Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social
Kidlit Author + Trauma Therapist | Rep’d by @BookFairyAngus | Psychology Today Expert Blog Author| SCBWI |Host of the You, Me, & the Writing Journey Podcast (@YMWJPodcast) and @YouDeservepIt Pitch Event
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Here’s my 2025 wrap up! 👇👇 I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2026! #writingcommunity #kidlit @bookfairyangus.bsky.social @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social
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Eeek! That's me!
Who will be tuning in?
Who will be tuning in?
Season 3 is coming to an end with these amazing conversations and guests!! 👇👇👀👀 #writingcommunity @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social
Who’s ready to see the last two @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode topics and guests for Season 3?? 👇👇👀👀👀 I’m a little biased but let me tell you, I don’t think you’ll want to miss these!
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #kildit #agent
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #kildit #agent
January 16, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Eeek! That's me!
Who will be tuning in?
Who will be tuning in?
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Season 3 is coming to an end with these amazing conversations and guests!! 👇👇👀👀 #writingcommunity @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social
Who’s ready to see the last two @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode topics and guests for Season 3?? 👇👇👀👀👀 I’m a little biased but let me tell you, I don’t think you’ll want to miss these!
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #kildit #agent
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #kildit #agent
January 16, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Season 3 is coming to an end with these amazing conversations and guests!! 👇👇👀👀 #writingcommunity @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social
Who’s ready to see the last two @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode topics and guests for Season 3?? 👇👇👀👀👀 I’m a little biased but let me tell you, I don’t think you’ll want to miss these!
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #kildit #agent
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #kildit #agent
January 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Who’s ready to see the last two @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode topics and guests for Season 3?? 👇👇👀👀👀 I’m a little biased but let me tell you, I don’t think you’ll want to miss these!
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #kildit #agent
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #kildit #agent
This is a great #kidlit #PB read! Resolution 10 is my favorite: Celebrate the Close Passes “That rejection means you’re in the game. You’re being read by people who matter. You’re close enough to hear “not quite” instead of silence.”
You’re in the game friends 🫶 #writingcommunity
You’re in the game friends 🫶 #writingcommunity
As an editor, I see the same specific mistakes in the slush pile over and over. Today, I’m sharing 10 resolutions that actually made a difference.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:28 AM
This is a great #kidlit #PB read! Resolution 10 is my favorite: Celebrate the Close Passes “That rejection means you’re in the game. You’re being read by people who matter. You’re close enough to hear “not quite” instead of silence.”
You’re in the game friends 🫶 #writingcommunity
You’re in the game friends 🫶 #writingcommunity
May you never forget your ability to adapt, grow, and learn. But if you do, look outside and see how the trees, the grass, and the flowers adapt to the barriers around them. For you are a force of nature. #writingcommunity #kidlit
January 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
May you never forget your ability to adapt, grow, and learn. But if you do, look outside and see how the trees, the grass, and the flowers adapt to the barriers around them. For you are a force of nature. #writingcommunity #kidlit
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open.spotify.com/episode/1A0D... Such an inspiring and fascinating behind the scenes episode for querying writers! Thanks, @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @heathercashman.bsky.social WOW!🤩 #writers #writing #mentalhealth #rejection #keepgoing #amquerying
Ep. 25: The Many Reasons for Agent Passes (Beyond Writing Quality) and How to Cope with Them
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January 7, 2026 at 7:53 AM
open.spotify.com/episode/1A0D... Such an inspiring and fascinating behind the scenes episode for querying writers! Thanks, @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @heathercashman.bsky.social WOW!🤩 #writers #writing #mentalhealth #rejection #keepgoing #amquerying
1st @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode of 2026 dropped Sunday with @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social 😁👇🎉 We hope it encourages you! #writingcommunity #kidlit
Our first episode of 2026 went live on Sunday! 🙌 If you haven’t already, you should listen to Ep. 30 “Sharing Joy Through Writing, Even Amidst the Hard Times” with the amazing #kidlit writer @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social 💜 #writingcommunity
