Wow, we have reached chapter fifty of Literary Blend. Can you believe it? Time flies when we’re having fun, right? Well, the fun continues because Alexandria Faulkenbury joined me to chat about blurring the line between reality and fiction. We had such a fascinating conversation, from talking about exploring what it means to be human and crafting realistic characters and settings to discussing the advice to write what you know and much more. I loved having Alexandria on the show to cover this topic, so I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation and gain insight into how you can blend reality and fiction in your own writing.

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Okay, friends, it’s time to venture down the rocky rejection road for chapter forty-nine. Vicky Weber joined me on the show for such an important and insightful chat on this unavoidable aspect of the publishing industry. From talking about the reality of rejection to why agents and editors pass on manuscripts, we covered it all. I hope my conversation with Vicky helps shift your perspective on dealing with passes on your own work. We all face rejection in publishing, so remember, you’re never alone on this rocky road.

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It’s time for a trip down library lane! I’m beyond honored to bring you a truly fantastic chat for chapter forty-eight with Sam Helmick, the president-elect of the American Library Association. During our conversation, we covered key details about the American Library Association, the importance of libraries, how we as a society can support libraries, the issues surrounding book banning and censorship, the upcoming 2025 LibLearnX conference, and more. Sam was such a delight to have on the show, and I can’t thank them enough for taking time out of their busy schedule to join me. I hope you love listening to this chapter, and please get out there and support the libraries in your community.

If you would like to learn more about the American Library Association, head over to the organization’s website: https://www.ala.org/

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Happy New Year! Thank you so much for flipping the page to the first chapter of 2025. Do you like myths? I hope so, because Olivia Jackson sat down with me for chapter forty-seven to cover the myth of overnight success. Reaching our publishing goals requires persistence, hard work, luck, the right timing, and more, and Olivia and I unraveled the truth behind overnight successes. This is a fabulous chapter to kick off the new year, so I hope you find it inspiring and enlightening.

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What’s this? An interlude? Yes, that’s right. Welcome to the first Literary Blend interlude. I wanted to end 2024 in a special way, so I invited back two of my wonderful friends, Danielle Render Turmaud and Kate Pockett, for a fabulous conversation on author gifts. We laughed. We almost cried. We shared our hearts and souls. I hope this interlude brightens your day as you get ready to ring in the new year.

Thank you for being part of Literary Blend in 2024. My guests and listeners mean so much to me and make this show possible. I’m excited to share more unforgettable chapters in 2025.

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Thanks for flipping the page to chapter forty-six. This is a fabulous one with Robin Morris all about demystifying debut days. During our conversation, Robin unveiled her debut journey, from when she got inspired to write her novel to release day. If you have ever wondered what publishing your first book would be like, this chapter is for you. I can’t thank Robin enough for joining me on the show to share her journey with her novel, The Days Between, so I hope our chat gives you a peek behind the debut curtain.

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Who’s ready for chapter forty-five of the show? Put your hand up. This is an amazing one with Abigail Wild from Wild Ink Publishing all about owning a small press. Whether you’re interested in signing with a small press or simply curious what it’s like to own a publishing house, this conversation is for you. It was such a joy having Abby on the show for an insightful chat, so I hope you love listening and learn about the small press path to publication.

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Wow, you are in for such a treat. Chapter forty-four is a unique one packed with priceless gems. T. A. Chan joined me to share five pieces of golden writing advice, plus a fabulous bonus. These are things she wishes she knew before starting her publishing journey. I absolutely loved having Tina on the show for this truly wonderful and insightful conversation. Trust me, you’ll walk away from this one with so much fantastic information. So, get ready to take notes and move forward in the publishing industry with newfound knowledge.

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As authors, we all face writer’s block from time to time, but guess what? Dani Abernathy joined me for chapter forty-three of the show to talk about conquering writer’s block. From discussing various sources of writer’s block to tips for overcoming it, our conversation covers it all. I hope our chat gives you the knowledge and tools you need to triumph over your own writer’s block in order to keep progressing on your author journey.

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Okay, friends, I got my crown on! Chapter forty-two is a special one. If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with anthologies, and I’m honored Arwyn Sherman joined me on the show to cover anthologies through a business lens. We talked about choosing where to submit our work, submission guidelines, what to look out for in contracts, editing for anthologies, and more. I can’t thank Arwyn enough for chatting about anthologies with me, so whether you’re new to anthologies or have been part of this wonderful world for a while, I hope you take something valuable away from our conversation.

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