Brianna Peppins on Black representation and being a Black author in YA
Episode description
In this episode of the Written In Melanin podcast, host C. M. Lockhart speaks with guest Brianna Peppins, author of young Adult Contemporary books, about her journey as a Black and Indie author, the influence of HBCUs on her writing, challenges in book marketing for Black authors, and advice for aspiring writers.
00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast
00:23 Meet Brianna Peppins: Author Spotlight
02:00 Choosing Spelman College: A Journey to HBCU
05:10 Creating Black Spaces in YA Literature
10:51 Empathy and Grace: Themes in Brianna's Writing
27:50 Navigating the Publishing World as a Black Author
39:05 Advice for Aspiring Writers and Closing Thoughts
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Brianna Peppins Book
Briarcliff Prep | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/5381
Brianna Peppins Website | https://linktr.ee/BriannaPeppins
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Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/
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Chelsea's Books
We Are the Origin: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wato-hardback
We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadgph
BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb
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