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Tyora Moody - Featured Mystery Author

December 04, 2020 06:38 - 5 minutes - 8.2 MB

This week I am featuring mystery author Tyora Moody. Tyora writes soul-searching mysteries with a dash of romance. www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/110

Discussing "The Country in the Woman" with Alicia the Pretty Brown Eye Reader

November 24, 2020 22:45 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

Alicia from the Pretty Brown Eye Reader YouTube channel joins me for a discussion of this very funny short story. You can also follow Alicia on her Instagram channel @prettybrowneyereader and on Twitter @pbereader. Items we discussed At the 01:25 mark, Alicia talks about her YouTube channel. At the 03:26 mark, I give a brief overview of the story. At the 04:48 mark, we give our initial impressions of the story. At the 06:21 mark, we talk about our impressions of the two main charact...

Terris McMahan Grimes

November 23, 2020 21:50 - 3 minutes - 5.04 MB

This week I feature mystery author Terris McMahan Grimes. She is the author of the Theresa Galloway mystery series. You can view both books in the series at: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/108

Terris McMahan Grimes - Featured Mystery Author

November 23, 2020 21:50 - 3 minutes - 5.04 MB

This week I feature mystery author Terris McMahan Grimes. She is the author of the Theresa Galloway mystery series. You can view both books in the series at: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/108

Kwei Quartey - Featured Mystery Author

November 16, 2020 22:14 - 6 minutes - 9.43 MB

This week’s featured author is Kwei Quartey. Kwei is the author of the Detective Inspector Darko Dawson series and the PI Emma Djan series. Both series are set in Ghana.

R. Franklin James - Featured Mystery Author

November 10, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 8.42 MB

This week's featured author is R. Franklin James. The creator of the Hollis Morgan mystery series. A six book series that follows the life of Hollis Morgan from recently released white collar criminal to becoming a probate lawyer. The books in this series are: The Fallen Angels Book Club Sticks & Stones The Return of the Fallen Angels Book Club The Trade List The Bell Tolls The Identity Thief R. Franklin James has started a new cozy mystery series. The first book in the s...

The Eatonville Anthology by Zora Neale Hurston

November 04, 2020 04:24 - 4 minutes - 6.15 MB

This week I am discussing The Eatonville Anthology by Zora Neale Hurston. Imagine sitting on a porch in Eatonville with Zora and listening to her share gossip about each of the people walking by. That is how you will feel when you read this short story.

Discussing The Eatonville Anthology by Zora Neale Hurston

November 04, 2020 04:24 - 4 minutes - 6.15 MB

This week I am discussing The Eatonville Anthology by Zora Neale Hurston. Imagine sitting on a porch in Eatonville with Zora and listening to her share gossip about each of the people walking by. That is how you will feel when you read this short story.

Kellye Garrett - Featured Mystery Author

November 03, 2020 02:17 - 4 minutes - 6.86 MB

This week's featured author is Kellye Garrett. Kellye Garrett is the creator of the " A Detective by Day" mystery series. https://kellyegarrett.com/ https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/104

The Gilded Six-Bits by Zora Neale Hurston feat. Colored Pages Book Club

October 27, 2020 23:03 - 1 hour - 107 MB

A wonderful discussion of Zora Neale Hurston’s short story “The Gilded Six-Bits” with Marci and Ako from The Colored Pages Book Club. We dig deep into one of Hurston’s most read short stories. We have so much fun talking about this great short story and reflect on some real-life things. I want to thank Marci and Ako for joining me on this special episode. Check out their great podcast. https://www.thesecoloredpages.com/

Discussing The Gilded Six-Bits by Zora Neale Hurston feat. Colored Pages Book Club

October 27, 2020 23:03 - 1 hour - 107 MB

A wonderful discussion of Zora Neale Hurston’s short story “The Gilded Six-Bits” with Marci and Ako from The Colored Pages Book Club. We dig deep into one of Hurston’s most read short stories. We have so much fun talking about this great short story and reflect on some real-life things. I want to thank Marci and Ako for joining me on this special episode. Check out their great podcast. https://www.thesecoloredpages.com/

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Featured Mystery Author

October 26, 2020 22:59 - 4 minutes - 6.72 MB

This week I am featuring mystery author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and screen writer Anna Waterhouse wrote three books based on the character Mycroft Holmes. View all of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mystery at: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/102

