Join me as I dive deep into the wonderful world of self-love and empowerment with Jennifer Vassel, author and founder of the inspiring children's brand, I Am Unique! 🌟 Jennifer shares her journey from a life-changing sermon to becoming an Amazon #1 Bestselling author. We talk about how her book I Am Unique! and brand are making waves across the globe, from the US to Uganda. Tune in and be inspired to share your own unique gifts with the world! 📚✨ *** Connect with Jennifer: https://www.jennifer...
Apr 23, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 167
Tune in as I sit down with acclaimed horror author Sylvester Barzey to delve into Young Blood, the first book in the thrilling Generation Slayer series. In this captivating tale, a vaccine intended to combat a virus unleashes a nightmare, transforming individuals into Creeps, Vamps, and Slayers. We explore themes of representation, spotlighting Black women MCs in horror and fantasy, and I go for his jugular cuz he came for Jersey! Get ready for laughs and an engaging chat - don't miss out! *** C...
Apr 02, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 166
It's the end of another month and it's also Easter. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the latest installment of Rants & Rambles with my sister-friend, C.M. Lockhart! *** 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 support...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 165
Introvert Leader Terrance Lee returns to Between the Reads with the second book in his Introvert series, The Calm Effect. We dive deep in this one and talk about how being your authentic self boosts your confidence, leveraging your unique strengths, and the power of ACCURATE observation. This is a power-packed episode. Grab your favorite beverage and LEAN IN! *** Connect with Terrance here: https://www.instagram.com/theintrovertleader/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theintrovertleader https://www.quiet...
Mar 25, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 164
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...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 163
📚🎙️ 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 forg...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 162
📚 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/ros...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 161
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 m...
Nov 07, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Dive into a world of hidden kingdoms, broken promises, and epic trials with author Jessica Cage and her book, A Corruption of Gilded Ashes. 🌊👑 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/UCMY...
Oct 31, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 159
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...
Oct 24, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 158
🌒 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. 🔥🖤📚 *** 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...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 157
🖤🎃 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! 🕷️📚 #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 Pl...
Oct 10, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 156
🌌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'!🐉 Magic & rebellion await! 🎙️Dive into chaos & heroism with #BetweenTheReads!🗝️#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 in...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 155
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.writteninm...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 154
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...
Sep 19, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 153
I had the privilege of connecting with the remarkable Maryah Greene to discuss her children's book, Good Things . This isn't just any story—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 ...
Sep 11, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 152
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 book...
Sep 05, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 151
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://pat...
Aug 31, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 150
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=WrittenInMel...
Aug 28, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 149
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! #BetweenTheRe...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 148
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...
Aug 15, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 147
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 helpi...
Aug 08, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 146
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 he...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 145
Step back in time with us as we explore the incredible life of Marie-Louise Christophe, Hayti's first and only Queen! 👑💫 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 cont...
Jul 25, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 144
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/CMLockhart https://patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Get her books here: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/watodg-bundle https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadg...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 143
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 he...
Jun 26, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 142
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 #TheConduct...
Jun 20, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 141
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 ...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 140
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...
May 15, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 139
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...
May 08, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 138
