It's Tuesday! In this special episode of Between the Reads I get to share in the release-day celebration of By Her Own Design by author and professor Piper Huguley! Piper spills ALL the historical tea about Black fashion designer Ann Lowe, who designed Jackie Kennedy's wedding gown! Yup. You read that right. *** To watch Ann Lowe's interview on the Mike Douglas show mentioned in our chat, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgZHWvmEqX8&list=WL&index=3&t=2s&ab_channel=NMAA...
Jun 07, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 107
It's Tuesday! Settle in wherever you are and get your ear hustle on as Gracia and I discuss her thriller, Handkerchief. She don't care 'bout killin' off these the characters, y'all! She did what she did. Get ready to laugh. That's all I can say 'bout dat. *** If you enjoy this content, please consider becoming a monthly contributor at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads or make a one-time donation at https://www.ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast. Please support this independent podcast. Every...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 106
It's Tuesday! Author Montrez is giving us all the fantasy with her debut novel, Errant. Not only is she committed to writing Black girls into fantasy novels, she also shows that the ones we underestimate always take us by surprise. *** If you enjoy this content, please head over to https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads and become a monthly supporter. You can also make a one-time donation at https://www.ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit h...
May 24, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 105
Happy Tuesday! I'm bringing you unashamed and unapologetic steamy romance with plot twists, drama, AND murder! Lend me your ears as author Mo Flames and I have too good of a time talking about her book, One Ain't Enough! *** If you enjoy this content, please support me by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads or by making a one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast . *** Today's episode was brought to you by Stoop and Stank Tees: Apparel inspired by Bla...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 104
Frederick Douglass once said, "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." Author Kiara Gaton understands the assignment! We talk about her beautiful children's book, Loving Me ABCs, and she shares the importance of giving Black and brown children a strong foundation so they have the power to be who THEY want to be and not who the world says they are. *** To learn more about Kiara and buy her book, visit her at https://love-anise.myshopify.com/ . *** If you enjoy this conte...
May 10, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 103
It's Tuesday! Today I'm talking with the multitalented author/podcaster/filmmaker Leslye Penelope about her book Savage City. We get into some of the details of the world-building in this fantasy romance novel. We also talk about her career as a hybrid author, her next TWO books coming out, her podcast, and how she manages to do it all! Oh, and my dog, Fred, also makes his debut barking. *facepalm* Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and e...
May 03, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 102
It's Tuesday! Jessyca and I talk has it up about her tenth novel, Right As Reign. We talk about those shade-throwing toxic "friends" we all have; those bustas we've all regretfully dated at one point or another, generational coping mechanisms, and the beauty of being a Black Indie author. *** If you like this content, please consider making a one-time donation on my Ko-Fi page at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast or become a recurring monthly contributor at https://www.patreon.com/between...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Join me this week as I speak with children's book author and bookstore owner Cetonia Weston-Roy about her series, The Misadventures of Toni Macaroni. But that's not all! Cetonia is opening a bookstore that has a very unique and innovative beginning. Watch to find out more! *** If you enjoy this content, please support this channel by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads *** For more content about Black authors and Black-owned bookstores, visit me over at https://www.readi...
Apr 19, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 100
In this episode, I speak with author and licensed clinical social worker, Janay Harden, about her debut novel Hey, Brown Girl. Janay writes stories that feature melanated characters navigating through life, love, and relationships and I am here for it! These are the stories I would have loved to see when I was a teen. We dig deep on teen peer pressure, generational trauma, and share some laughs along the way. *** If you enjoyed this video please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/betw...
Apr 12, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 99
What would you do if you were raised to believe you were one thing and then told as a young adult that you were something completely different? Tune in as Dr. Naeema Olatunji shares her journey from Barbara to Naeema. *** To learn more about Dr. Naeema, visit her at https://www.raisedasalie.com *** Support my professional podcast studio fundraiser at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/between-the-reads-professional-podcast-studio#/ Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps ...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Author Janee' Thompson returns to talk about No Ordinary Vengeance, the second book in what I'll call the 'Beyond Ordinary' trilogy. If you heard the first interview, you know Janee' and I had lots of laughs as we virtually boxed about her book. This episode is no different! Check it out! 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 ar...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Author D.L. White is back on Between the Reads and she brings all the swoon and sizzle with her latest novel, The Never List. Stay tuned as we chat it up about Trey and Esme, why her stories have regular-ass Black people with regular problems, the power of being an Indie author, and have a lil' fun talking about Black romance movies. *** Learn more about D.L. White at https://www.booksbydlwhite.com *** Support Between the Reads' podcast studio campaign today at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Here's the scenario: you've been dating a guy for two years and have known each other since you were kids. Your families are friends. He proposes, but you know deep down that he isn't THE ONE. Do you accept his proposal? This week, I speak with author A.E. Valdez about her debut romance novel, All I've Wanted, I've Needed and the choices her character Harlow makes when she is faced with this decision. *** Amanda's video and audio dropped out right at the end of the interview, so if it seems to h...
Mar 15, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 95
In this episode, Tracie Angela Greene tells us about her science fantasy book, Enisi: The Bleu Realm. Bountiful is the Bleu's family home and the land has been in the family for generations. But it isn't just ordinary land! Only greensouls and gifted greensouls are welcome. Enisi, the living tree who is centuries old, makes sure of that! 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 conti...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 94
In this episode, we talk Porsha's novel, Intoxic, which is a drama-filled rollercoaster ride of a story. Poly relationships, infidelity, betrayal of the worst kind, and murder. Yup. It's all in there! Once you start reading Intoxic, you can't stop! You're just in too deep and have to see how it ends! 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 voi...