Hugh Holton - Featured Mystery Author

October 19, 2020 21:41 - 4 minutes - 6.77 MB

This week I am featuring Hugh Holton. He is the author of ten police procedurals that follow the investigations and life of tough Chicago police officer Larry Cole. Hugh Holton draws on his 29 years of experience as a Chicago police officer for this very successful police procedural series. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/101

A Conversation with Frankie Y. Bailey – Mystery Author - Crime Historian

October 15, 2020 08:59 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MB

For the 100th episode of I Found This Great Book, I was honored to speak with Dr. Frankie Y. Bailey. Frankie is a crime historian, the creator of Frankie’s list on the Sisters in Crime website and the author of two mystery series. Frankie is also the author of “African American Mystery Writers: A Historical and Thematic Study”. This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn about the history of black authors contribution to the mystery genre. Follow Frankie on her website: www....

A Conversation with Mystery Author Danny Gardner

October 08, 2020 15:41 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Danny Gardner is the author of two hard-boiled mysteries. His first book is "A Negro and an Ofay" and his latest book is "Ace Boon Coon". We talk about his inspiration for his books, how his life experiences influence his writing and his sleuth "Elliot Caprice". To see all of Danny Gardner's books go to: www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/99 We Discussed: [00:01:18] Danny Gardner's stories are set in Chicago in the 1950s. Danny explains why he selected this time period for his stories. [0...

Chassie West - Featured Mystery Author

October 01, 2020 03:51 - 6 minutes - 9.18 MB

This week I am featuring Chassie West. The author of the Leigh Ann Warren mystery series.

A Conversation With Cozy Mystery Author Abby Vandiver

September 24, 2020 19:57 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

I had the honor to speak with Abby Vandiver, who is an accomplished and prolific cozy mystery author. She has five different cozy series. We talk about her latest book in her new “Ice Cream Parlor” series titled “A Deadly Inside Scoop”. In this series Abby uses the pen name “Abby Collette”. This was a fun, informative and inspirational conversation. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/97 [00:02:04] Abby tell us why she selected Chagrin Falls, Ohio for the setting for her new cozy mystery...

Discussing Possum or Pig by Zora Neale Hurston

September 24, 2020 16:17 - 3 minutes - 5.57 MB

This week I discuss the Zora Neale Hurston short story, Possum or Pig.

Possum or Pig by Zora Neale Hurston

September 24, 2020 16:17 - 3 minutes - 5.57 MB

This week I discuss the Zora Neale Hurston short story, Possum or Pig.

Valerie Wilson Wesley - Featured Mystery Author

September 24, 2020 15:53 - 4 minutes - 6.54 MB

This week I am featuring mystery author Valerie Wilson Wesley. The author of the Tamara Hayle private investigator mystery series. Valerie also has a new cozy mystery coming out in Jan. 2021. Discover more mystery and thriller authors in the Black Mystery Author Directory.

Knight's Fall by Angela Henry - Book Recommendation

September 04, 2020 06:23 - 3 minutes - 5.81 MB

This week I discuss and recommend the book "Knight's Fall" by Angela Henry.

A Conversation with Troy L. Wiggins - Author - Publisher of FIYAH Lit Mag

September 03, 2020 21:34 - 1 hour - 109 MB

A great conversation with Troy L. Wiggins. Troy is an accomplished speculative fiction writer and one of the founders of FIYAH Literature Magazine. We talked about his writing journey, the birth, growth, and impact of FIYAH. We talk about FIYAHCON and his thoughts on the future of speculative fiction.

Discussing Under the Bridge by Zora Neale Hurston

September 03, 2020 14:51 - 3 minutes - 5.21 MB

This week I discuss the short story "Under the Bridge" by Zora Neale Hurston. A story where love is the main character. You can view all my discussions here: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/reading-zora-neale-hurstons-short-stories/

Under the Bridge by Zora Neale Hurston

September 03, 2020 14:51 - 3 minutes - 5.21 MB

This week I discuss the short story "Under the Bridge" by Zora Neale Hurston. A story where love is the main character. You can view all my discussions here: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/reading-zora-neale-hurstons-short-stories/

Robert Greer - Featured Author

September 03, 2020 14:21 - 3 minutes - 5.32 MB

This week I am featuring the creator of the C.J. Floyd mystery series, Robert Greer. Fans of hard-boiled mysteries and amateur sleuth mysteries will enjoy this series. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/91

