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Join Niccara, host of ...But Make It Books features candid conversations with authors, bookstore owners, and literary figures—bookishly healing through life, one story at a time. Explore the creativity and passion behind the books and people shaping the literary world. Because everything's better when you make it books.

  1. 8 JAN

    Hypervisible and Invisible: Paula Chase on The Heights and Who Gets to Be Human

    Join Niccara as she welcomes Paula Chase, co-founder of The Brown Bookshelf and author of the Heights series, to the pod! We talk about her novel The Balancing Act, the power of reclaiming language around grief, and how young people navigate invisibility within communities fighting over scarce resources in their own neighborhoods. Perfect for readers who appreciate stories centered on Black youth, community resilience, grief and healing, institutional critique, and the courage it takes to be truly seen. Make sure you pick up The Balancing Act from where you get your books! Follow Us: @butmakeitbookspod | @thebookishhottie | bookishlyhealing.com Follow & Find Paula Chase: paulachasewrites.com | @paulachaseauthor Shop With Us: Use our Mahogany Books link with code BMIB Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review! Keeping it real...but make it books. Peace y'all Mentioned in this episode: African Ancestry We are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago. African Ancestry The Seven Daughters of Dupree Pre-Order Offer  Nikisha Elise Williams, the host of the Black and Published podcast, is celebrating the release of her forthcoming novel, The Seven Daughters of Dupree. This historical fiction novel is about the secrets kept between mothers and daughters over the course of seven generations and is told backwards in time from 1995 to 1860. The Seven Daughters of Dupree will be released on January 27th, 2026, but is available for pre-order now at MahoganyBooks.com. Please consider pre-ordering The Seven Daughters of Dupree today. African Ancestry We are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago. African Ancestry

    51 min

  2. 25/12/2025

    Stewards of the Wilds: How Analeigh Sbrana Empowers Through Fantasy

    Join Niccara as she welcomes Sunday Times Bestselling author Analeigh Sbrana to the pod! We talk about her duology "Lore of the Wilds" and "Lore of the Tides", the power of Black heroines discovering their own magic, and how courage, stewardship of the land, and community create opportunities for freedom and belonging. Fantasy and romantasy lovers, especially those who appreciate stories centered on Black girlhood, identity, and representation, this episode is for you! Lore of the Wilds Lore of the Tides Make sure you pick up the Lore duology from where you get your books! Follow Us: @butmakeitbookspod | @thebookishhottie | bookishlyhealing.com Follow & Find Analeigh Sbrana: analeighsbrana.com | @analeighsbrana Shop With Us: Use our Mahogany Books link with code BMIB Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review! Mentioned in this episode: African Ancestry We are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago. African Ancestry The Seven Daughters of Dupree Pre-Order Offer  Nikisha Elise Williams, the host of the Black and Published podcast, is celebrating the release of her forthcoming novel, The Seven Daughters of Dupree. This historical fiction novel is about the secrets kept between mothers and daughters over the course of seven generations and is told backwards in time from 1995 to 1860. The Seven Daughters of Dupree will be released on January 27th, 2026, but is available for pre-order now at MahoganyBooks.com. Please consider pre-ordering The Seven Daughters of Dupree today. African Ancestry We are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago. African Ancestry

    47 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    "You Wanted a Worshipper, Not a Wife": Dominion with Addie E. Citchens

    Join Niccara as she welcomes Addie E. Citchens, inaugural recipient of the Farrar, Straus and Giroux Writer's Fellowship and debut author, to the pod! We talk about her novel Dominion, the cost of maintaining false narratives, and how women become the custodians of family reputation and community silence in the Black church. Perfect for readers who appreciate stories centered on Black womanhood, Southern life, faith, complicity, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. Make sure you pick up Dominion from where you get your books! Follow Us: @butmakeitbookspod | @thebookishhottie | bookishlyhealing.com Follow & Find Addie E. Citchens: addiecitchens.com | @addiecitchens Shop With Us: Use our Mahogany Books link with code BMIB Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review! Keeping healing...but make it books. Peace y'all Mentioned in this episode: African Ancestry We are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago. African Ancestry African Ancestry We are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago. African Ancestry The Seven Daughters of Dupree Pre-Order Offer  Nikisha Elise Williams, the host of the Black and Published podcast, is celebrating the release of her forthcoming novel, The Seven Daughters of Dupree. This historical fiction novel is about the secrets kept between mothers and daughters over the course of seven generations and is told backwards in time from 1995 to 1860. The Seven Daughters of Dupree will be released on January 27th, 2026, but is available for pre-order now at MahoganyBooks.com. Please consider pre-ordering The Seven Daughters of Dupree today.

