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Literary Blend: A Publishing Podcast

Literary Blend: A Publishing Podcast

By: Demi Michelle Schwartz
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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.Demi Michelle Schwartz Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Chapter 84 - All About Audiobook Narration with Kathleen Li
    Jun 14 2026

    Press play! Narrator Kathleen Li joined me for chapter eighty-four of Literary Blend to chat all about audiobooks. From the benefits of audiobooks to a narrator’s journey from audition to distribution, this chapter digs deep into all the details. I hope my conversation with Kathleen gives you a greater appreciation for audiobooks because yes, they absolutely count as reading!

    If you would like to check out Kathleen’s work, check out her website: http://www.kathyliaudio.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

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    Thank you so much for listening. Until we flip to the next chapter, happy reading and writing!

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    29 mins
  • Chapter 83 - Writing Personal Teen Experiences into Young Adult with Avery Timmons
    May 31 2026

    Are you looking for ways to bring deeper authenticity to your young adult manuscripts? If so, chapter eighty-three of Literary Blend is for you. Avery Timmons joined me on the show to chat about writing personal teen experiences into young adult. From looking inward and drawing on heightened emotions to centering plots around specific activities and interests, Avery and I explored how we craft stories inspired by our own experiences from when we were teenagers. Whether you write young adult or not, I hope you find our conversation fascinating and gain a greater understanding of the YA age category.

    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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    28 mins
  • Chapter 82 - Emotional Shifts and the Creative Process with Lexi Heathermoor
    May 17 2026

    Have you ever noticed how your writing can be affected by your emotions? If so, this is totally normal. For chapter eighty-two of Literary Blend, Lexi Heathermoor sat down with me to chat about emotional shifts and the creative process. Whether we’re feeling a certain way due to our publishing journeys or personal reasons, our emotions influence our inspiration and motivation because writing is a deeply human experience. I absolutely loved having Lexi on the show to cover such a vulnerable topic, so I hope you feel less alone as you chase your author dreams while riding your emotional roller coaster.

    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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    25 mins
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