Robert Greer - Featured Mystery Author

September 03, 2020 14:21 - 3 minutes - 5.32 MB

This week I am featuring the creator of the C.J. Floyd mystery series, Robert Greer. Fans of hard-boiled mysteries and amateur sleuth mysteries will enjoy this series. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/91

Lee E. Meadows - Featured Mystery Author

August 24, 2020 23:56 - 3 minutes - 4.68 MB

Lee E Meadows is the author of the Lincoln Keller mystery series. His stories are known for the way he makes the city of Detroit a character in his stories. His stories provide a view of the mysteries and intrigues in the city through the eyes of private investigator Lincoln Keller. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/90

Discussing the Work of Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins with Dr. Cherene Sherrard-Johnson

August 20, 2020 06:55 - 54 minutes - 75.7 MB

I discuss the life and works of the writer Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins with Dr. Cherene Sherrard-Johnson who is the president of the Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins Society. From the late 1800’s through the early 1900’s Hopkins was a prolific writer. Her short story “Talma Gordon” is credited as the first published mystery by a Black author.

Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston

August 19, 2020 22:57 - 5 minutes - 8.08 MB

This week I discuss the short story Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston.

Discussing Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston

August 19, 2020 22:57 - 5 minutes - 8.08 MB

This week I discuss the short story Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston.

Pamela Thomas-Graham - Featured Mystery Author

August 18, 2020 03:08 - 6 minutes - 9.19 MB

This week I am featuring the author of the Ivy League Mystery Series, Pamela Thomas-Graham. In this series, Harvard economics professor, Nikki Chase, takes on the role of amateur sleuth to solve murder mysteries at various Ivy League universities. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/87

Muttsy by Zora Neale Hurston

August 13, 2020 22:06 - 5 minutes - 8.31 MB

In this episode I discuss Zora Neale Hurston's short story, Muttsy.

Discussing Muttsy by Zora Neale Hurston

August 13, 2020 22:06 - 5 minutes - 8.31 MB

In this episode I discuss Zora Neale Hurston's short story, Muttsy.

Charlotte Carter - Featured Mystery author

August 11, 2020 03:28 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

This week I am featuring the mystery author Charlotte Carter. The creator of the Nanette Hayes mystery series and the Cook County mystery series. Learn more at https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/black-mystery-authors/charlotte_carter/

A Conversation with Cozy Mystery Author VM Burns

July 23, 2020 03:32 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

A wonderful conversation with cozy mystery author V. M. Burns. We talk about her three cozy mystery series, how irritating people end up the victim of murder in her mysteries, plus a great tip for using Pinterest as a writer of multiple books and series.

Discussing Magnolia Flower by Zora Neale Hurston

July 22, 2020 04:44 - 4 minutes - 5.93 MB

This week I am discussing the short story, Magnolia Flower by Zora Neale Hurston. A love story told by a river to a brook.

Magnolia Flower by Zora Neale Hurston

July 22, 2020 04:44 - 4 minutes - 5.93 MB

This week I am discussing the short story, Magnolia Flower by Zora Neale Hurston. A love story told by a river to a brook.

Jewell Parker Rhodes - Featured Mystery Author

July 21, 2020 02:21 - 6 minutes - 9.5 MB

This week I feature author Jewell Parker Rhodes. The author of three supernatural mysteries set in New Orleans. Voodoo Season Hurricane Moon View the books here: www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/black-mystery-authors/jewell-parker-rhodes/

A Conversation with Cozy Mystery Author Esme Addison

July 15, 2020 21:44 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

Cozy mystery author, Esme Addison (esmeaddison.com) talks with me about her new book, "A Spell for Trouble." We talk about her inclusion of Polish folklore and magical realism in this fun and addictive novel. We talk about the town Esme's story is set in a town called Bellamy Bay. In Esme's novel, the family of the sleuth run an apothecary shop. Esme tells us why she selected this profession and how it provides a rich world for her story. Esme tells us why she selected risk managemen...