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Ep. 30 Sharing Joy Through Writing, Even Amidst the Hard Times
Podcast Episode · You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast · 01/04/2026 · 34m
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January 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
1st @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode of 2026 dropped Sunday with @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social 😁👇🎉 We hope it encourages you! #writingcommunity #kidlit
✨On Sunday✨ episode 30 of the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social with @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social drops on “Sharing Joy Through Writing, Even Amidst the Hard Times” 🙌👏 #writingcommunity #kidlit
You asked for it, so here it is 👀 The Season 3 line up!👇W/ @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social @heathercashman.bsky.social @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
@abkoga.bsky.social @sophbriar.bsky.social @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social & MORE! #WritingCommunity
@abkoga.bsky.social @sophbriar.bsky.social @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social & MORE! #WritingCommunity
January 2, 2026 at 2:57 PM
✨On Sunday✨ episode 30 of the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social with @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social drops on “Sharing Joy Through Writing, Even Amidst the Hard Times” 🙌👏 #writingcommunity #kidlit
“Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once." – William Shakespeare
May 2026 be a year of courage for us! 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
May 2026 be a year of courage for us! 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
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January 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
“Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once." – William Shakespeare
May 2026 be a year of courage for us! 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
May 2026 be a year of courage for us! 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
On our final day of 2025, may we celebrate all that we have and all that we already are today 💜
December 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
On our final day of 2025, may we celebrate all that we have and all that we already are today 💜
In the last week, I’ve had a few fun things happen that serve as reminders to keep hoping, despite the no’s. So, as we walk into the end of the year, keep hoping my #writingcommunity friends! The writing journey is full of twists & turns. You never know what’s around the bend🫶💜
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December 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
In the last week, I’ve had a few fun things happen that serve as reminders to keep hoping, despite the no’s. So, as we walk into the end of the year, keep hoping my #writingcommunity friends! The writing journey is full of twists & turns. You never know what’s around the bend🫶💜
A gift for our listeners! Happy holidays to the amazing @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social listeners and guests! So grateful for each of you and this journey we are on together! 💜 @sophbriar.bsky.social #writingcommunity
To our listeners who are celebrating Christmas or winter holidays, here is our gift to you! Episode 29 on Separating the Self from Personal Stories (And Their Passes!) with @sophbriar.bsky.social ! Happy Holidays #writingcommunity 💜 👇
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Ep. 29 Separating the Self from Personal Stories (And Their Passes)
Podcast Episode · You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast · 12/26/2025 · 40m
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December 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
A gift for our listeners! Happy holidays to the amazing @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social listeners and guests! So grateful for each of you and this journey we are on together! 💜 @sophbriar.bsky.social #writingcommunity
The Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflód has informed our Christmas Eve tradition of giving a new book to each child and snuggling up together before bed to read them. Whatever your winter holiday traditions, I wish you a Happy Holidays! #kidlit #writingcommunity
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflód has informed our Christmas Eve tradition of giving a new book to each child and snuggling up together before bed to read them. Whatever your winter holiday traditions, I wish you a Happy Holidays! #kidlit #writingcommunity
“Don’t try,” said Doubt.
“Don’t hope,” said History.
“Don’t believe,” said the world.
“Try anyway,” whispered something inside me.
Try anyway my friends. 🫶 (Post from Beautyofperspectives on IG) #writingcommunity #kidlit
“Don’t hope,” said History.
“Don’t believe,” said the world.
“Try anyway,” whispered something inside me.
Try anyway my friends. 🫶 (Post from Beautyofperspectives on IG) #writingcommunity #kidlit
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“Don’t try,” said Doubt.
“Don’t hope,” said History.
“Don’t believe,” said the world.
“Try anyway,” whispered something inside me.
Try anyway my friends. 🫶 (Post from Beautyofperspectives on IG) #writingcommunity #kidlit
“Don’t hope,” said History.
“Don’t believe,” said the world.
“Try anyway,” whispered something inside me.
