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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