    53 min

  4. 09/10/2025

    Under the Neon Lights: Big Names, Belonging, and Black Girlhood with Arriel Vinson

    Join Niccara as she welcomes Arriel Vinson, Reese's Book Club LitUp Fellow and debut author, to the pod! We talk about her novel-in-verse, "Under the Neon Lights", the power of Black girls with big names, and how change—whether it's gentrification, divorce, or growing up—creates opportunities for freedom and belonging. YA lovers, especially those who appreciate stories centered on Black girlhood, identity, and community, this episode is for you! Make sure you pick up "Under the Neon Lights" from where you get your books! Follow us at: @butmakeitbookspod @thebookishhottie Follow & Find Arriel Vinson: arriwrites.com & @arriwrites Use my Mahogany Books link here using code BMIB. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review! Mentioned in this episode: African Ancestry We are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago. African Ancestry The Seven Daughters of Dupree Pre-Order Offer  Nikisha Elise Williams, the host of the Black and Published podcast, is celebrating the release of her forthcoming novel, The Seven Daughters of Dupree. This historical fiction novel is about the secrets kept between mothers and daughters over the course of seven generations and is told backwards in time from 1995 to 1860. The Seven Daughters of Dupree will be released on January 27th, 2026, but is available for pre-order now at MahoganyBooks.com. Please consider pre-ordering The Seven Daughters of Dupree today. African Ancestry We are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago. African Ancestry

    45 min

  5. 11/09/2025

    Where There's Smoke, There's Love...(w/ Aricka Alexander)

    Join Niccara as she welcomes Aricka Alexander, Young Adult Romance & Queer Adult Romance writer, to the pod! We talk about her newest release, "Where There's Smoke", growing up in the South, and how love is driving force for what we do and inspiration that we find right in front of us. Romance lovers, especially my sapphic romance lovers, this episode is for you! Make sure you pick up "Where There's Smoke" from where you get your books! Follow us at: @butmakeitbookspod @thebookishhottie Follow & Find Aricka Alexander: instagram & website Use my Mahogany Books link here using code BMIB. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review! Mentioned in this episode: African Ancestry We are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago. African Ancestry African Ancestry We are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago. African Ancestry The Seven Daughters of Dupree Pre-Order Offer  Nikisha Elise Williams, the host of the Black and Published podcast, is celebrating the release of her forthcoming novel, The Seven Daughters of Dupree. This historical fiction novel is about the secrets kept between mothers and daughters over the course of seven generations and is told backwards in time from 1995 to 1860. The Seven Daughters of Dupree will be released on January 27th, 2026, but is available for pre-order now at MahoganyBooks.com. Please consider pre-ordering The Seven Daughters of Dupree today.

    41 min

  6. 29/08/2025

    Villains, Heroes, and Last Women Standing... w/K.Powell

    Join Niccara as she welcomes K.Powell, a thriller writer you need to know about! We talk about her newest release, Say I Do and explore the lines between love, obsession, possession, and what it means to be the last woman standing. Thriller lovers, this episode is for you! Make sure you pick up "Say I Do" from where you get your books! Follow us at: @butmakeitbookspod @thebookishhottie Follow & Find K.Powell: instagram & website Use my Mahogany Books link here using code BMIB. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review! Mentioned in this episode: The Seven Daughters of Dupree Pre-Order Offer  Nikisha Elise Williams, the host of the Black and Published podcast, is celebrating the release of her forthcoming novel, The Seven Daughters of Dupree. This historical fiction novel is about the secrets kept between mothers and daughters over the course of seven generations and is told backwards in time from 1995 to 1860. The Seven Daughters of Dupree will be released on January 27th, 2026, but is available for pre-order now at MahoganyBooks.com. Please consider pre-ordering The Seven Daughters of Dupree today.

    36 min

  7. 14/08/2025

    Second Chances & Redemption...(w/Tanvier Peart)

    Join Niccara as she welcomes Tanvier Peart, social advocate by day and giving us the feels at night! We talk about her newest release, Tender Offer and explore second chances, redemption, growth, social advocacy layered in romances, and cinnamon role main characters. You won't regret listening to this conversation. Make sure you pick up "Tender Offer" from where you get your books! Follow us at: @butmakeitbookspod @thebookishhottie Follow & Find Tanvier Peart: instagram & website Use my Mahogany Books link here using code BMIB. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review!

    49 min

  8. 31/07/2025

    Romance as Medicine...(w/ Black Romance Book Festival)

    Join Niccara as she welcomes the masterminds behind one of the biggest Black book festivals, the Black Romance Book Festival. We talk about how this amazing event sold out in 30 minutes (30 MINUTES?!), why Black romance, the healing power of community and love and so much more. Lock in to this amazing conversation. Come for the vibes but stay for the healing. Remember tickets go on sale on August 15th. Follow us at: @butmakeitbookspod @thebookishhottie Follow & Find Black Romance Book Festival: instagram & website Use my Mahogany Books link here using code BMIB. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review!

    53 min
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Join Niccara, host of ...But Make It Books features candid conversations with authors, bookstore owners, and literary figures—bookishly healing through life, one story at a time. Explore the creativity and passion behind the books and people shaping the literary world. Because everything's better when you make it books.

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    ...But Make It Books
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    2025 - 2026
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