Episode #124: Advent, PLUS Travel, Myth, and Middle Grade Adventure with Sherry Ellis

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, Tyrean Martinson reflects on Advent and speaks with award-winning children’s and middle-grade author Sherry Ellis about writing adventurous stories rooted in real places, history, and culture.

Sherry shares how her experiences as a musician and scuba diving instructor shape the way she builds authentic settings for her stories—especially in her Bubba and Squirt sibling adventure series, where each book unfolds within a 12-hour window in a different country. The conversation explores blending folklore and mythology with modern storytelling, using sensory detail to immerse young readers, and creating classroom-friendly extras like recipes, language notes, and historical context.

They also discuss writing rituals, research accuracy, critique feedback, and Sherry’s upcoming children’s book, Happy Birthday to Us, releasing in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

This episode is ideal for writers, educators, parents, and readers who love meaningful children’s stories, travel-inspired fiction, and thoughtful conversations about craft.

Sherry Ellis Website

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