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Writing Through Chaos 📖 Joan Reardon on Critical Thinking and The Grimsbane Family Witch Hunters

A Literal Journey

8 अप्रैल 2026 · अनुलिपि

This episode is for people who struggle creating something meaningful *especially* when life feels chaotic and uncertain...In this delightful episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with award-winning author Joan Reardon to talk about her remarkable path to publication. Always a devoted reader, Jo…

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Revision Is Where The Magic Happens 📝 Janette Rallison (and C. J. Hill) on Writing Across Genres

A Literal Journey

17 अप्रैल 2026 · अनुलिपि

“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 RallisonIn this thoughtful and funny episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with author Janette Rallison (also known as C. J. Hill). Janette explains h…

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Finding Hope and Magic in the Gulag ✨ Cristin Williams on Russian History and The Whisper of Stars

A Literal Journey

8 मई 2026 · अनुलिपि

When the world feels dark, cruel, and dehumanizing, a good story can help us hold onto hope... In this fascinating episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Cristin Williams, author of the historical fantasy novel The Whisper of Stars.Cristin shares her own literal journey as a writer—including…

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Find Your Weirdos 📚 Mary Averling on The Curse of Eelgrass Bog and The Burn Beast

A Literal Journey

15 मई 2026 · अनुलिपि

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, childhood memories, and the hope and heart in middle grade horror.During the inter…

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Who Are We Becoming? 🕯️ Emily Bain Murphy on Lightseekers, Writing, and Finding Hope and Beauty

A Literal Journey

19 मई 2026 · अनुलिपि

“There’s so much beauty in the world and in our lives if we have the eyes to see it.” -Emily Bain MurphyIn this meaning-FILLED episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Emily Bain Murphy—author of The Disappearances, Enchanted Hill, The Ivory City, Splinters of Scarlet, and The Lightseekers Se…

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Don't Write A "Perfect" Book (Write An Honest One) 📚 C. M. Cornwell on Writing The Memory Spinner

A Literal Journey

3 जून 2026 · अनुलिपि

The best stories don't have to be "perfect"—they just have to be honest...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 lessons she's learned about creativity, grief, perseverance, and most importantly—hope.From …

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Why Fairy Tales Still Matter 📖✨ Emma C. Fox on Stories, Tolkien & Writing Historical Fantasy

A Literal Journey

26 जून 2026 · अनुलिपि

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 of history and fairy tales have shaped her journey as an author.From the enchante…

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The Hero's Journey of George Washington ★ Screenwriter Diederik Hoogstraten on YOUNG WASHINGTON

A Literal Journey

4 जुलाई 2026 · अनुलिपि

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 that transformed an uncertain young man into one of history's greatest leaders.Thr…

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