Do you like writing more than one genre? Are you interested in both traditional and self-publishing? Well, you’re in luck, because Rebecca Minelga sat down with me for chapter seventy-four to cover being a multi-genre and hybrid author. We chatted about the pros and cons of writing in more than one genre and pursuing a hybrid career, and Rebecca shared personal experiences from her own publishing journey. I really enjoyed having Rebecca on the show for this conversation, so I hope you love listening and gain insight into the life of a multi-genre and hybrid author.

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Step aside, hero’s journey, Emily Rozmus joined me for chapter seventy-three to shine the spotlight on the heroine’s journey. During our chat, we covered the differences between the hero’s journey and heroine’s journey, key characteristics of the heroine’s journey, tips for following a story framework, and more. If you have ever wanted to explore the heroine’s journey in your own writing, this chapter is for you. I can’t thank Emily enough for coming on the show to share her knowledge. I learned so much from her and hope you will, too.

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Are you ready to plunge into the story inspiration pool? I hope so, because I’m kicking off this year’s Literary Blend chapters with my fabulous author friend, Adele Liles, for chapter seventy-two all about inspiration. From discussing where inspiration comes from to sharing tips for finding the spark to work on stories when we’re not feeling inspired, this conversation is full of personal experiences, insights, and shiny advice. Also, Adele’s plot twist is absolutely hilarious, so you don’t want to miss that. I hope you love listening to our conversation and feel inspired to chase your publishing dreams this year.

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Surprise! I’ve decided to end 2025 with another interlude, and let me just say you are in for a very fun ride with this one. Michelle Sanchez and Z. T. Fairfax joined me on the show to chat about choosing between story ideas. Since a new year is right around the corner, this is a great time to think about what stories you want to write in 2026. From reflecting on what projects you feel you can see through to the end to being aware of the market, I hope our conversation gives you golden advice for how you can pick between your WIPs. This interlude is the perfect blend of insightful, entertaining, and a little chaotic, and I’m delighted it’s finally yours. Thank you so much to Michelle and Zack for being superstar guests and for wrapping up another fabulous year of Literary Blend with me.

To all my listeners and guests, thank you for making 2025 an incredible year for the show. Hosting Literary Blend is such a gift, and I’m grateful for all the memories the podcast gave me this year. I’m looking forward to more amazing conversations and even wilder plot twists in 2026.

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Snow flurries and love are in the air, because chapter seventy-one of the show with S.R. Hartley is all about penning Christmas romance. From tips for writing this genre to the unique aspect of marketing holiday books, Sheena and I had a blast unwrapping the wonders of Christmas romances. I hope you love listening, and maybe you’ll even feel inspired to write a Christmas romance of your own. Also, be sure to check out Sheena’s book, 13 Wishes, this holiday season.

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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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