EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 28 MIN
T.L. McCoy: Author and Founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLC
from Heart to Heart with Abagaba · host Abigail Dominguez
Episode Title:A Hero Like Me: T.L. Shares the Magic Behind Delilah Versus the Ghastly GrimGuest:T.L., author and founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLCEpisode Summary:In this heartfelt episode, author T.L. shares the inspiration behind her upcoming middle-grade fantasy novel, Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim. Based on her real-life granddaughter, who lives with Dravet Syndrome, the story blends magical adventure with real-world challenges — and aims to bring more disabled protagonists into children’s fiction.We talk about representation, resilience, the emotional power of stories, and why T.L. believes every child deserves to see themselves as the hero.In This Episode: • What inspired Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim • The emotional journey of writing for a loved one • Disability representation in children’s literature • How stories can empower families and bridge understanding • The mission behind Blue Round Book GroupResources & Links:Learn more about T.L.: Elevate Your Story with Blue Round Book Group, LLC | Blue Round Book Group, LLC Preorder or purchase Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim: Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim https://a.co/d/aki8tq0
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Episode Title:A Hero Like Me: T.L. Shares the Magic Behind Delilah Versus the Ghastly GrimGuest:T.L., author and founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLCEpisode Summary:In this heartfelt episode, author T.L. shares the inspiration behind her upcoming middle-grade fantasy novel, Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim. Based on her real-life granddaughter, who lives with Dravet Syndrome, the story blends magical adventure with real-world challenges — and aims to bring more disabled protagonists into children’s fiction.We talk about representation, resilience, the emotional power of stories, and why T.L. believes every child deserves to see themselves as the hero.In This Episode: • What inspired Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim • The emotional journey of writing for a loved one • Disability representation in children’s literature • How stories can empower families and bridge understanding • The mission behind Blue Round Book GroupResources & Links:Learn more about T.L.: Elevate Your Story with Blue Round Book Group, LLC | Blue Round Book Group, LLC Preorder or purchase Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim: Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim https://a.co/d/aki8tq0
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T.L. McCoy: Author and Founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLC
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