Discussing Book of Harlem by Zora Neale Hurston

July 15, 2020 06:23 - 2 minutes - 4.39 MB

This week we are looking at “Book of Harlem” by Zora Neale Hurston. This story took me by surprise because it’s structure and writing style is so different from the previous stories I have read. It is written in a verse format like the Christian Bible. This took me for a loop, and I had to shift my mind to get it but that did not take long, and I was really fascinated by how Hurston was going tell this story. Basically, this is a tale of a young man going off to the big city to seek its jo...

Book of Harlem by Zora Neale Hurston

July 15, 2020 06:23 - 2 minutes - 4.39 MB

This week we are looking at “Book of Harlem” by Zora Neale Hurston. This story took me by surprise because it’s structure and writing style is so different from the previous stories I have read. It is written in a verse format like the Christian Bible. This took me for a loop, and I had to shift my mind to get it but that did not take long, and I was really fascinated by how Hurston was going tell this story. Basically, this is a tale of a young man going off to the big city to seek its jo...

Nora DeLoach - Featured Mystery Author

July 13, 2020 20:48 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

Featuring the cozy mystery author Nora DeLoach. Nora DeLoach creator of the Mama Detective series that features Grace Covington (Mama). Grace (aka "Mama") is a welfare caseworker in a small town in South Carolina named Otis. Grace, along with her daughter, Simone, get drawn into the investigation of murders that occur in the town.

B. Sharise Moore - Conjuring Worlds: An Afrofuturist Textbook

July 09, 2020 20:34 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

My conversation with author, educator, curriculum developer B. Sharise Moore. We talk about her project to create a textbook for Afrofuturist Literature. We also explore the world of Afrofuturist literature and B. Sharise talks about her new novel and the fascinating history that motivated her to create the novel. Support B. Sharise's project by contributing to the Indiegogo campaign. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/conjuring-worlds-an-afrofuturist-textbook/x/5019922#/

Discussing The Bone of Contention by Zora Neale Hurston

July 09, 2020 03:19 - 3 minutes - 5.36 MB

This week I discuss Hurston's short story, "The Bone of Contention." Join me each week as I read and discuss each of the short stories by Zora Neale Hurston.

The Bone of Contention by Zora Neale Hurston

July 09, 2020 03:19 - 3 minutes - 5.36 MB

This week I discuss Hurston's short story, "The Bone of Contention." Join me each week as I read and discuss each of the short stories by Zora Neale Hurston.

Christopher Chambers - Featured Mystery Author

July 08, 2020 03:28 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

This week I feature mystery author Christopher Chambers. The author of the Angela Bivens thriller series and a new book coming in October, "Scavenger."

Tonia Ransom - Horror Author and Creator of the NightLight Podcast

July 02, 2020 05:46 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

I had a fantastic conversation with horror author and creator of the Night Light Podcast, Tonia Ransom. The Night Light podcast presents horror short fiction by black authors. We talk about how Tonia started her podcast, how readers who are new to horror fiction can begin to explore these stories and Tonia shares her writing process. A full transcript of this interview is available on my website (www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/75).

Discussing Black Death by Zora Neale Hurston

July 01, 2020 17:47 - 4 minutes - 6.64 MB

Today I am talking about Zora Neale Hurston’s short story, “Black Death”. This story can be found in “The Complete Stories” and “Hitting a Straight Lick With a Crooked Stick.” I believe that Zora wrote it in 1925. Now almost 100 years later, we can discover and enjoy these stories. In this story, Hurston uses her knowledge of black folklore and black tales of the supernatural, to tell a story of obtaining justice for a broken heart. This story could easily have been an episode Rod Sterling...

Black Death by Zora Neale Hurston

July 01, 2020 17:47 - 4 minutes - 6.64 MB

Today I am talking about Zora Neale Hurston’s short story, “Black Death”. This story can be found in “The Complete Stories” and “Hitting a Straight Lick With a Crooked Stick.” I believe that Zora wrote it in 1925. Now almost 100 years later, we can discover and enjoy these stories. In this story, Hurston uses her knowledge of black folklore and black tales of the supernatural, to tell a story of obtaining justice for a broken heart. This story could easily have been an episode Rod Sterling...

Stephen L. Carter - Featured Mystery Author

June 30, 2020 04:25 - 4 minutes - 7.25 MB

This week's featured mystery author is Stephen L. Carter. Besides being a very good author of mysteries and thrillers, he is a professor of law at Yale University and was a clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/black-mystery-authors/carter-stephen-l/

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