While many of us adore the genius of legendary writer, Octavia E. Butler,  there are only a few chosen few who have had the grand pleasure to meet her.  Jelani Wilson is a speculative fiction writer, teaching artist, and educator. He has written for Left Turn magazine and Jukepop.com, where his slipstream fiction serial The World of Two-Way Dreams was first published. He is also a contributing author to the bestselling speculative fiction anthology, Octavia's Brood. He is currently completing the finale of his space opera novella series titled Space Wizards!, the first three books of which are available at eyegasmart.com.We conclude Black Speculative Fiction Month remembering Ms. Octavia Butler and all her gifts and talents. Support the showJoin our newsletter to read, learn, win free books, and check out what we are reading. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/gLuJeXFollow on Instagram: @nerdserbswordsTikTok: @nerdserbsandwordsTwitter: @nerdserbswords

As we continue to celebrate Black Speculative Fiction Month, we are joined by Conjuring Literacy; an educator, Black speculative fiction lover and Booktoker. Together we discuss the brilliance of the current landscape of Middle-Grade books written by Black authors. Follow Conjuring Literacy on TikTok: @ConjuringLiteracyCredits:Host: Erika HardisonProducer: Jamara WakefieldSupport the showJoin our newsletter to read, learn, win free books, and check out what we are reading. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/gLuJeXFollow on Instagram: @nerdserbswordsTikTok: @nerdserbsandwordsTwitter: @nerdserbswords

Media mogul and award-winning indie comics publisher and comic book writer, C. Spike Trotman drops by on Nerds, Erbs and Words to talk cash money $hit about the comic book industry, making art people believe in, and video games. We talk about her latest projects, including DELVER V2, building a media empire, and the importance of Black girls loving comics. Spike doesn't consume marijuana but Erika and Keisha might have been a little lit.  Support the showJoin our newsletter to read, learn, win free books, and check out what we are reading. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/gLuJeXFollow on Instagram: @nerdserbswordsTikTok: @nerdserbsandwordsTwitter: @nerdserbswords

We had a TIME with Terry! This episode we talk about Blood Debts, Terry’s writing process and and journey to becoming a traditionally published author. We talk about cannabis, parenting, inter-generational conflicts, generational traumas and healing our childhood. Terry also gives insight on his middle grade novel Alex Wise vs. The End of The World that makes us want to RUN and get the book!!!  We can’t wait for you to hang out with us!Make sure to buy a copy of Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton Walker at your nearest bookstore!You can find Terry on IG, TikTok, and Twitter as https://instagram.com/icecreamvicelord?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=You can find all Nerds, Erbs, and Words socials in the link below!https://linktr.ee/nerdserbsandwordspodcastSupport the showJoin our newsletter to read, learn, win free books, and check out what we are reading. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/gLuJeXFollow on Instagram: @nerdserbswordsTikTok: @nerdserbsandwordsTwitter: @nerdserbswords

In this episode, we talk about historical fiction and our favorite books and comics within the genre! We talk about the importance of historical fiction within the Black community and our love for historical fantasy! We then talk to the AMAZINGLY talented L. Penelope and about her podcast and her book “The Monsters We Defy”, a historical fantasy novel set in the 1920s in Washington DC!! If you want to only listen to the interview it is the last 50 minutes of the episode!You can find L. Penelope on IG at https://instagram.com/leslyepenelope?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=You can find us, Nerds, Erbs, and WORDS Podcast at these links : https://linktr.ee/nerdserbsandwordspodcastSupport the showJoin our newsletter to read, learn, win free books, and check out what we are reading. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/gLuJeXFollow on Instagram: @nerdserbswordsTikTok: @nerdserbsandwordsTwitter: @nerdserbswords

Erika is sick and overall,  life has been life-ing but the show must go on!! This episode is our interview with Yvette Ndlovu where we talks about her debut short story collection, DRINKING FROM GRAVEYARD WELLS, the publishing industry, afrosurrealism,  and living in New England!Please excuse my squeaky chair *now named Ed* and the random train at some brief point in the episode. “I’m soundproofing my library now!!Please follow Yvette Ndlovu  @yvettelisandlovu on tiktok, and @lisa_teabag on IG!!You can follow Nerds, Erbs & Words on all socials using the link below!https://linktr.ee/nerdserbsandwordspodcast Support the showJoin our newsletter to read, learn, win free books, and check out what we are reading. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/gLuJeXFollow on Instagram: @nerdserbswordsTikTok: @nerdserbsandwordsTwitter: @nerdserbswords

In this episode Erica and Keisha fancast fantasy romance authors for Bramble, talk about the book giveaway that featured Beyoncé tix, Comixology, and Tyler Perry. We might have also went on a huge tangent on a bunch of other topics and talked about our neurodivergent/ nerdy families! Come hang out with us!You can find us at Instagram, TikTok , and Twitter!Keisha  can be found lurking in one of the social media spacesSupport the showJoin our newsletter to read, learn, win free books, and check out what we are reading. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/gLuJeXFollow on Instagram: @nerdserbswordsTikTok: @nerdserbsandwordsTwitter: @nerdserbswords

Welcome to our podcast!! See how Erika and Keisha came together produce this podcast! Also, learn a bit about our reading preferences, our neurodivergence, and our cannibus experiences!!!Support the showJoin our newsletter to read, learn, win free books, and check out what we are reading. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/gLuJeXFollow on Instagram: @nerdserbswordsTikTok: @nerdserbsandwordsTwitter: @nerdserbswords