Chelsea talks with Rachel Howzell Hall as they discuss her journey as an author, balancing a full-time job, transitioning from writing thrillers to romanticy, and the impact of life experiences on her writing.
00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast
00:22 Introducing Rachel Howzell Hall
01:33 Balancing Writing with a Full-Time Job
03:48 The Creative Process and Finding Time
12:04 Navigating the Publishing Industry
18:50 The Importance of Support and Community
25:00 AI as a Tool: Embracing the Future
25:25 Transitioning Genres: From Thriller to Romanticy
33:20 Personal Growth and Grief
44:08 Writing Advice and Final Thoughts
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Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelhowzell.com/
What Fire Brings: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8173
The Last One: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8199
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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/KihME
We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadge
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Chelsea's Discord Community: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb
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The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links
Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/
Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin
Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services
Chelsea interviews author Kelis Rowe about her debut novel 'Finding Jupiter,' her journey in traditional publishing, and the balancing act of crafting authentic YA romance amidst life's many challenges.
00:00 Welcome to the Written in Melanin Podcast
00:22 Introducing Kelis Rowe and Her Debut Novel
01:50 Kelis Rowe's Journey to Becoming an Author
02:21 The Reality of Publishing and Writing
04:34 Navigating the Publishing Industry
06:51 The Importance of Writing What You Love
13:17 Building Relationships with Editors
18:29 Marketing and Promoting Your Book
25:41 Balancing Writing with Personal Life
36:15 Kelis Rowe's Upcoming Projects
38:49 Final Thoughts and Writing Advice - Kelis' Links: https://linktr.ee/keliswrites Finding Jupiter: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6459 - Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/KihME We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadge - Chelsea's Discord Community: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services
In this episode of the Written In Melanin podcast, host C. M. Lockhart speaks with author Julian Winters about his journey as a Black and queer writer, the importance of authentic storytelling, transitioning from young adult to adult fiction, and the impact of representation in literature.
00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast
00:23 Introducing Julian Winters
03:44 Navigating the Publishing Industry
20:38 Accolades and Awards
25:29 Shifting from Young Adult to Adult Fiction
30:05 The Importance of Black Voices in Literature
37:15 The Joy of Writing
47:00 Advice for Aspiring Authors
49:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Julian's Books
Prince of the Palisades | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8169
I Think They Love You | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8168
Julian's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/wintersjulian/
Julian's Website
https://www.julianwinters.com/
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Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://amzn.to/4eALU2x We Are Dying Gods: https://amzn.to/3zmWNFi BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services
In this episode of the Written In Melanin podcast, host C. M. Lockhart speaks with guest Robbie J. Atkinson, renowned for her avant garde storytelling, about her unique approach to crafting complex characters and plots in Manga and film, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the importance of creating diverse and thought-provoking narratives.
00:00 Introduction to the Written In Melanin Podcast
00:24 Meet Robbie J. Atkinson: Avant Garde Storyteller
01:28 Robbie's Unique Storytelling Approach
01:58 The Importance of Original Stories
03:50 Balancing Entertainment and Thought-Provoking Content
04:38 Creating Complex Characters and Stories
09:10 Robbie's Journey in Film and Manga
10:10 Founding RPX Media Production
32:28 Challenges and Rewards of Creating Manga
37:39 Marketing and Business Strategies for Creatives
44:49 Advice for New Authors
47:49 Conclusion and Where to Find More
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https://www.rpxmediaproduction.com/the7thkingdom - Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - 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 - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services #BlackAuthors #AuthorTube