It's the end of June and we are officially halfway through the YEAR, y'all! What?! Chelsea and I are talking and laughing our way through errythang including wardrobes, book mold, questionable writer's retreats, and the Resist Booksellers grand opening! ******Find out more about Chelsea and how you can support her at:https://patreon.com/CMLockharthttps://patreon.com/WrittenInMelaninGet her books here:https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/watodg-bundlehttps://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadgpbPlease 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: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Y'all ain't ready for this one. Dr. Tahira Chloe Mahdi and I dish the dirt on her page-turning novel filled with unforgettable summer of secrets, mischief, and...redemption?? Get ready to dive into a world of thrilling adventures, tangled relationships, and explosive surprises! ***Learn more about Dr. Tahira Mahdi at https://www.tahirachloemahdi.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: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

I had an incredible chat with author Nicole Glover on the latest episode of Between the Reads podcast! 🎙️ We dived into her captivating book, The Conductors, a magical blend of history and fantasy in post-Civil War Philadelphia. And guess what? Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment is teaming up with the Jim Henson Company for a film adaptation of this novel! 🎬 Don't miss out on this fantastic episode! Tune in now for all the literary goodness! #BetweenTheReads #AuthorInterview #TheConductors***Learn more about Nicole and her books at https://nicole-glover.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: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Get ready for suspense and unexpected turns as I chat with thriller author Bianca Sloane about her novel, And When I Die. We're breaking it down and keeping it real as we dish all the drama about these mommas and their daughters, red herrings that had me side-eyeing errybody, plot twists and...reusing dental floss?? Come and laugh with us!***Learn more about Bianca and her books at https://www.biancasloane.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: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Get ready, y'all! In the latest episode of Between the Reads, we're diving into the supernatural realm with Black vampires, witches, wolves, and more. These ain't your ordinary vampires, witches, or wolves, honey. It's all about representation as I chat with D.M. Lewry about her debut novel, The Eos Key. Tune in, subscribe, and embrace all this supernatural swag!***Learn more about D.M. Lewry at https://dmlewry.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: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant author behind the novel Conquest: Dragon Bones. Tune in as Celeste and I dive into the thrilling world of Jashi Anyua, a young woman forced into an arranged marriage with the powerful leader of her nation. Don't miss out on the fun as we share laughter, and insights and get into a little political commentary...because y'all KNOW I love book drama!***Learn more about Celeste:https://celesteharte.wordpress.com/https://twitter.com/CelesteHarte?t=gX_RiTxHQz06esXRNfjqvA&s=33https://instagram.com/celeste_harte?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=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: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

🎧👻 Boo! Get ready for chills & chuckles as we unravel the spooky secrets of #TheSpiteHouse with author Johnny Compton! Join our ghoulishly delightful chat about haunted Masson House, mysterious pasts, & the living facing their own ghosts, while the undead just won't move on. 🏚️📚😱😂***Learn more about Johnny and his debut novel, The Spite House at http://johnnycompton.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: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Get ready for another hilariously honest installment of Rants & Rambles! Chelsea and I let loose on our low tolerance for BS! We're dishing out some hard truths, cracking jokes, and also giving you our point of view on why Black authors should self-publish. Tune in because this episode is sure to have you laughing along with us!***Here's the link to the Skillshare class Chelsea mentioned: https://skl.sh/3GnuFmK***Find out more about Chelsea and how you can support her at:https://patreon.com/CMLockharthttps://patreon.com/WrittenInMelaninGet her books here:https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/watodg-bundlehttps://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadgpbPlease 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: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

In the latest episode of the Between the Reads podcast, mystery author Cheryl Head discusses her book, Warn Me When It's Time, which tells the story of a hate group responsible for a series of arson fires and robberies at mosques, temples, and black churches in Detroit. When the group's latest attack results in the death of a respected imam, Charlie Mack and her team of investigators are hired by the imam's children to find his killers. As they dig deeper, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of national leadership.***Learn more about Cheryl at https://www.cherylhead.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: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

In today's episode, I speak with author Jana Jones about her novel, Vivid. This unconventional coming-of-age story follows Sheri Calloway, a mother who seizes the chance to escape generational family trauma in pursuit of a new life in Baltimore. As she navigates the city's beauty and its hidden lead-poisoning crisis, Sheri finds herself battling against unethical medical researchers and indifferent politicians to protect her children. ***Learn more about Jana at https://janajjones.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: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/