A Literal Journey
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!
Episodes
12 episodes
Defeating Dragons 🐉 Julie Wright on Persistence, Success, and Writing to Prove Them Wrong
When we're tempted to feel discouraged, a good story can remind us that we're not powerless and that our most difficult chapters don’t have to be the final ones…In this delightful episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Julie Wrig...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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35:43
Write Your Obsessions 📖 Paul Tremblay on Writing, Becoming An Author, and A Head Full of Ghosts
In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Paul Tremblay (and do my absolute BEST to keep my inner fan in check). Paul Tremblay is the award-winning (and jaw-dropping) bestselling author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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49:39
Dark Times Don't Last Forever 📚 Ryan James Black on The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham
When the world gets dark, a good story can remind us that light will ALWAYS overcome darkness...In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I chat with Ryan James Black, a man who goes by all three names (respect!) and the author of the “unpu...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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48:05
Ghosts, Graveyards, and Forgotten History 💀 Lindsay Currie on Writing Scary Stories for Kids
In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with Lindsay Currie, a USA Today AND New York Times bestselling author. (And Sweet Moses, it was a WONDERFUL interview!) Lindsay talked about graveyards, history, and what it’s like to write and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:10
How Writing Can Heal You—Literally || Kimberly Lauren (Talk Wordy to Me) on Writing Your Story
In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with writing coach (and long-time friend) Kimberly Lauren, the voice behind the popular Instagram account @talkwordytome_—and chat about why stories matter, how writing can LITERALLY heal you, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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44:23
You Just Keep Going || Rebecca Connolly on Storytelling, Becoming an Author, and Hidden Yellow Stars
In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down with author Rebecca Connolly and talk about the real path to becoming a writer: a path characterized by uncertainty, persistence and success though doing. Rebecca shares how just one creative wri...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:49
Heart Dogs & Heart Books || Author McCall Hoyle on Grief, Hope, and Forever Ripley
In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I talk with award-winning author and educator McCall Hoyle. During the interview, McCall shares how her deep love for dogs, her years teaching at-risk youth, and her own experiences with grief shaped novels...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:47
Embrace the Weird || Frank L. Cole on Writing, Publishing, and The Legend of the Last Library
In this episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I chat with Frank L. Cole, author of The Legend of the Last Library (and so much more)! During the interview, Frank shares how a moment of impatience sparked an interesting idea for dystopian book, how a br...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:27
The Inklings for a GREAT Story || J. D. Peabody and The Inkwell Chronicles
What makes a good story—and what keeps a writer going after years of rejection?In this episode of "A Literal Journey," host Seth Adam Smith sits down with J.D. Peabody, author of "The Inkwell Chronicles," to explore the deeper themes be...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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43:22
Reading, Writing, and RUMP || Liesl Shurtliff and Her (Fairly) True Tales
In this FUN and inspiring episode of "A Literal Journey," host Seth Adam Smith sits down with New York Times bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff, celebrated for her reimagined fairy tales: Rump, Jack, Red, and Grump. In this interview, Liesl sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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38:51
Chad Morris & Shelly Brown: Inspiring Kids to Read and Love Stories
In this episode of A Literal Journey, host Seth Adam Smith sits down with authors Chad Morris and Shelly Brown for a heartfelt and practical conversation about the power of stories, the literacy crisis in America, and wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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41:56
Carolyn Leiloglou on The Restorationists Series
In this episode, Carolyn Leiloglou shares insights from her series The Restorationists, the journey of her unforgettable characters, and the deeper themes that run through the series. During the interview, Carolyn talks about the chall...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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29:41