Keep the lights on because it’s time for thriller and horror talk! I’m beyond excited to share my incredible conversation with J.D. Barker for chapter eighty-nine of Literary Blend. From bouncing between the thriller and horror genres to tips for the craft and making it in publishing, my chat with J.D. is one you don’t want to miss. Whether you write thriller and horror or not, you’re in for an inspiring and entertaining chapter of the show. I can’t thank J.D. enough for sitting down with me for this conversation. I learned so much from him, so I hope you will, too.

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I’m so honored to bring you chapter eighty-eight of Literary Blend with Chaylee McCleese about pursuing publishing as a chronically ill author. Chaylee really opened up during our conversation, sharing what writing means to her, how she continues to work on her stories when she’s not feeling well, the importance of representation in books, and more. I absolutely loved having Chaylee on the show, so I hope our chat gives you insight into what it’s like to be an author with a chronic illness.

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Do you ever struggle to work writing into your schedule? If so, chapter eighty-seven of Literary Blend is for you. Jessica K. Foster joined me to chat all about writing on a time budget. Packed with advice and personal experiences, our conversation pulls back the curtain and reveals how we make time for our writing and maintain momentum, even when life gets busy. I absolutely loved having Jessica on the show, so I hope you discover ways to make the most of your own writing time.

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Chapter eighty-six of Literary Blend is truly one for the books! Literary agent Matthew Valdez sat down with me to talk about the humanity of publishing, from the magic of falling in love with a story to the challenges that come along with subjectivity and rejection in the industry. Our conversation is honest, vulnerable, and transparent from both the author and agent perspectives, so I hope you enjoy listening and find yourself seeing publishing professionals in a fresh light.

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Would you like to build up your publishing credits while querying? I hope so! Racquel Sims joined me for chapter eighty-five of Literary Blend to chat all about the personal and professional benefits of growing a publishing record while pursuing traditional publishing. We had such an incredible conversation, full of laughs and insights, so I hope you love listening and feel inspired to become more active on your own author journey.

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Press play! Narrator Kathleen Li joined me for chapter eighty-four of Literary Blend to chat all about audiobooks. From the benefits of audiobooks to a narrator’s journey from audition to distribution, this chapter digs deep into all the details. I hope my conversation with Kathleen gives you a greater appreciation for audiobooks because yes, they absolutely count as reading!

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Are you looking for ways to bring deeper authenticity to your young adult manuscripts? If so, chapter eighty-three of Literary Blend is for you. Avery Timmons joined me on the show to chat about writing personal teen experiences into young adult. From looking inward and drawing on heightened emotions to centering plots around specific activities and interests, Avery and I explored how we craft stories inspired by our own experiences from when we were teenagers. Whether you write young adult or not, I hope you find our conversation fascinating and gain a greater understanding of the YA age category.

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Have you ever noticed how your writing can be affected by your emotions? If so, this is totally normal. For chapter eighty-two of Literary Blend, Lexi Heathermoor sat down with me to chat about emotional shifts and the creative process. Whether we’re feeling a certain way due to our publishing journeys or personal reasons, our emotions influence our inspiration and motivation because writing is a deeply human experience. I absolutely loved having Lexi on the show to cover such a vulnerable topic, so I hope you feel less alone as you chase your author dreams while riding your emotional roller coaster.

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