By way of introduction, here is Terrie Lynn’s bio:
T.L. Birney is a children’s picture book author who has Cerebral Palsy. When she was born, the doctors told her mom she would be a “vegetable” her entire life.
She’d love to say to those doctors, “Ha, take this!” Not only is she pursuing a career in writing children’s books, but she also graduated from college with an associate degree in computer science.
Since she can remember, she has enjoyed writing. At first, she focused on expressing her feelings. Now, she’s following her dream of becoming a children’s picture book author.
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Hello Terrie Lynn, welcome to Angel Kiss Publications. Thank you for spending time with us.
Thank you for having me.
Tell us something really interesting that’s happened to you!
I met my husband in a country nightclub in 1993.
Where were you born/grew up at?
I was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but I grew up in North Carolina where I still live with my husband.
If you knew you’d die tomorrow, how would you spend your last day?
I would spend my last day with my family. I mostly write at night after dinner.
Who is your hero and why?
My mother is my hero because she raised me and didn’t put me in a “home” when I was born.
What are you passionate about these days?
Nowadays, I’m passionate about writing children’s books featuring children with Cerebral Palsy.
What do you do to unwind and relax?
I enjoy watching T.V. shows and movies to relax.
Describe yourself in 5 words or less!
Five words that I’d describe myself are caring, loving, funny, a survivor, author.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I began calling myself a writer when I started focusing on writing my books and I signed up for a coaching program in 2022 which I still take to this day.
Which of your novels can you imagine made into a movie?
I can see my series. The Buddies’ Adventures made into a TV series.
What inspired you to write this book?
This book was created after meeting the mom of a little girl with CP, named Abby.
Her mom asked if I could help her answer questions Abby asked about having Cerebral Palsy.
To help Abby and other children like her understand, I wrote a book called Abby-Ability.
What can we expect from you in the future?
I’m working on a children’s book that has ASL signs for the text.
Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in Abby-Ability?
Abby has Cerebral Palsy. Kahlan and Lexi are her older sisters who help Abby.
Where did you come up with the names in the story?
I titled this book, Abby-Ability because Abby is the real girl’s name, and I picked Ability to tell kids that they can do anything that they want to do.
What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
I enjoyed the fact that I noticed some God-winks while I was getting ready to release my book, Abby-Ability.
You might be wondering “What Is A God wink”? Well, A God wink is what some people would call a coincidence, an answered prayer, or simply an experience so astonishing that it could only have come from God.
My Illustrator made Abby’s walker purple and then, I found out that purple is Abby’s favorite color. #abbygodwink.
My Illustrator also put Abby’s sisters in shirts that are their favorite colors without our knowledge. #godwink. I’m taking the Godwinks as signs that God likes what I’m doing.
What is your favorite part of this book and why?
My favorite part of Abby-Ability is the fact that it’s based on a real girl.
Have you written any other books that are not published?
My books, The Gaming Buddies will be available for pre-order in December 2024 and Does Anyone Know ASL? will be on pre-order next summer in July 2025.
What are your top 10 favorite books/authors?
I enjoy reading books from Nicolas Sparks, Karen Kingston, Lolly Winston, Judy Blume, E.L. James, Danielle Stelle, Nora Roberts, Jane Austen, Francine Pascal, and Laura Ingalls Wilder
How long have you been writing?
I started seriously writing in 2022. But I wrote a novel loosely based on my life.
What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?
I researched the type of Cerebral Palsy that Abby has- Hemiplegia Cerebral Palsy
What do you think about the current publishing market?
I think it’s crazy that anyone can write a book with AI.
Do you read yourself and if so what is your favorite genre?
I read romance.
If you could have been the author of any book ever written, which book would you choose?
The Baxters Series.
Pen or type writer or computer?
I write on a computer.
Advice you would give new authors?
I would tell new authors that they can do it and I can help, email me at author@terrielynnbirneyauthor.com.
What makes a good story?
Emotions and feelings make a good story.
Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?
I try to deliver to readers what they want.
Where can readers find you?
Website * Facebook * X * Instagram * Amazon * Goodreads
Author Links
Website: https://www.terrielynnbirneyauthor.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrielynnbirneyauthor
X: https://x.com/tlbirneyauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrielynnbirneyauthor/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Terrie-Lynn-Birney/author/B0BXFP8FGG
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23810995.Terrie_Lynn_Birney
Thank you, Terrie Lynn , for spending time with us and sharing your story. We wish you continued success and lots of luck with Abby-Ability!
A mother of a special-needs girl (Abby) asked the author for advice on how to answer her questions: why does she have Cerebral Palsy and why is she different from her sisters?
The author and her decided to write a book that answers her questions.
Abby-Ability
by Terrie Lynn Birney
Illustrated by Pavani Apsara
Genre: Special-Needs Children’s Book
Has your special-needs child ever asked you why he/she is different from his/her siblings or classmates?
Well, this book, Abby-Ability, is for your family. Abby has questions asking why she has Cerebral Palsy, and why she is different. With her faith in God and getting answers to her questions, will Abby understand that she does have a special ability, just like everyone else?
A mother of a special-needs girl (Abby) reached out to me on Social Media, asking for advice on how to answer Abby’s questions: why does she have Cerebral Palsy and why is she different from her sisters.
We decided I would write a book that answers her questions.
As a woman who has Cerebral Palsy, Terrie loves writing children’s books featuring children with Cerebral Palsy for kids aged 5-8.
She hopes that not only kids with any kind of disability, but also every kid will enjoy her children’s picture books about diversity.
With her children’s picture books, Terrie also hopes to get the word in the world that anyone with any disability is the same as anyone else.
Amazon * Author’s Site * Bookbub * Goodreads
Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Abby-Ability-Terrie-Lynn-Birney-ebook/dp/B0DGDM2VH1
Author’s Site: https://www.terrielynnbirneyauthor.com/my-store
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/abby-ability-by-terrie-lynn-birney
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218597408-abby-ability
