We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Marti McFly Smith. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Marti McFly below.
Hi Marti McFly, thanks for joining us today. Can you share a story about the kindest thing someone has done for you and why it mattered so much or was so meaningful to you?
I was in the produce section of Whole Foods when I got a text from my sister that said “Dad had a heart attack. He’s at the hospital”. I double called my sister to get the details but she didn’t answer. I took long deep unsteady breaths and powered through the rest of my shopping.
While waiting to check out as I stared at the top row of AshaPops I continued my breaths, but the tears broke loose. An angel in a Whole Foods name tag calmly walked up to me with a paper towel and said “I hope you’re ok” then walked away. It was the simplest, purist act of kindness from a stranger and I will never forget it.
Marti McFly, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Covid created a pivot year in 2020 for many of us and although my journey truly begins in 1991 at St Charles hospital in Bend, Oregon, my author trek was a Covid baby.
Writing has been a part of my life ever since I was old enough to start a journal, I actually still have many of these journals thanks to my mom. I wrote Hey Girl! in 2020 as a love letter to my younger self, the girl who needed to hear how worthy she truly is.
Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
YES! For anyone writing a children’s book or hoping to write the idea that’s been swirling around in their head since the birth of their first daughter back in 1985…join the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. It is an amazing group of people who genuinely love all things kidlit. They have awesome critique groups and learning opportunities. It’s worth every cent of the membership fee!
Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?
I’m actively searching for the answer on this one so anyone out there reading this, let’s be social media friends! @McFlyLovesBooks
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.martimcfly.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcflylovesbooks/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t05SqraPrDg