (MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing, October 2021) artwork by Logan Rogers, about a lonely, sick dragon who has lost his mighty roar, and the brave village girl who helps him find it again. PJ is also a co-host and founding member of #PBPitch, the premiere Twitter pitch party for picture book creators. PJ has been published in numerous outlets including The New York Times and Newsday, and is a regular contributor for The Children’s Book Insider newsletter (paid firewall), writing about the path to publication and interviews with established and debut kid lit authors. PJ lives on Eastern Long Island with her family and furbaby Luna. PJ’s social media links: PJ’s website: <a href="https://pjmacwriter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pjmacwriter.com</a> Twitter: @pjmcilvaine Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pj.mcilvaine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pj.mcilvaine</a> Instagram: @pjmcilvaine <h2>Contest Alert: Joy’s giving away a fitness journal and some Writer Wellness swag. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jIiKaVzPTBZVzcN0ufkVDYNBu4CGjZr1sC28YH9esOg/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enter here for a chance to win!</a></h2> Get in touch with us: <a href="https://bookechoes.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connie’s editing and coaching services</a> (currently a few spots left for 2022!) <a href="https://mybookcoachrocks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy’s editing and coaching services</a>

Episode 151: work/life balance with PJ McIlvaine

PJ McIlvaine's debut picture book Little Lena and the Big Table (June 2019, Big Belly Book Co.), illustrations by Leila Nabih, is about a determined little girl tired of eating with her annoying cousins at the kid’s table, only to discover that the big table isn’t much better. PJ’s second picture book, Dragon Roar (MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing, October 2021), art by Logan Robers, is about a lonely, sick dragon who has lost his mighty roar, and the brave village girl who helps him find it again. PJ is currently under contract with Oghma Creative Media for three picture books for a Creature Feature series and a standalone (pub date 2023-2024). PJ's middle grade supernatural historical fantasy Violet Yorke, Gilded Girl: Ghosts in the Closet is also out this week. PJ is also a co-host and founding member of #PBPitch, the premiere Twitter pitch party for picture book creators. PJ has been published in numerous outlets including The New York Times and Newsday, and is a regular contributor for The Children’s Book Insider newsletter (paid firewall), writing about the path to publication and interviews with established and debut kid lit authors. Also, PJ’s critically acclaimed Showtime original family movie My Horrible Year with Mimi Rogers, Karen Allen, and Eric Stoltz, was nominated for a Daytime Emmy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PJ McIlvaine's debut picture book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12343/9781732554146" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Lena and the Big Table</a> (June 2019, Big Belly Book Co.), illustrations by Leila Nabih, is about a determined little girl tired of eating with her annoying cousins at the kid’s table, only to discover that the big table isn’t much better. PJ’s second picture book, Dragon Roar (MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing, October 2021), art by Logan Robers, is about a lonely, sick dragon who has lost his mighty roar, and the brave village girl who helps him find it again. PJ is currently under contract with Oghma Creative Media for three picture books for a Creature Feature series and a standalone (pub date 2023-2024). PJ's middle grade supernatural historical fantasy Violet Yorke, Gilded Girl: Ghosts in the Closet is also out this week. PJ is also a co-host and founding member of #PBPitch, the premiere Twitter pitch party for picture book creators. PJ has been published in numerous outlets including The New York Times and Newsday, and is a regular contributor for The Children’s Book Insider newsletter (paid firewall), writing about the path to publication and interviews with established and debut kid lit authors. Also, PJ’s critically acclaimed Showtime original family movie My Horrible Year with Mimi Rogers, Karen Allen, and Eric Stoltz, was nominated for a Daytime Emmy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>