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Discussing Knight's Shade by Angela Henry

June 11, 2024 02:45 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode I discuss the second book in Angela Henry's Xavier Knight series, Knight's Shade. I also discuss three new books I recently added to my directory of crime fiction by Black authors. Finally, I discuss why the podcast has been on such a long pause and what are my plans for the podcast in the future. You can find all the books discussed and more here: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/podcast-episode/knights-shade-angela-henry/

Tracy Clark Talks About Her New Mystery "Hide"

March 12, 2023 18:48 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

For the second time, I have had the honor to interview award winning mystery author Tracy Clark. We talk about the first book in her new Detective Harriet Foster mystery series, "Hide". Tracy provides some great insights into the creation of her new sleuth, Harriet Foster. Listen to this interview to find out why Ms. Clark gave her sleuth three incredible heavy burdens to carry while she attempts to hunt down a serial killer who is targeting red hair women with deep blue eyes. You will als...

A Conversation with Mystery Author Faye Snowden

June 15, 2022 07:34 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Fay Snowden's Website: Noir mystery writer | Faye Snowden I had the immense pleasure to talk with mystery author Faye Snowden. Her latest book is “A Killing Rain” and features her sleuth, Raven Burns. “A Killing Rain” is the second book in the Raven Burns series of mysteries. We Discuss 2:15 Faye provides an overview of “A Killing Rain” 4:06 We discuss Faye’s sleuth, Raven Burns 15:17 Faye provides insight into the motivation for the names of the books in the series 19:37 We d...

Discussing Comedy: American Style by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Tonia Ransom from The Nightlight Podcast

February 03, 2022 09:54 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

My final discussion of the novels by Jessie Redmon Fauset is with Tonia Ransom from The Nightlight Podcast. We dig deep into Fauset’s novel “Comedy: American Style”. This novel explores the desires of a family matriarch’s commitment to passing for white and the effect it has on her children. Faucet presents the dynamics of passing from several different perspectives. Tonia’s deep and personal views on the story are a delight to hear. We also delve into how Fauset presents the world of the B...

A Conversation with Mystery Author Nicole Glover

November 23, 2021 04:43 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

A Conversation with Mystery Author Nicole Glover - I Found This Great Book Nicole Glovers books “The Conductors” and “The Undertakers” are historical mystery set in post civil war Philidelphia. The sleuths Hetty and Benjy solve murder mysteries with magic. We Discuss: 03:00 – Nicole discusses her motivation for creating The Conductors. 04:13 – Nicole provides details on her research process. She provides some insightful information on the fact and myths of life during the Pre and Post...

A Conversation with Alverne Ball – Mystery and Graphic Novel Author

November 11, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Alverne Ball https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/interviews/a-conversation-with-alverne-ball-mystery-and-graphic-novel-author/ Author of the Frank Calhoun police procedurals series Only the Holy Remain Blue Religion And the New Graphic Novel – “Across the Tracks: Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre and Black Wall Street” We discuss Alverne’s sleuth Frank Calhoun who has some heavy demons he is fighting. Alverne provides insight into the character and his reasons for creating Fran...

Discussing "The Chinaberry Tree" by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Mollie and Dani of Black Chick Lit

September 23, 2021 04:52 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

Dani and Mollie from the Black Chick Lit podcast join me to discuss Jessie Redmon Fauset's third novel, "The Chinaberry Tree". A fascinating novel that explores the lives of three black women in a small suburban town in early 1900s New Jersey. The novel explores their desire for respectability and security through marriage. But a family secret lingers in the background of their lives and threatens to disrupt all their dreams. In the first 30 minutes we have a spoiler free discussion of the...

The Shoemaker Murder by George Schuyler - Featured Mystery Short Story

September 21, 2021 05:56 - 5 minutes - 5 MB

The Shoemaker Murder can be found in the anthology “Spooks, Spies, and Private Eyes” edited by Paula L. Woods. A collection of mystery, crime, and suspense fiction by Black authors. You can purchase you own copy of this anthology by going to www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/145. The Shoemaker Murder is a locked room mystery set in Harlem in the early 1900s. Johnson, the shoemaker, lies dead on his shop floor. He was hit brutally in the back of the head with a hammer. The door of the shop was lo...

