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Megan Troup

@megantroup.bsky.social

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MG & YA Writer; Mom of Teens; Hiker/Explorer; Highlights Scholarship Recipient; RMC SCBWI Golden Pen Award Finalist; WM Novel-In-Development Reader’s Favorite; https://megantroupbooks.com

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · Nov 21

Hi all! Time to introduce:
I write Upper MG/Young YA
In my work you’ll find fantasy, adventure, magic, and hope
I’m from Colorado
Proud mom to 2 teens
Besides books, I’m into hiking, travel, nature & tea - love talking about all these. Also food. And pets.
Looking forward to connecting on here!

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 22h

I just entered #RevPit #10Queries. Enter now for a chance to win free feedback on your query and 1st 5 pages 😀

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks, @gregpincus.bsky.social and @bonnieadamson.com for the well-timed topic for tonight’s #kidlitchat! The query trenches are brutal, but it helps to have company.

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 3d

Good approach- I also think a thick skin sets in after a while, I’m just not there yet #kidlitchat

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 3d

I like this - planning to do it for my next project! #kidlitchat

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 3d

I have a similar approach. I find it opens up more comp possibilities too #kidlitchat

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 3d

Solidarity helps! #kidlitchat

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 3d

This is tough- I do enjoy personalizing, but like others have said, it takes all this time, I get attached on that agent . . . and then get rejected anyway. Curious if others have advice on how to streamline this. #kidlitchat

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 3d

So, so true! Or I notice I repeated a word in three different places 🙄 #kidlitchat

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 3d

I think I’ll mostly be in for the tips tonight, but if any spontaneous revelations of wisdom come to mind, I’ll be sure to chime in! Right now I feel like Elsa in Frozen 2 taking on the ocean! #kidlitchat

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 3d

Well said. Thank you for the reminder, it’s brutal. #kidlitchat

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 10d

Also, why kid lit events are the best: to my right during this author talk, I heard playful shouts from kids tumbling around on giant hay bales, while to my left every now and then, someone would go shooting down a slide. (It was at the Children’s Museum)

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 10d

So much energy and enthusiasm 😊. At one point they were all chanting “Percy, Percy!”

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 10d

Needed to add tags, oops! #writing #writingcommunity #bookbirthday #kidlit #mglit #amwriting

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 10d

Such a fun event!! Amazing to see so many joyful readers of all ages. #writing #writingcommunity #kidlit #amreading

Rick Riordan @rickriordan.bsky.social · 10d

Denver, you were amazing! Tomorrow the Court of the Dead tour wraps up with Kepler's Books in SF Bay Area!

Mark and Rick with a bajillion people in Denver.

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 10d

Yes!! Will have to go visit those stores now to see it on the shelves!

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 10d

How to spend your book birthday 📚🎁 📚. Congratulations to Stan!!

Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social · 10d

How was my #bookbirthday?
#stephenking #bookstagram #graphicnovel

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 14d

Unapologetically read what gives you joy and strength and ignites a fire inside. Arm yourself with facts, with stories, with possibilities. There are those who don’t want you to know all you can be. Who want to imprison you with woe. They want you small. Devour words and build to dizzying heights.

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 17d

That’s a very important and helpful distinction! I also think it takes a little time and practice to develop that sense for identifying which feedback is helpful. #kidlitchat

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 17d

I keep thinking of my twenties for some reason, but I was writing much younger, so I’m not sure why #kidlitchat

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you again to @gregpincus.bsky.social and @bonnieadamson.com for another great #kidlitchat! I love these bright moments of reaching out in community.

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 17d

Yes, knowing me I’d get swept up in the drama of it - which in this case would be a good thing, but you’re right, not so good in other scenarios 😂#kidlitchat

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 17d

Love this- learning to bask in the freedom and joy of simply creating!!#kidlitchat

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 17d

Agree- this is so valuable for every stage of the feedback process! #kidlitchat

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Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 17d

Such a hard lesson!! #kidlitchat

Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social · 17d

Definitely not the only one! I do this constantly 🙋‍♀️ Do you ever try to pinpoint the moment you think your past self might have been the most receptive? #kidlitchat

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