Mar 08, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 93
In this episode, Audra speaks with author Talia Clay about her debut novel, White Minority. She calls it Afrofuturism meets dystopia and that couldn't be a better description. We talk about the futuristic world she built where Black people reign supreme, the insidiousness of white supremacy, how media is propaganda used to keep the elite few in power, and growing up Black in a white world. Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting c...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Whitney Hill is making huge waves in the self-published world with her contemporary fantasy series, Shadows of Otherside. We talk about the history of the lore used in her book; the complex and magical characters she's created; the importance of Black characters in fantasy; and how she has published eleven books since hitting the scene only two years ago! Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll b...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 91
In this episode, author Valjeanne Jeffers and I chat about her afrofuturistic series, Immortal. We talk about her characters, the importance of the Afrofuturism genre, why all the good Black TV shows keep getting canceled and making a statement about the human condition. We also let folks know that Black people are here to stay! 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 am...
Feb 15, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 90
In this episode, we speak with author Lisa Stringfellow about her debut novel A Comb of Wishes. A little girl who wants her mother back. A comb she finds in a cave. A seawoman who will stop at nothing to take back what's rightfully hers. Yes, y'all we have another story with Black mermaids! Crick. Crack. The story is put on you. 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 am...
Feb 08, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 89
In this episode, I speak with author and publisher Vishnue Morris whose pen name is China. We talk about her novel Mammie Dearest and get into its controversial cover, a little-known secret about those "raggedy" dolls featured in the story, the Hemings curse, and the importance of the symbolism in this creepy time travel tale of family secrets. *** 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...
Jan 25, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 88
In this episode, I speak with author Kellye Garrett about her novel Hollywood Homicide. We talk about her inspiration for the novel, how she creates her characters, her journey into being a hybrid author, and the joys of cursing. *** Kellye Garrett is the acclaimed author of the upcoming Like A Sister (Mulholland Books) suspense novel in which no one bats an eye when a disgraced reality TV star is found dead in the Bronx—except her estranged half-sister, whose refusal to believe the official sto...
Jan 18, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Audra Russell speaks with author and leader Terrance Lee. Terrance Lee, AKA The Introvert Leader had always avoided taking on leadership roles in his life. At the age of 13, an experience occurred which caused him to doubt his ability to speak in front of people, and caused him to shy away from the spotlight. This worked for Terrance until he eventually had to learn leadership skills by necessity at his first engineering job out of college. When he had been working in his first role for a short ...
Nov 09, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Audra Russell speaks with horror authors Sylvester Barzey, Michelle Lane & Steven Van Patten. There's a misconception that Black horror authors only recently came on the scene after Jordan Peele's debut horror film. But Black people have been on the horror scene along. We have a great time discussing Black authors in the horror space, expectations for the future, diversity in horror, and making stories believable (because we all know Black folks ain't going to investigate not one sound out i...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Audra Russell chats with author Sylvester Barzey. Sylvester Barzey is a best-selling horror and fantasy author who grew up in Bronx, NY, and was later transplanted to Lawrence, GA. A military veteran with an addiction to all things horror, Sylvester’s goal is to shine a spotlight on BIPOC characters within the horror/fantasy genre. We creep between the pages of his short story compilation, Stitches, and talk about the importance of Black representation in horror, how he got into the horror genre...
Oct 19, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Felix Dimaro and I sneak in between the pages of his novella, Viral Lives, and talk about his character Simon, who has no moral compass, the importance of writing characters relatable to any culture, and taking up space in the horror genre. 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...
Oct 19, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Brenda and I get deep between the pages of her mystery and suspense novel, Heartless, and talk about her road from self-published to traditionally published and back again. We get into what it's like to write from a man's perspective, the world of the futanari, writing erotica, and share a lot of laughs -- and heartfelt moments -- along the way. 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 ...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 82
Audra Russell speaks with author Liela Fuller. Liela Marie Fuller is an Author, Speaker, Blogger, and Entrepreneur. Liela is a transparent author – unashamed to put her life in print. In Life’s Reflection, her first poetry book, she invited us deep into her world, gripping us with passionate pieces like “Black Rose,” “Is Love What You Call It,” and “Addicted”. Liela’s transparency in the face of trials attracted the attention of many readers and has generated a strong following. In 2015, Liela r...
Sep 19, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Audra Russell speaks with author Jacqueline Stewart. Author Jacqueline Stewart resides in the state of Louisiana. She’s a military spouse and mother of two children. She graduated from Northwestern State University, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. Her roots in writing began with play productions. Jacqueline has written several inspirational plays, a web series, and a short film. She’s also written inspirational books. Jacqueline is excited to expand her creative writing...
Sep 13, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Audra Russell speaks with author Cerece Rennie Murphy. National bestselling and award-winning author Cerece Rennie Murphy has published ten novels, children’s books, and short stories, including her latest release Between Two Seas. In addition, Mrs. Murphy and her son are also working on completing Ellis and The Cloud Kingdom, the 3rd book in the Ellis and the Magic Mirror early reader children’s book series. Mrs. Murphy lives and writes in her hometown of Washington, DC with her family. To lear...
Aug 31, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Audra Russell speaks with horror author and Writer's Atelier owner Racquel Henry. Racquel Henry is a Trinidadian writer, editor, and writing coach with an MFA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She spent six years as an English Professor and currently owns the writing studio, Writer’s Atelier, in Maitland, FL. In 2010, Racquel co-founded Black Fox Literary Magazine where she still serves as an editor, and recently joined Voyage YA Journal as Editor-in-Chief. Since 2013, Racquel has presented a...
Aug 31, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 78
