Latest Booklovers Podcast Episodes
Unlocking Unique Gifts: Jennifer Vassel Discusses I Am Unique!
Between the Reads - April 23, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutesJoin 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...
Generation Slayer with Sylvester Barzey
Between the Reads - April 02, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutesTune 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....
Rants & Rambles March 2024 - Happy Easter!
Between the Reads - March 31, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourIt'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: http...
The Calm Effect with Introvert Leader Terrance Lee
Between the Reads - March 25, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutesIntrovert 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...
Unbound 2023: Ready Player One
Unbound Podcast - March 15, 2024 12:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPanelists: BJ Best, Andrew Ervin, Brittney Morris Moderators: Whitney Terrell, V.V. Ganeshananthan Life relies on play. Kittens learn to hunt by pouncing on siblings, springboks practice leaping away from predators, and great apes form bonds through bouts of tag. Video games are the late...
Addicted Series with Multigenre Author Porsha Deun
Between the Reads - March 13, 2024 22:00 - 1 hourThis 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 ...
Unbound 2023: (Re)Writing Kansas City
Unbound Podcast - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPanelists: Desideria Mesa, José Faus, CJ Janovy Moderator: Whitney Terrell How is Kansas City portrayed in literature? Four KC-based writers discuss the city’s long literary legacy and its future. The city has experienced unprecedented growth in its writing and artistic communities over the ...
Unbound 2023: The Revolution Will Not Be Westernized
Unbound Podcast - February 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPanelists: Phong Nguyen, Jocelyn Cullity, Vanessa Riley Moderator: Trudy Lewis We often act as though the West invented the idea of the powerful woman. Yet women have succeeded as political and military leaders throughout the world, often in times of revolution and transition. These three...
Unbound 2023: After Dobbs Panel
Unbound Podcast - February 23, 2024 17:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPanelists: Angela Hume, Jennifer Haigh, Natalie Y. Moore Moderator: Molly Housch Gordon In the aftermath of the Dobbs decision, Margaret Atwood wrote “I thought I was writing fiction in The Handmaid’s Tale.” A theocratic United States where women were treated as if they were “in 17th centu...
Unbound 2023: Something Witchy This Way Comes
Unbound Podcast - February 23, 2024 17:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPanelists: Megan Kaminiski, Megan Giddings, Sun Yung Shin, Desideria Mesa Moderator: Tina Casagrand Foss Where do we find hope, community, and belonging in the face of a divided and distant society? If only there were some magic to see things differently. These writers’ latest books use wi...
Unbound 2023: Paper Jam Panel
Unbound Podcast - February 23, 2024 17:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPanelists: Calvin Kasulke, Akil Kumarasamy, YZ Chin Moderator: Donald Quist Once upon a time, networks were made of connected people. Now, the most relevant networks are digital. As technology advances and invades our workplaces, we’re faced with a cloud of innovations that change the shap...
Respect, Revelations, and Riotous Laughs: Kicking Off 2024 on Rants and Rambles!
Between the Reads - January 31, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour📚🎙️ 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...
Legacy and Sisterhood: Unveiling The Gardins of Edin with Rosey Lee
Between the Reads - January 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour📚 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! #TheGardinsOf...
Steel & Soul: Sistah Samurai with Tatiana Obey
Between the Reads - November 07, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutesDive 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...
Underwater Redemption: A Journey with Jessica Cage and A Corruption of Gilded Ashes
Between the Reads - October 31, 2023 14:00 - 57 minutesDive 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 ...
Descent of a Broken Man: Unraveling the Darkness with Ashon Ruffins
Between the Reads - October 24, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutesThe 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...
Courtship & Cataclysm with Horror Author Michelle Renee Lane
Between the Reads - October 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour🌒 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...
Chills & Childhood: E.M. Lacey's Spooky Tales
Between the Reads - October 10, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes🖤🎃 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 ...
Black Authors in Fantasy - Exploring The Seventh Cadence with Jim Wilbourne
Between the Reads - October 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour🌌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 Wilb...
Divine Rebellions: Unveiling the Wrath with C.M. Lockhart
Between the Reads - September 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourC.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 mo...
That Self-Same Metal with Author Brittany N. Williams
Between the Reads - September 19, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutesBrittany 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 th...
Good Things with Children's Book Author Maryah Greene
Between the Reads - September 11, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutesI 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 ...
Eat, Play, Love: A Grand Birthday Dilemma!
Between the Reads - September 05, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutesI 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 grand...
Rants & Rambles August 2023 - BTR's 150th Episode!!!
Between the Reads - August 31, 2023 12:00 - 2 hoursIt'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 ab...
Birthday, Book Launch, Blacktober Reads & Upcoming 150th Episode!
Between the Reads - August 28, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutesIt'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 s...
Whispers of Destiny: A Unique Journey Through Family, Identity, and Choices in 'Returning the Bones'
Between the Reads - August 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourIt'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...
The Enough Series Finale with Author Mo Flames
Between the Reads - August 15, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutesIt'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, ...
Thrilled to Pieces with Author J.R. Mason
Between the Reads - August 08, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutesYou 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...
Rants & Rambles July 2023
Between the Reads - July 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourIt'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...
Royalty & Resilience with Dr. Vanessa Riley
Between the Reads - July 25, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutesStep 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 red...