In this heartwarming episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with award-winning author and educator McCall Hoyle. During the interview, McCall shares how her deep love for dogs, her years teaching at-risk youth, and her own experiences with grief shaped novels like Stella and her newest “heart book,” Forever Ripley. We discuss the power of writing from a dog’s point of view, helping kids navigate big emotions through story, and why one young reader described Ripley perfectly: “Sad… but hopeful.” McCall’s wisdom, warmth, and honesty make this a conversation that will stay with you long after it ends.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, animal lover, or lifelong reader, this conversation will leave you inspired to open a book and embark on your own “literal journey.”

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My name is Seth Adam Smith. I’m a husband, father, and author who believes in the power of stories to inspire people forward.

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