Literary Blend: A Publishing Podcast

Welcome to Literary Blend: A Publishing Podcast, hosted by Demi Michelle Schwartz. Tune into new chapters every other Sunday to hear insightful conversations with authors, agents, editors, and other publishing industry professionals. There’s no perfect recipe for chasing a dream in publishing, but Demi hopes this show gives you the ingredients to bake yours into reality.

Literary Blend: A Publishing Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Demi Michelle Schwartz, with 96 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Demi Michelle Schwartz hosts Literary Blend: A Publishing Podcast, a arts show with 96 episodes published.

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  Chapter 91 - The Struggles of Calling Yourself an Author with E. H. Perry

  Sep 20, 202623 min

  When does your book come out? What’s your book about? If answering both of these questions makes you feel all the emotions, chapter ninety-one of Literary Blend is for you. E. H. Perry joined me to chat about the struggles of calling yourself an author. This is such a relatable conversation that’s full of personal experiences, insights, and laughs. I hope you love listening and feel less alone as you face obstacles and awkward moments on your own journey of calling yourself an author. Are you enjoying Literary Blend? Do you have a topic suggestion for a chapter? Would you like to be a guest on the show? I would love to hear from you. Show Email: literaryblendpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://demimschwartz.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/demimschwartz Instagram: http://instagram.com/demimschwartz Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/demimschwartz.bsky.social Thank you so much for listening. Until we flip to the next chapter, happy reading and writing!

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  Chapter 90 - The Boundary Between Historical Evidence and Fictional Invention with C.J. Denton

  Sep 6, 202626 min

  Are you ready to travel back in time through the painting? I hope so because C.J. Denton joined me for chapter ninety of Literary Blend to talk about the boundary between historical evidence and fictional invention. This is a fascinating conversation about history, storytelling, and art through the lens of C.J. Denton’s book, La Pittura, a historical thriller that reimagines the life of Artemisia Gentileschi. I had an incredible time chatting with C.J., so I hope our conversation gives you a glimpse into the world where history and fiction blend together like paint on a canvas. You can learn more about C.J. Denton on https://andrewsparke.com/our-authors/c-j-denton/, connect with him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/share/1HhUNc9APz/?mibextid=wwXIfr, and check out La Pittura on https://amzn.eu/d/0iYzGRsR. Are you enjoying Literary Blend? Do you have a topic suggestion for a chapter? Would you like to be a guest on the show? I would love to hear from you. Show Email: literaryblendpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://demimschwartz.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/demimschwartz Instagram: http://instagram.com/demimschwartz Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/demimschwartz.bsky.social Thank you so much for listening. Until we flip to the next chapter, happy reading and writing!

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  Chapter 89 - Thriller and Horror Talk with J.D. Barker

  Aug 23, 202625 min

  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. If you would like to stay updated with all J.D. Barker is up to, head over to his website: https://jdbarker.com/ Are you enjoying Literary Blend? Do you have a topic suggestion for a chapter? Would you like to be a guest on the show? I would love to hear from you. Show Email: literaryblendpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://demimschwartz.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/demimschwartz Instagram: http://instagram.com/demimschwartz Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/demimschwartz.bsky.social Thank you so much for listening. Until we flip to the next chapter, happy reading and writing!

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  Chapter 88 - Pursuing Publishing as a Chronically Ill Author with Chaylee McCleese

  Aug 9, 202624 min

  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. Are you enjoying Literary Blend? Do you have a topic suggestion for a chapter? Would you like to be a guest on the show? I would love to hear from you. Show Email: literaryblendpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://demimschwartz.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/demimschwartz Instagram: http://instagram.com/demimschwartz Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/demimschwartz.bsky.social Thank you so much for listening. Until we flip to the next chapter, happy reading and writing!

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  Chapter 86 - The Humanity of Publishing with Matthew Valdez

  Jul 12, 202640 min

  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. Are you enjoying Literary Blend? Do you have a topic suggestion for a chapter? Would you like to be a guest on the show? I would love to hear from you. Show Email: literaryblendpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://demimschwartz.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/demimschwartz Instagram: http://instagram.com/demimschwartz Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/demimschwartz.bsky.social Thank you so much for listening. Until we flip to the next chapter, happy reading and writing!

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