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Dive deep into enlightening conversations with today's most compelling Black Indie and traditionally published authors. Explore diverse narratives and the voices shaping Black literature.

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Episodes

Addicted Series with Multigenre Author Porsha Deun

3/13/2024
This episode was a little delayed due to some technical issues but better late than never! Grab your favorite beverage and get ready to laugh as Porsha and I dig into her fatal attraction series. We talk about these messy characters, how these stories come to Porsha, and the fact that she still claims she isn't responsible for the chaos in her books. *** Connect with Porsha here: https://www.porshadeun.com https://www.x.com/porshadeun https://www.instagram.com/porshadeun https://www.facebook.com/porshadeun https://www.amazon.com/author/porshadeun *** Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:01:11:33

Respect, Revelations, and Riotous Laughs: Kicking Off 2024 on Rants and Rambles!

1/31/2024
πŸ“šπŸŽ™οΈ Kick back and tune in to the latest episode of 'Rants and Rambles' with Chelsea of Written in Melanin, right here on Between the Reads! 🌟 As we dive into 2024, we're not holding back! Get ready for a no-holds-barred chat about authors respecting the platforms they approach, the wild world of public schools, and a whole lot of hilarious tidbits that'll have you laughing out loud. 🀣✨ Grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and join us for this rollercoaster ride of a conversation. Don't forget to hit like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. Let's get the chatter going! πŸ’¬πŸŽ‰ #RantsAndRambles #BetweenTheReads *** Chelsea's socials: Patreon: https://patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Books: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/ Updates: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb YouTube: https://youtube.com/@WrittenInMelanin Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:01:21:35

Legacy and Sisterhood: Unveiling The Gardins of Edin with Rosey Lee

1/23/2024
πŸ“š Dive into the heart of Georgia with Rosey Lee's The Gardins of Edin. A tale of sisterhood, legacy, and healing, this debut novel unravels the hidden struggles of the Gardin women. Will they overcome mistrust to preserve their family's legacy? 🌿✨ Join us for an insightful journey! #TheGardinsOfEdin #RoseyLee #SisterhoodStories *** Connect with Rosey: https://twitter.com/roseyleebooks https://www.instagram.com/roseyleebooks/ https://www.facebook.com/roseyleebooks/ https://www.pinterest.com/roseyleebooks/ https://www.tiktok.com/@roseyleebooks Buy her book at: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gardins-of-edin-rosey-lee/20011176?ean=9780593445495 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rosey-Lee/author/B07X29Y3L6 Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:01:01:29

Steel & Soul: Sistah Samurai with Tatiana Obey

11/7/2023
Dive into the soulful realm of Sistah Samurai with Tatiana Obey. A Black female samurai slaying demons with swords & afro picks--this heartfelt tribute to Black women is just what your reading life needs! *** Connect with Tatiana Obey at: https://twitter.com/obeytheauthor https://www.instagram.com/obeytheauthor/ https://www.tatianaobey.com/ Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:53:39

Underwater Redemption: A Journey with Jessica Cage and A Corruption of Gilded Ashes

10/31/2023
Dive into a world of hidden kingdoms, broken promises, and epic trials with author Jessica Cage and her book, A Corruption of Gilded Ashes. πŸŒŠπŸ‘‘ Join Princess Maluai as she challenges tradition, risking it all to save her dying home from the land Griffins' destructive ways. Will she succeed? Find out in this gripping fantasy tale! *** Connect with Jessica: https://www.jessicacage.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jcageauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/jcageauthor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYchGBx-xaf6dyxQTuFcdA Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:57:49

Descent of a Broken Man: Unraveling the Darkness with Ashon Ruffins

10/24/2023
The third Blacktober Reads episode features Ashon Ruffins of Dreadful Times Press. Step into the spine-tingling world of the Uncovered Darkness series where the boundary between sanity and monstrosity blurs. In this first book in the series secrets and darkness entwine in New Orleans as one man's inner demons threaten to consume him and unleash terror upon an unsuspecting city. *** Learn more about Ashon at: https://www.dreadfultimespress.com https://twitter.com/lifethrufiction https://instagram.com/life_thru_fiction http://facebook.com/dreadfultimespress.com Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:49:35