Discussing The Conscience of the Court by Zora Neale Hurston

September 21, 2021 05:09 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB

In this short story, Hurston features the trail of Laura Lee Kimble and her fight for justice. We also learn of a lifelong friendship between two women.

The Conscience of the Court by Zora Neale Hurston

September 21, 2021 05:09 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB

In this short story, Hurston features the trail of Laura Lee Kimble and her fight for justice. We also learn of a lifelong friendship between two women.

Teddy Hayes - Featured Mystery Author

September 21, 2021 03:53 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MB

Featured mystery author Teddy Hayes. Creator of the Devil Barnett Detective Mystery Series. Teddy Hayes - Black Mystery Authors - I Found This Great Book

Since You Went Away by Frankie Y. Bailey - Featured Mystery Short Story

August 26, 2021 05:07 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MB

The first in a series of short stories I will feature. I discuss "Since You Went Away" by Frankie Y Bailey. A locked room style mystery set on a train going from New Orleans to Chicago in 1946. https://ifoundthisgreatbook.com/142

Discussing Hurricane by Zora Neale Hurston

August 25, 2021 05:44 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MB

My discussion of the Hurston short story Hurricane. This short story from the "Complete Stories" collection is an excerpt from Hurston's novel "Thier Eyes Were Watching God" You can listen to all my discussions of Hurston's short stories at https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/zora

Hurricane by Zora Neale Hurston

August 25, 2021 05:44 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MB

My discussion of the Hurston short story Hurricane. This short story from the "Complete Stories" collection is an excerpt from Hurston's novel "Thier Eyes Were Watching God" You can listen to all my discussions of Hurston's short stories at https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/zora

Jake Lamar - Featured Mystery Author

August 25, 2021 05:07 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MB

I feature mystery author Jake Lamar. Author of the American Mysteries in Paris series.

Discussing "Plum Bun" by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Alicia - The Pretty Brown Eye Reader

August 15, 2021 13:37 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

I am joined by Alicia – The Pretty Brown Eye Reader to discuss “Plum Bun” by Jessie Redmon Fauset. We have an in-depth discussion of Faucet’s story which explores the life changing consequences for a Black woman, Angela, and her sister, Virginia, when Angela decides to pass for white.

Discussing High John De Conquer by Zora Neale Hurston

August 08, 2021 23:36 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

My discussion of Zora Neale Hurston's short story, "High John De Conquer." A story written as a gift of hope to the United States during the challenging times of World War II.

High John De Conquer by Zora Neale Hurston

August 08, 2021 23:36 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

My discussion of Zora Neale Hurston's short story, "High John De Conquer." A story written as a gift of hope to the United States during the challenging times of World War II.

Solomon Jones - Featured Mystery Author

July 28, 2021 04:29 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MB

Featuring mystery author Solomon Jones. He writes thrilling amateur sleuth and police procedurals. Check out his book at: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/136

A Conversation with Cheryl Head – Author of the Charlie Mack Motown Series

July 27, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

I had so much fun talking with Cheryl Head about her latest book in the Charlie Mack Motown series, Warn Me When It's Time. We dig deep in discussing her sleuth Charlene “Charlie” Mack. Cheryl shares insight into her research methods for the latest book that deals with hate groups in Detroit. These are just some of the great things we talked about. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/138 We discussed: 00:43 -----We talk Bouchercon and Cheryl's involvement as a board member 02:34 -----Cher...

