A Literal Journey
Step into the world of stories with A Literal Journey, a podcast hosted by author Seth Adam Smith. Each episode features in-depth conversations with fantastic authors who bring great stories to life—whether through fantasy, historical fiction, middle grade adventures, or young adult epics.
From behind-the-scenes insights and writing wisdom to the personal journeys that shape their books, these interviews celebrate the power of story to inspire, challenge, and connect us.
If you’re a reader searching for your next favorite book—or a writer looking for inspiration from those who’ve walked the path—A Literal Journey will take you there.
Subscribe and join the journey through the minds of today’s most imaginative storytellers.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
A Literal Journey
Latest Episodes
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 Kimberly Lauren—the voice behind the popular Instagram account @talkwordytome_—to talk about why stories matter, how writing can be deeply healing, and what it really takes to ...
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Episode 8
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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 to talk about the real path to becoming a writer—one marked by uncertainty, persistence, libraries, and learning by doing. Rebecca shares how taking just one creative...
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Episode 7
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Heart Dogs & Heart Books || Author McCall Hoyle on Grief, Hope, and Forever Ripley
In this heartwarming episode of A LITERAL JOURNEY, I sit down 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 gr...
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Episode 6
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Embrace the Weird || Frank L. Cole on Writing, Publishing, and The Legend of the Last Library
Imagine a future where paper is treasure, stories arrive in seconds, and the cliff notes are all you ever get. That uneasy thrill sparked Frank L. Cole’s The Legend of the Last Library—and it’s the thread we pull on as we dig into speed, meanin...
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Episode 5
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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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Episode 4
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