Courtship & Cataclysm with Horror Author Michelle Renee Lane

10/10/2023
πŸŒ’ Delve into the eerie second installment of #BlacktoberReads. Eleanora is entwined with Azazel by destiny's decree. Yet, as her succubus nature emerges and forbidden yearnings intensify, their bond might be the very spark that ignites the world's end. πŸ”₯πŸ–€πŸ“š *** Learn more about Michelle at: https://michellerlane.com/ https://twitter.com/MichelleRLane https://www.instagram.com/michelle_writes_stuff/ https://www.facebook.com/themichellerlane Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:01:06:51

Chills & Childhood: E.M. Lacey's Spooky Tales

10/10/2023
πŸ–€πŸŽƒ Dive into E.M. Lacey's Minor Mischief- a chilling YA anthology where innocence meets the macabre. From lingering grandmas to powerful kisses and vampires in the shadows, these tales will chill your bones and tug at your heart. A must-read this #BlacktoberReads! πŸ•·οΈπŸ“š #HorrorBooks #blackwriters #blackhorrorauthors *** Learn more about E.M. Lacey: https://www.emlacey.com https://www.instagram.com/author_e.m.lacey/ https://www.facebook.com/authoremlacey https://www.tiktok.com/@authoremlacey Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:52:26

Black Authors in Fantasy - Exploring The Seventh Cadence with Jim Wilbourne

10/3/2023
🌌Move over Sanderson, Jim Wilbourne takes the throne in epic fantasy! 5 realms, dire invasion & the world's fate hang by a thread in 'The Seventh Cadence'!πŸ‰ Magic & rebellion await! πŸŽ™οΈDive into chaos & heroism with #BetweenTheReads!πŸ—οΈ#BlackFantasyWriters #EpicTales✨ *** Learn more about Jim Wilbourne at: https://twitter.com/jimwilbourne https://www.instagram.com/jimwilbourne/ https://www.youtube.com/c/JimWilbourne https://www.facebook.com/jimwilbourneauthor Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:01:08:19

Divine Rebellions: Unveiling the Wrath with C.M. Lockhart

9/26/2023
C.M. Lockhart is back on to discuss We Are Dying Gods! New allies, dark secrets, rebellious gods, and tough choices. Who should the realm REALLY fear – time beings or the gods? And...Y'ALL. Shit ain't what it seems! SPOILERS AHEAD!! You've been WARNED! Tune in to dive DEEP! *** Find out more about Chelsea and how you can support her at: https://patreon.com/CMLockhart https://patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Get her books here: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/watodg-bundle https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadgpb *** Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:01:25:52

That Self-Same Metal with Author Brittany N. Williams

9/19/2023
Brittany N. Williams is boldly--and accurately--adding some melanin to the world of Shakespeare with a healthy dose of African Orisha and Fae mixed in. It's Shakespeare's London like you've never read before! Joan Sands isn't just crafting stage blades for The King's Men. With magic coursing through her veins & the Fae stirring trouble, she's about to be thrust into a whirlwind of swashbuckling intrigue. Tune in! *** Learn more about Brittany at the following links: https://brittanynwilliams.com https://twitter.com/brittanyacts https://instagram.com/brittanyacts https://facebook.com/brittanyacts Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:59:27

Good Things with Children's Book Author Maryah Greene

9/11/2023
I had the privilege of connecting with the remarkable Maryah Greene to discuss her children's book, Good Things. This isn't just any storyβ€”it's a powerful tool helping kids navigate through loss and grief. Tune in as we discuss defying stereotypes, talk about family and what that looks like for kids today, and the way she uses plants to meet children where they are! *** Learn more about Maryah, her book, and her career as a plant doctor at https://www.yourgreenepiece.com/ Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/greene.piece/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@greene.piece Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:57:07

Eat, Play, Love: A Grand Birthday Dilemma!

