Would you like insight into the picture book publication process from a publisher? If so, you’re in the right place. Sandra Sutter from Gnome Road Publishing joined me for chapter fifty-seven of the show for a fabulous conversation. Whether you write picture books or not, Sandra and I talked about things that apply to all authors, like critique partners, comp titles, industry connections, and more. I truly had a blast chatting with Sandra, so I hope you love listening to our conversation and take away valuable advice.

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Thanks for stopping by the kindness corner. My friend, Danielle Render Turmaud, returned to the show for chapter fifty-six to cover kindness. We had such a wonderful conversation about showing ourselves and others kindness while chasing our writing dreams, then the chapter wrapped up with the most unhinged plot twist so far. From our vulnerable conversation to lots of laughs, I hope this chapter makes you smile and feel less alone on your journey.

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Have you ever considered running a Kickstarter campaign for your literary project? If so, you’re in luck because Marx Pyle joined me for chapter fifty-five to chat all about Kickstarter campaigns for books. During our conversation, we talked about the benefits of running a Kickstarter campaign, suggestions for rewards, golden tips to set campaigns up for success, and so much more. I learned a ton from Marx, so I hope you find our chat both insightful and entertaining.

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Surprise! It’s time for the second Literary Blend interlude. Returning guests, Bruce Buchanan and Jessica Lee Minneci, joined me to chat all about playing in the story sandbox. We had such an uplifting conversation focused on having fun while chasing our publishing dreams. I loved having Bruce and Jess back on the show for this chat, so I hope you enjoy listening and feel inspired to hold on to the joy of writing.

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Are you feeling artsy? I hope so, because chapter fifty-four is all about mood boards, agent guides, and editor guides with Aaliyah Paolucci. Aaliyah and I talked about what mood boards, agent guides, and editor guides are, how to choose images, deciding what colors to use, crafting visually appealing designs, recommended dimensions for posting on social media, and more. Our conversation is full of tips, tricks, and advice, so I hope you love listening and gain the knowledge you need to create your own mood boards and guides to share your manuscripts.

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Have you ever wondered how books find homes on library shelves? If so, chapter fifty-three of the show with Karen McCoy is for you. Karen shared so much golden information, from how librarians select titles and tips for getting your books on shelves to the differences between academic and public libraries and much more. I learned a ton from Karen, so I hope you love listening to our conversation.

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Welcome to the historical fiction corner. I’m so glad you stopped by. Cidney Mayes joined me for chapter fifty-two to cover historical fiction. From choosing a time period and researching to blending historical fiction and fantasy, our chat is full of insights and advice. Whether you write historical fiction or not, I hope you enjoy listening and learn something you can apply to your own work.

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Are you currently on submission? Have you ever wondered what the acquisitions process is really like? If so, chapter fifty-one of Literary Blend is for you. Jamie Ryu, a former editorial assistant at Macmillan and HarperCollins, joined me on the show to chat all about this mysterious stage in the publishing process. From editors evaluating submissions to offers of publication, we covered each step of a book’s acquisitions journey. I truly can’t thank Jamie enough for sharing her knowledge and insights. This chapter is a priceless peek behind the curtain at what actually goes on at traditional publishing houses when books are being considered for publication.

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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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