Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone? I hope so, because Michelle Sanchez, a loyal listener of Literary Blend and one of my author friends, joined me for chapter seventy to chat all about writing unexpected genres. From blending the familiar with the unfamiliar and mixing different genre elements to create something fresh, our conversation is packed with our own experiences, insights, and advice for authors eager to take a trip down a new genre path. Also, Michelle’s plot twist is one of the most complex and unhinged on the show so far, and now, she’s haunted by salad. Listen to find out why. All around, this chapter is the perfect combination of fun and informative, so I hope you love my chat with Michelle and feel inspired to explore unfamiliar genres in your own writing.

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Dear Diary, what is it like being a new literary agent? A.J. Van Belle joined me for chapter sixty-nine of the show to chat all about being a new agent. From doing an internship and networking with editors to finding perfect partnerships with authors, we covered it all. I loved having A.J. on the show, so I hope our conversation gives you a glimpse into what it’s like in the early days of being a literary agent.

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Are you ready for some time traveling? Well, not literally, but historical fiction comes close enough. USA Today bestselling author Alyson Richman joined me for chapter sixty-eight of Literary Blend to chat about crafting authentic historical fiction. Whether you write historical fiction or not, our conversation is packed with golden wisdom for all authors. I’m so honored I got the chance to have Alyson on the show because she truly inspired me. I hope you love listening as much as I enjoyed chatting with her.

If you would like to check out Alyson’s books, upcoming events, and more, head over to her website: https://www.alysonrichman.com/about-alyson-richman

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Halloween is just around the corner, and in the spirit of the spookiest holiday, chapter sixty-seven of Literary Blend is all about bringing magic into the writing process. Grab some crystals and light a candle, because Ciara Smith returned to the show to share her witchy wisdom. While we wove spirituality and the writing process together, we talked about rituals, color association, astrology, intention, and much more. Also, make sure to stick around for the plot twist, which is a Tarot reading that completely helped me finish the rough chapter outline of my young adult gothic thriller. I loved having Ciara back on the show for such a fascinating conversation, so whether you’re spiritual or not, I hope you find our chat interesting and learn something you can apply to your own author journey.

If you would like to check out Ciara’s writing and witchy services, head over to her website for Witch and Words: https://witchandwords.com/

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Gather round, friends, because chapter sixty-six of Literary Blend is an extra special one with Jennifer L. Armentrout. She’s truly flourishing in the romantasy landscape, but you can’t have flowers without rain, and she got super candid about the highs and lows of her publishing adventure. Whether you’re a reader of Jennifer’s books or an author eager to hear golden wisdom from someone who has found tremendous success in publishing, this chapter is one you don’t want to miss. Also, if you’re a fan of the Blood and Ash series, you’ll especially love the plot twist. Jennifer is an absolute gem, and I’m so grateful she took the time to have such a fun and insightful conversation with me on the show.

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AI has become a constant presence in the publishing industry, and it’s time to address the elephant in the room on Literary Blend. Katrina Lemaire joined me for chapter sixty-five of the show for a truly fantastic conversation about AI from the agent perspective. Both Katrina and I don’t support the use of AI, and we wanted to have a professional, informative, and insightful chat about the impact AI has on the querying process and artistic creation in general. Our conversation couldn’t have gone more perfectly, so I hope you enjoy listening and feel encouraged to fully embrace the creative process without the assistance of AI as you chase your author dreams.

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Love is in the air because chapter sixty-four of Literary Blend with Gail Lynn is all about writing and submitting romance flash fiction. From tips for crafting compelling flash romance to the submission process and what editors look for, Gail and I shared so much amazing information. If you have never written romance flash fiction before, I hope our conversation inspires you to give it a try, and if you have, I hope you learn something new you can keep in mind on your journey.

If you’re interested in submitting to Micromance Magazine and its various anthologies, head over to the website: https://micromancemagazine.substack.com/

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Welcome to the cozy mystery coffee shop! I’m so glad you stopped by. Grab a drink and take a seat because you’re in for a treat. Carmela Dutra joined me for chapter sixty-three of Literary Blend to talk about the cozy mystery genre. From breaking down cozy mystery elements to giving a glimpse into the querying process, we covered it all. Whether you write cozy mysteries or not, I hope you take something valuable away from our conversation. I can’t thank Carmela enough for coming on the show to share her cozy mystery wisdom.

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