9/5/2023
I spoke with Christal Holliday-Firmin about her enchanting tale, You Can Have Your Cake And Grandparents Too. This beautiful children's book whirls us into the sweet predicament of a boy with 6 loving grandparents and a looming birthday choice. Christal shares how her son ended up with six grandparents, and the importance of blended-family representation in Children's books. *** Learn more about Christal and her books here: https://hollidayfirminbooks.wixsite.com/hollidayfirminbooks Buy her books here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-can-have-your-cake-and-grandparents-too-c-l-holliday-firmin/19712138?ean=9798985361537 Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:46:34

Rants & Rambles August 2023 - BTR's 150th Episode!!!

8/31/2023
It's the end of the month and that means it's time for Rants and Rambles with my good friend Chelsea Lockhart! This is a very special episode of R & R because it is the 150th episode!! WOOOHOOO! I had a live virtual audience to help me celebrate the occasion! It was lots of laughs and talking about how I started and where I am today. Thank you to every one of you who supports the show. I wouldn't be here without YOU! *** Find out more about Chelsea and how you can support her at: https://patreon.com/CMLockhart https://patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Get her books here: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/ Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:02:02:34

Birthday, Book Launch, Blacktober Reads & Upcoming 150th Episode!

8/28/2023
It's not Tuesday but I'm giving y'all this special episode because there's so much going on that I wanted to talk about it! My good friend Chelsea's having her book launch party tomorrow, August 29th, which is also my birthday. I've got something new going on for Blacktober Reads, and I've got some other good news to share. You'll have to listen to find out what it is! Here's the link for the book launch livestream tomorrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqZNtkdKwbc&ab_channel=WrittenInMelanin Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:25:20

Whispers of Destiny: A Unique Journey Through Family, Identity, and Choices in 'Returning the Bones'

8/22/2023
It's Tuesday! I had the honor of chatting with the amazing Gin Hammond about her book Returning the Bones. Imagine being in Jim Crow-era Texas, walking in the shoes of a fierce young black medical student, hustling to find her spot in the world. And guess what? This story is woven from Gin's own family history - her aunt, Dr. Carolyn Beatrice Montier. We're diving deep into life's tough choices - how to balance your nation, your people, and you. Stay tuned, it's gonna be real talk! #BetweenTheReads #ReturningTheBones #MustListen *** Learn more about Gin Hammond at: https://www.returningthebones.com https://www.ginhammond.com/ Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:01:23:19

The Enough Series Finale with Author Mo Flames

8/15/2023
It's Tuesday! Check this rhyme: If this book series was a coaster, 'Forbidden Twists' it boasts, A wild ride, no doubt, where the thrill never slows, "I survived the ride!" on my tee, it shows, With love forbidden, danger – it's the drama that grows. This episode packed, like a punch it hits, Forbidden love, danger, twists – gotta admit, I'm shouting 'Now Desiree!' as the plot does its flips, Tune in, buckle up, as Mo and I spill the tea, no skips! *** To learn more about Mo Flames and her books, check her out at https://moflames.com/ *** Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:59:06

Thrilled to Pieces with Author J.R. Mason

8/8/2023
You don’t wanna miss the newest episode of Between the Reads! I sit down with J.R. Mason to unravel the story behind the spine-chilling world of Stolen Pieces. And we also discuss other thangs like how she’s gonna bury her momma and her search for a soul mate. Don’t miss it! *** Learn more about J.R. Mason at https://www.jrenecreative.com/books *** Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:47:15

Rants & Rambles July 2023

7/31/2023
It's the last day of the month and that means it's time for some rants and rambles! We're getting real about white supremacy and y'all, it's straight-up exhausting! 😩 But you know what? Knowledge is power, and we're breaking it down with intellect and grace. Also, for the first time this year, I had a live audience contributing to the conversation! *** Find out more about Chelsea and how you can support her at: https://patreon.com/CMLockhart https://patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Get her books here: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/ Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:01:10:18

Royalty & Resilience with Dr. Vanessa Riley

7/25/2023
Step back in time with us as we explore the incredible life of Marie-Louise Christophe, Hayti's first and only Queen! πŸ‘‘πŸ’« Join me as author Dr. Vanessa Riley takes us on a journey of resilience, political intrigue, and empowerment in her latest book, Queen of Exiles. Get ready for a tale that redefines history and showcases the power of a real-life Black Queen! *** Learn more about Dr. Riley at https://www.vanessariley.com/ Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Duration:00:56:49