Try anyway my friends. 🫶 (Post from Beautyofperspectives on IG) #writingcommunity #kidlit
Here’s my 2025 wrap up! 👇👇 I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2026! #writingcommunity #kidlit @bookfairyangus.bsky.social @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Here’s my 2025 wrap up! 👇👇 I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2026! #writingcommunity #kidlit @bookfairyangus.bsky.social @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social
To anyone in the #writingcommunity who is feeling heavy these last few weeks of the year as you continue to strive towards your dreams and wait for good news: You are not alone. May we not let the silence or “not yets” of the journey keep us down. #kidlit
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December 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
To anyone in the #writingcommunity who is feeling heavy these last few weeks of the year as you continue to strive towards your dreams and wait for good news: You are not alone. May we not let the silence or “not yets” of the journey keep us down. #kidlit
📣New @YMWJPodcast episode dropped📣 & friends, it’s an insightful one!!! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the #editors side of the publishing world? Here’s a chance to get a real and transparent perspective w/ the amazing Phoebe Morgan! 👇👇 #writingcommunity
Have you ever wondered what it’s like on the editor side of publishing?? Ep. 28 dropped Sunday on “What Do Editors Worry About?” w/ Award-Winning Editor Phoebe Morgan (aka The Honest Editor)! Trust me, you DON’T want to miss this one! #writingcommunity 👇👇
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December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📣New @YMWJPodcast episode dropped📣 & friends, it’s an insightful one!!! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the #editors side of the publishing world? Here’s a chance to get a real and transparent perspective w/ the amazing Phoebe Morgan! 👇👇 #writingcommunity
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I am SOOO excited about this episode which gives some fun insight into what it’s like to be an editor! 👇👇 #writingcommunity
I am SO excited about the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode that is dropping ✨Sunday✨ w/ Simon & Schuster Editor Phoebe Morgan (who also happens to be the “Honest Editor” w/ an insightful publishing substack)! If you’ve ever wondered what editors worry about, you’ll 💜 this episode! #writingcommunity
You asked for it, so here it is 👀 The Season 3 line up!👇W/ @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social @heathercashman.bsky.social @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
@abkoga.bsky.social @sophbriar.bsky.social @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social & MORE! #WritingCommunity
@abkoga.bsky.social @sophbriar.bsky.social @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social & MORE! #WritingCommunity
December 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I am SOOO excited about this episode which gives some fun insight into what it’s like to be an editor! 👇👇 #writingcommunity
I am SO excited about the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode that is dropping ✨Sunday✨ w/ Simon & Schuster Editor Phoebe Morgan (who also happens to be the “Honest Editor” w/ an insightful publishing substack)! If you’ve ever wondered what editors worry about, you’ll 💜 this episode! #writingcommunity
You asked for it, so here it is 👀 The Season 3 line up!👇W/ @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social @heathercashman.bsky.social @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
@abkoga.bsky.social @sophbriar.bsky.social @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social & MORE! #WritingCommunity
@abkoga.bsky.social @sophbriar.bsky.social @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social & MORE! #WritingCommunity
December 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I am SO excited about the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode that is dropping ✨Sunday✨ w/ Simon & Schuster Editor Phoebe Morgan (who also happens to be the “Honest Editor” w/ an insightful publishing substack)! If you’ve ever wondered what editors worry about, you’ll 💜 this episode! #writingcommunity
I am so excited to support Mighty Kidlit in offering this ✨free✨ #kidlit event tonight on well-being! And if you can’t attend live, the recording will be available! #writingcommunity 👇
#kidlit peeps! This Monday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m EST I will be doing a presentation on Well-Being in the Kidlit Journey w/ Mighty Kidlit. You should join us!! Mighty Kidlit has free or paid memberships (either would allow you to attend)! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #writingcommunity
December 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I am so excited to support Mighty Kidlit in offering this ✨free✨ #kidlit event tonight on well-being! And if you can’t attend live, the recording will be available! #writingcommunity 👇
This episode talks about such an important topic! I loved hearing what @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social shared about running our own race! #writingcommunity
New episode dropped today w/ @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social ! It’s so easy to look around us & compete as if we are running against, instead of with, other writers. What happens if we run our own race, and how do we do it? #writingcommunity #YMWJPodcast Listen here! 👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/y...
December 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This episode talks about such an important topic! I loved hearing what @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social shared about running our own race! #writingcommunity
We learn as we go! There is no perfect in the writing journey 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
I have nine trad-pubbed picture books under my belt (soon to be 10).
If I'd waited until I was ready...
...if I'd waited until I knew what I was doing...
I'D.
HAVE.
NONE.
If I'd waited until I was ready...
...if I'd waited until I knew what I was doing...
I'D.
HAVE.
NONE.
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We learn as we go! There is no perfect in the writing journey 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
“Les routes difficiles mènent souvent aux plus belles destinations.” Or, “Difficult roads often lead to the most beautiful destinations." The publishing industry is a difficult road my friends, but can lead to beautiful things 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
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December 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“Les routes difficiles mènent souvent aux plus belles destinations.” Or, “Difficult roads often lead to the most beautiful destinations." The publishing industry is a difficult road my friends, but can lead to beautiful things 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
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Our #YMWJ podcast host is offering a free presentation on well-being for the #kidlit #writingcommunity on Monday!
#kidlit peeps! This Monday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m EST I will be doing a presentation on Well-Being in the Kidlit Journey w/ Mighty Kidlit. You should join us!! Mighty Kidlit has free or paid memberships (either would allow you to attend)! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Our #YMWJ podcast host is offering a free presentation on well-being for the #kidlit #writingcommunity on Monday!
Reposted by Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD
Oooooh! I'm going to try to tune in for this one.
#kidlit peeps! This Monday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m EST I will be doing a presentation on Well-Being in the Kidlit Journey w/ Mighty Kidlit. You should join us!! Mighty Kidlit has free or paid memberships (either would allow you to attend)! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Oooooh! I'm going to try to tune in for this one.