A Conversation with Nekesa Afia - Historical Mystery Author

July 13, 2021 05:07 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

I had the magnificent pleasure to talk with historical mystery author Nekesa Afia about her new book "Dead Dead Girls". A mystery set in the Harlem Renaissance. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/135 We discussed: 01:25 – Nekesa shares why she selected 1920s Harlem as the setting for her mystery 03:03 – We learn how Nekesa's sleuth Louise Lloyd was created 06:22 – We talk about how the reader will gain a new insight into Harlem and the 1920s 07:36 – Nekesa share more on the events tha...

The Story of Harlem Slang by Zora Neale Hurston

July 13, 2021 03:53 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Published in 1942 in The American Mercury The original version of this story is titled “Now You Cookin’ with Gas Includes a “Glossary of Harlem Slang” which was originally call “Harlem Slanguage https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/zora The narrator begins telling us about Jelly. A young man who is a pimp. Now in 1942 the team pimp did not mean what it means today. A pimp in this story was a man who lived off the kindness of women due to his ability to romance and seduce them. I guess...

Discussing The Story of Harlem Slang by Zora Neale Hurston

July 13, 2021 03:53 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Published in 1942 in The American Mercury The original version of this story is titled “Now You Cookin’ with Gas Includes a “Glossary of Harlem Slang” which was originally call “Harlem Slanguage https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/zora The narrator begins telling us about Jelly. A young man who is a pimp. Now in 1942 the team pimp did not mean what it means today. A pimp in this story was a man who lived off the kindness of women due to his ability to romance and seduce them. I guess...

Alexia Gordon - Featured Mystery Author

July 13, 2021 03:34 - 5 minutes - 5.67 MB

This week's featured mystery author is Alexia Gordon. The author of the Gethsemane Brown Mysteries. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/133

Rachel Howzell Hall - Featured Mystery Author

July 06, 2021 03:08 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MB

This week I feature mystery author Rachel Howzell Hall. An award-winning mystery author. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/132

Talking with Tracy Clark - Author of the Chicago Mystery Series

June 24, 2021 07:40 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

I had the great honor of talking with mystery author Tracy Clark, the author of the Chicago Mystery series that features private investigator Cass Raines. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/interviews/talking-with-mystery-author-tracy-clark/ We discussed: 02:00 - We learn about Tracy's sleuth Cass Raines 04:10 - We learn why Cass Raines entered the police force 06:30 - We talk about the source of Cass' courage 08:41 - Tracy shares why her stories are set in Chicago 12:14 - We le...

Cock Robin Beale Street by Zora Neale Hurston

June 22, 2021 05:43 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MB

My discussion of the Hurston short story, "Cock Robin Beale Street".

Discussing Cock Robin Beale Street by Zora Neale Hurston

June 22, 2021 05:43 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MB

My discussion of the Hurston short story, "Cock Robin Beale Street".

Cock Robin Belae Street by Zora Neale Hurston

June 22, 2021 05:43 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MB

My discussion of the Hurston short story, "Cock Robin Beale Street".

Krys Batts - Featured Mystery Author

June 21, 2021 03:09 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MB

This week's featured mystery author from The Black Mystery Authors Directory is Krys Batts. The author of "What's Done in the Dark". Krys Batts - Black Mystery Authors - I Found This Great Book

Discussing "There is Confusion" by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Marci and Ako from The Colored Pages Book Club Podcast

June 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

My bookish friends, Marci and Ako from The Colored Pages Book Club join me for a fun and insightful discussion of the first novel by Jessie Redmon Fauset, “There is Confusion”. Jessie Fauset was a pivotal person from the Harlem Renaissance. She was the editor of “The Crisis”, the publication of the N.A.A.C.P. She edited many of the famous writers from the Harlem Renaissance. Published in 1924, “There is Confusion”, follows the coming of age of a group of friends who are the first generatio...

Uncle Monday by Zora Neale Hurston

May 11, 2021 04:26 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

A discussion of what I believe is a wonderful horror story by Hurston.

Discussing Uncle Monday by Zora Neale Hurston

May 11, 2021 04:26 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

A discussion of what I believe is a wonderful horror story by Hurston.

