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Hosted by Seth Adam Smith · arts · EN-US · 35 episodes
Step into the world of stories with A Literal Journey, a weekly podcast/show hosted by author Seth Adam Smith. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with beloved and emerging authors about reading, writing, and the stories that shape who we become. In every episode, Seth talks to authors about the stories that sparked their love for storytelling, their path of writing and publishing, and the lessons they've learned on their own "literal journey." Because, in the end, we don't just tell stories, we become the stories we tell ourselves. So whether you’re a reader searching for your next favorite book, or a creative searching for inspiration and encouragement, A Literal Journey will help you move forward!
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Signup to Generate a PitchStep into the world of stories with A Literal Journey, a weekly podcast/show hosted by author Seth Adam Smith. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with beloved and emerging authors about reading, writing, and the stories that shape who we become.
A Literal Journey is hosted by Seth Adam Smith. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Magic of Writing ✨Alyssa Palombo on Creativity, Research, & The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel" (23 October 2026, 57 minutes), "“What Is This Magic That Is a Book?” Nancy Tandon’s Journey From Speech Therapy to Storytelling" (15 October 2026, 57 minutes), and "The Rewrite That Changed EVERYTHING Megan E. Freeman on Alone and The Secret to Belonging" (6 October 2026, 71 minutes).
A Literal Journey publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 35 episodes.
Booking probability for A Literal Journey is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. A Literal Journey requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. A Literal Journey's contact route on record: public web form.
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Seth Adam Smith hosts A Literal Journey, an arts show with 35 episodes published.
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Episode #35
In today's episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with bestselling author (and Renaissance woman!), Alyssa Palombo and chat about her books: The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel, The Violinist of Venice, The Most...
Episode #34
Author Nancy Tandon joins Seth Adam Smith on A LITERAL JOURNEY to talk about the inspiration behind her books, The Way I Say It, The Ghost of Spruce Point, and The Haunting of Walker Pond. Along the way, Nancy shares...
Episode #32
In this incredible episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with New York Times bestselling author, Megan E. Freeman to talk about her books Alone, Away, Afar, and The Secret to Belonging. During the interview, we talk...
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In this inspiring episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Greg Howard, author of The Whispers, The Visitors, and The Travelers (and so much more!), and talk about his journey of writing the stories he wish he had...
Episode #30
In this wonderfully eerie episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with horror author D. W. Gillespie, to explore childhood fears, Halloween magic, and the persistence it has taken him to write these haunting stories...
Episode #29
How do you learn what is your heart is TRULY hungry for? In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Jacqueline West, the New York Times bestselling author of The Books of Elsewhere, The Collectors, Last...
Episode #28
You may write alone, but according to author Allison Anderson, you can’t write a book by yourself... In this funny and thoughtful episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with fantasy author Allison Anderson, author of...
Episode #27
When our dreams *refuse* to arrive on OUR schedule, patience isn’t simply waiting—it's “walking forward with hope.” In this inspiring (and hilarious!) episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with multi-award-winning...
Episode #26
Hardship didn't destroy George Washington...it forged him. In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Diederik Hoogstraten, the screenwriter behind Young Washington, and talk about the extraordinary journey...
Episode #25
The BEST stories don't just entertain us... they remind us of what's TRUE. In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, award-winning author Emma C. Fox shares how an old copy of The Hobbit, a vivid dream, and a lifelong love...
Episode #24
<p>The best stories don't have to be "perfect"—they just have to be honest...<br/><br/>In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, author C.M. Cornwell shares the winding path that led to her novel, The Memory Spinner and the...
Episode #23
<p>“There’s so much beauty in the world and in our lives if we have the eyes to see it.” -Emily Bain Murphy<br/><br/>In this meaning-FILLED episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Emily Bain Murphy—author of The...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Mary Averling, the award-winning author of The Curse of Eelgrass Bog, The Ghosts of Bitterfly Bay, and the The Burn Beast, for a conversation about scary stories...
Episode #21
<p>When the world feels dark, cruel, and dehumanizing, a good story can help us hold onto hope... <br/><br/>In this fascinating episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Cristin Williams, author of the historical...
Episode #20
<p>“And remember that revisions is where the magic happens. That’s where you’re taking that … piece of coal and turning it into a diamond.” -Janette Rallison<br/><br/>In this thoughtful and funny episode of A LITERAL...
Episode #19
<p>This episode is for people who struggle creating something meaningful *especially* when life feels chaotic and uncertain...<br/><br/>In this delightful episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with award-winning...
Episode #18
<p>Most writers are told to “write what you know.” Stuart Gibbs encourages authors to write what fascinates them...<br/><br/>In this fascinating episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with bestselling author Stuart...
Episode #17
<p>The best stories begin with a little bit of mystery...<br/><br/>In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY (easily one of my favorites 🤫), I sit down with Ben Guterson, author of the bestselling Winterhouse trilogy, The...
Episode #16
<p>How does a bestselling author turn history into unforgettable novels?<br/><br/>In this fascinating episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with USA Today bestselling author Heather B. Moore—a PROLIFIC, inspirational...
Episode #15
<p>“Once you see how big the world is and all the options that are there, you stop feeling kind of doomed, right?”<br/><br/>In this fascinating episode, J. W. Ocker pulls back the curtain on his unconventional (and very...
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