<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The whole purpose of the book is to kind of reach kids who might be experiencing some difficulties in life, whether they feel isolated or alone, or maybe they're special needs. So, I really wanted there to be more out there that is inclusive.” – T. L. McCoy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today’s featured award-winning, bestselling author is a wife, glam-mom, U.S. Air Force veteran, registered nurse, former educator, and the founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLC, T. L. McCoy. We had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim”, her journey from military service and living in Japan to becoming a psychiatric nurse and educator, the importance of inclusion in literature, and more!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Things You’ll Learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The benefits and challenges of military life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How her experience as a teacher for children with behavioral and developmental disabilities helped her support her grandchild diagnosed with Dravet syndrome&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What she learned about herself through writing her book&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The impact of Dravet syndrome on families and the importance of support and awareness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TL’s Site:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://blueroundbookgroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://blueroundbookgroup.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TL’s Books:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F925Z2RP/allbooks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F925Z2RP/allbooks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. &lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CashApp:&lt;/strong&gt; $DomBrightmon&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Donate on PayPal:&lt;/strong&gt; @DBrightmon&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Buy Me a Coffee:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; 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Undefeated” with Elizabeth Meyers (@thelizmeyers): &lt;a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-389-unshakable-undaunted-undefeated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-389-unshakable-undaunted-undefeated/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ep. 463 – “Crushed” with Linda Bjork (@Linda_Bjork_1): &lt;a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-463-crushed-with-linda-bjork-linda_bjork_1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-463-crushed-with-linda-bjork-linda_bjork_1/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;247 – “Cozy Mysteries &amp;amp; Inclusive Children’s Books” with Kelly Brakenhoff (@inBrakenVille): &lt;a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/247-cozy-mysteries-inclusive-childrens-books-with-kelly-brakenhoff-inbrakenville/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/247-cozy-mysteries-inclusive-childrens-books-with-kelly-brakenhoff-inbrakenville/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ep. 969 – Music, Memoirs, and Making a Difference As a Disability Advocate with Jenna Udenberg: &lt;a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-969-music-memoirs-and-making-a-difference-as-a-disability-advocate-with-jenna-udenberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-969-music-memoirs-and-making-a-difference-as-a-disability-advocate-with-jenna-udenberg/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ep. 844 – Different But Special with Owen Rex Daughtry (@daughtry_owen): &lt;a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-844-different-but-special-with-owen-rex-daughtry-daughtry_owen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-844-different-but-special-with-owen-rex-daughtry-daughtry_owen/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ep. 494 – “Living With Cerebral Palsy &amp;amp; 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Ep. 1032 – A Grandmother's Fight for Disability Representation in Books with T. L. McCoy (@BlueRoundBG)

DEC 8, 202542 MIN
Going North Podcast

Ep. 1032 – A Grandmother's Fight for Disability Representation in Books with T. L. McCoy (@BlueRoundBG)

DEC 8, 202542 MIN

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<p><strong><em>“The whole purpose of the book is to kind of reach kids who might be experiencing some difficulties in life, whether they feel isolated or alone, or maybe they're special needs. So, I really wanted there to be more out there that is inclusive.” – T. L. McCoy</em></strong></p><p>Today’s featured award-winning, bestselling author is a wife, glam-mom, U.S. Air Force veteran, registered nurse, former educator, and the founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLC, T. L. McCoy. We had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim”, her journey from military service and living in Japan to becoming a psychiatric nurse and educator, the importance of inclusion in literature, and more!!</p><p><strong>Key Things You’ll Learn:</strong></p><p>The benefits and challenges of military life</p><p>How her experience as a teacher for children with behavioral and developmental disabilities helped her support her grandchild diagnosed with Dravet syndrome</p><p>What she learned about herself through writing her book</p><p>The impact of Dravet syndrome on families and the importance of support and awareness</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TL’s Site:</strong> <a href="https://blueroundbookgroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blueroundbookgroup.com/</a></p><p><strong>TL’s Books:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F925Z2RP/allbooks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F925Z2RP/allbooks</a></p><p><br></p><p>The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016</a> </p><p>Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! </p><p><strong>CashApp:</strong> $DomBrightmon</p><p><strong>Donate on PayPal:</strong> @DBrightmon</p><p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Buy Me a Coffee:</strong></a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More:</strong></a> <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon</a></p><p><strong>The Going North Advancement Compass:</strong> <a href="https://a.co/d/bA9awot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/bA9awot</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>You May Also Like…</strong></p><p>Ep. 484 – “What’s Wrong with My Child” with Elizabeth Harris (@elizabethwwwmc): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-484-whats-wrong-with-my-child-with-elizabeth-harris-elizabethwwwmc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-484-whats-wrong-with-my-child-with-elizabeth-harris-elizabethwwwmc/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ep. 710 – “Trusting Your Mommy Instincts” with Colleen Faul: <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-710-trusting-your-mommy-instincts-with-colleen-faul/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-710-trusting-your-mommy-instincts-with-colleen-faul/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ep. 389 – “Unshakable, Undaunted, &amp; Undefeated” with Elizabeth Meyers (@thelizmeyers): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-389-unshakable-undaunted-undefeated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-389-unshakable-undaunted-undefeated/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ep. 463 – “Crushed” with Linda Bjork (@Linda_Bjork_1): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-463-crushed-with-linda-bjork-linda_bjork_1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-463-crushed-with-linda-bjork-linda_bjork_1/</a></p><p><br></p><p>247 – “Cozy Mysteries &amp; Inclusive Children’s Books” with Kelly Brakenhoff (@inBrakenVille): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/247-cozy-mysteries-inclusive-childrens-books-with-kelly-brakenhoff-inbrakenville/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/247-cozy-mysteries-inclusive-childrens-books-with-kelly-brakenhoff-inbrakenville/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ep. 969 – Music, Memoirs, and Making a Difference As a Disability Advocate with Jenna Udenberg: <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-969-music-memoirs-and-making-a-difference-as-a-disability-advocate-with-jenna-udenberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-969-music-memoirs-and-making-a-difference-as-a-disability-advocate-with-jenna-udenberg/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ep. 844 – Different But Special with Owen Rex Daughtry (@daughtry_owen): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-844-different-but-special-with-owen-rex-daughtry-daughtry_owen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-844-different-but-special-with-owen-rex-daughtry-daughtry_owen/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ep. 494 – “Living With Cerebral Palsy &amp; Inspiring Others to Achieve the Extraordinary” with Christopher Powell (@overcomelimits): <a href="https://shorturl.at/k5evf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shorturl.at/k5evf</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ep. 344.5 – “Poohlicious” with Mary Elizabeth Jackson (@Mary_E_Jackson): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3445-poohlicious-with-mary-elizabeth-jackson-mary_e_jackson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3445-poohlicious-with-mary-elizabeth-jackson-mary_e_jackson/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ep. 385 – “From Wheels to Heals” with Barby Ingle (@BarbyIngle): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-385-from-wheels/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-385-from-wheels/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ep. 471 – “How to Turn Suffering Into Something Good” with Darci Steiner (@DarciJSteiner): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-471-how-to-turn-suffering-into-something-good-with-darci-steiner-darcijsteiner/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-471-how-to-turn-suffering-into-something-good-with-darci-steiner-darcijsteiner/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ep. 918 – From the Boxing Ring to the Book Page with Craig Stilley: <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-918-from-the-boxing-ring-to-the-book-page-with-craig-stilley/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-918-from-the-boxing-ring-to-the-book-page-with-craig-stilley/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>