R Lanier Clemons - Featured Mystery Author

May 10, 2021 03:28 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MB

This week I am featuring mystery author R. Lanier Clemons. She is the author of the Jonelle Sweet mystery series. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/126

Mother Catherine by Zora Neale Hurston

April 27, 2021 06:02 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MB

I continue my journey through the short stories of Zora Neale Hurston in my discussion of Mother Catherine.

Discussing Mother Catherine by Zora Neale Hurston

April 27, 2021 06:02 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MB

I continue my journey through the short stories of Zora Neale Hurston in my discussion of Mother Catherine.

Ceici Christy - Feature Mystery Author

April 27, 2021 05:37 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MB

Featuring the author of the "Sherise Stone Mystery Series" CeiCi Christy. The first book in the series is "Major League Rookies".

Nelson George - Featured Mystery Author

April 12, 2021 06:36 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MB

Featuring mystery author Nelson George. The author of the D. Hunter mystery series.

Abby Collette aka Abby Vandiver - Featured Mystery Author

March 29, 2021 05:39 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MB

This week I am featuring the cozy mystery author Abby Collette also known as Abby Vandiver.

VM Burns - Featured Mystery Author

March 16, 2021 07:20 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MB

This week's featured mystery author is VM Burns. VM Burns is a cozy mystery author who has three wonderful mystery series you should check out.

Angela Henry - Featured Mystery Author

March 01, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.76 MB

Angela Henry is the author of the Kendra Clayton mystery series. Angela is also the author of "Knight's Fall".

Discussing She Rock by Zora Neale Hurston

January 28, 2021 03:05 - 5 minutes - 5.72 MB

My discussion of the short story "She Rock" by Zora Neale Hurston. This story is another version of the story told in Hurston's story "The Country in the Woman".

Tracy Clark - Featured Mystery Author

January 28, 2021 02:54 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MB

Tracy Clark is the author of the Cass Raines mystery series. The series features Cass Raines who is an ex-cop turned private investigator. Check all of Tracy Clark's books here: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/118

Discussing - The Fire and the Cloud by Zora Neale Hurston

January 18, 2021 15:04 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MB

This week we talk about a short story that is an excerpt of Hurston's novel, Moses Man of the Mountain. In this story Hurston explores the moment Moses transitions from life to death.

Paula Woods - Featured Mystery Author

January 18, 2021 05:02 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MB

This week I am featuring the creator of the Charlotte Justice series, Paula Woods.

Discussing Monkey Junk by Zora Neale Hurston

January 05, 2021 09:06 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MB

My discussion of the short story "Monkey Junk" by Zora Neale Hurston. An interesting story written in an old testament biblical style. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/zora

Karen Grigsby Bates - Featured Mystery Author

January 05, 2021 07:40 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MB

Karen Grigsby Bates is the author of two mystery novels that feature the journalist sleuth Alex Powell. These stories are set in the Black publishing world. Here two books are "Plain Brown Wrapper" and " Chosen People" https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/114

Discussing - The Back Room by Zora Neale Hurston

December 12, 2020 06:08 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MB

If this short story had a sound track, it would be the Billy Strayhorn song, Lush Life. This story shows the range of Hurston's writing and gives us another view of life in Harlem in the 1930s. You can listen to all of my discussion here: Reading Zora Neale Hurston's Short Stories - I Found This Great Book

Attica Locke - Featured Mystery Author

December 12, 2020 05:05 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MB

This week I am featuring the award winning mystery author Attica Locke. The author of the Highway 59 mystery series.

Discussing - The Book of Harlem by Zora Neale Hurston

December 04, 2020 07:07 - 4 minutes - 6.97 MB

This story is available in both collections of Hurston's short stories An exploration of writing style by Hurston This short story is similar to "Book of Harlem" in its writing style. In both of these stories, Hurston uses a structure and voice that is similar to old testament texts. From the numbered paragraphs to the use of third person, these stories take on the same voice you would hear if someone read the old testament to you. I can almost imagine a preacher reading this story as a ...

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