What an amazing real and honest episode!Charli sits down with Marvellous Michael Anson, author of FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN, the epic Fantasy debut deep in West African lore and culture that will have you on the edge of your seat.Marve explains about some of the pressures of book deals but also the input she has had for her book and how she has maintained autonomy for herself throughout the process.Charli and Marve discuss the current industry climate and how she has navigated that space with a corporate mindset that has opened many doors for her.Make sure to follow @justmarvewrites for updates on the paperback release of FBOTS as well as its sequel HEIR OF THE SHADOW! This episode exclusively reveals its release date so check that at!Like, share, subscribe and sign up to Marve and Charli's newsletters for updated information!www.charliauthor.comwww.justmarve.org

And we're back with another episode featuring an incredible author: SAVANNAH STEPHENS!Savannah's debut novel WITCH QUEEN RISING is due for release April 21st in the US and April 23rd in the UK!We catch up about her incredrible book, her journey to publication and the current state of publishing for marginalised authors.Make sure to follow Savannah on her socials @booksbysavannah and pre order WITCH QUEEN RISING from all available outlets, some of which are below:AmazonBarnes & NobleBookshop.orgTargetMake sure to follow @charliauthor as well on all socials and check out www.charliauthor.com---(All content used/seen belongs to their rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended)

In this wonderful episode, I am joined by debut author of The Reaper, Jackson P. Brown. Hailing from South London like myself, I was delighted to speak with Jackson P. Brown about her experiences in the publishing industry and her journey to publication.We touch on the bias that she has faced even after securing an agent as well as her great work with Black Girl Writers, that provides mentorship for Black women wanting to get their work seen.Check out the interview and let me know what you think in the comments.

The concluding part to season 3 of Bridgerton was beautiful and I had so much fun! Check out my thoughts on Penelope and Colin's happily ever after and the future of the series. Let me know what you thought of the season conclusion!

The first half of Season 3 of the hit show Bridgerton was released on Netflix! Check out my thoughts on the first four episodesMake sure to stay up to date at www.charliauthor.com

After an intense discussion about which book we thought was better, three friends and I decided to figure out which was better through data: ACOTAR or Fourth Wing? Both books have amazing things going for them but also a few flaws so we decided to go through them and see who came out on top! Grab a glass of something and check out our discussion featuring: @kearbetweenchapters @rebeccalovesbooksandcats @victoriajprice

A group Black Female authors get together to host an epic International Giveaway on Instagram. Catch up with the ladies about themselves and their books and then reveal the winner of the giveaway! Books and their Authors up for grabs: Heavy is the Head by @authorknl Marcario's Scepter by @mjmcgriff Kore by @authorambrosiaharris Lured by the Dusk by @angelajfordbooks Fit for the Throne by @smcphersonbooks Errant by @authormontrez Wolves of Duty by @charliauthor Fanged: Blood and Water by @tiannalerayauthor The Fall of Souls by @r.a.moreau In the House of Transcendence by @amandatheeauthorross We Are the Origin by @writtennmelanin Tales of Novia by @jcageauthor

After a little hiatus to catch up on life admin, Books n Shit is back with an explosive episode featuring Deborah Falaye, author of BLOOD SCION. Deborah and I discuss her journey towards getting Blood Scion written and published, the incredible quotes that can be found within the book and the cultural and political influences throughout. We discuss book marketing and loving romance within novels we read, no matter how dark and whats next for the series. Make sure to follow Deborah for more news on the sequel to Blood Scion and her other projects!

Today we talk - very briefly - about genre misconceptions! When talking about writing there are so many things that people think they know or understand about the process when really, they couldnt be further from the truth. There are those who dont watch or read Game of Thrones, because they 'don't do that dragon stuff'. Or those who wont read Harry Potter because its secular etc. there are a ton of misconceptions about genres that people could try to be educated about. What is the most profitable literary genre and why, if its so benign does it make over a billion dollars a year? Make to like and share if you enjoyed the episode!

It can be difficult to remain positive in the writing space. Whether its the constant appearance of positive querying stories when you just cant quite get there, or people struggling with their own creativity and mental health. Writing and creating takes a lot of of us and this episode touches on some of the musings ive had about support. Supporting others is a big part of the the writing community as we rely so much on each other to get out there and show the world our work. Have a listen to this episode and let me know what you think about my musings on the subject. Make sure to pop into the DMs if you want to have a chat about anything as I know it can be a very disheartening time for a lot of people.  Please like, comment, share, subscribe etc. on all socials and let me know your thoughts!