Written In Melanin

C. M. Lockhart
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The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com 🤎

  1. Crafting Epic Adventures and Querying Tips with M. H. Ayinde | Written Melanin Podcast

    10/22/2025

    Crafting Epic Adventures and Querying Tips with M. H. Ayinde | Written Melanin Podcast

    Author M. H. Ayinde joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written Melanin Podcast to discuss her epic fantasy 'A Song of Legends Lost,' the writing and publishing process, the challenges of querying, and balancing creativity with market trends in the fantasy genre.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:54 Meet M. H. Ayinde: Author and Journey04:56 The Art of Querying and Publishing27:18 The Rise of Romantasy29:51 Navigating the Publishing World35:44 Upcoming Books and Writing Advice-M. H. Ayinde💥⁠https://www.mhayinde.comA Song of Legends Lost | ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8404⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@mhayindehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mhayinde -BOOKS💥All of them: ⁠https://CMLockhart.com⁠💀 We Are the Origin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730⁠✨ Magic in the Melanin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210⁠💜 Death Among the Stars: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339⁠Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Join the Community: ⁠https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member⁠💫 Merch: ⁠https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com⁠💚 Donate: ⁠https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY⁠-Links: ⁠https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links⁠Melanin Library: ⁠https://MelaninLibrary.com/⁠Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb⁠#blackauthors

    49 min
  2. Navigating Writing and Mentorship with Ravynn K. Stringfield | Written Melanin Podcast

    07/30/2025

    Navigating Writing and Mentorship with Ravynn K. Stringfield | Written Melanin Podcast

    Ravynn K. Stringfield joins C. M. Lockhart to discuss her novel 'Love in 280 Characters or Less,' her journey in traditional publishing, the importance of creating relatable black protagonists, and future projects in the YA and fantasy genres. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:42 Ravynn's Background and Writing Journey 03:49 Love in 280 Characters or Less: Inspiration and Themes 10:00 Navigating College and Mentorship 32:01 Authentic Teenage Experience 33:11 Character Dynamics and Growth 36:30 Writing Process and Inspirations 45:16 Future Projects and Advice - Ravynn K. Stringfield 💥https://ravynnkstringfield.com/ Love in 280 Characters or Less | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8415 Love Requires Chocolate | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8461 https://www.instagram.com/RavynnKamia/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ravynnstringfield - BOOKS💥All of them: ⁠https://CMLockhart.com⁠💀 We Are the Origin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730⁠✨ Magic in the Melanin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210⁠💜 Death Among the Stars: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339⁠-SUPPORT🤎 Join the Community: ⁠https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member⁠💫 Merch: ⁠https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com⁠💚 Donate: ⁠https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY⁠-Links: ⁠https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links⁠Melanin Library: ⁠https://MelaninLibrary.com/⁠Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb⁠#blackauthors #AuthorTube

    1 hr
  3. Writing Diverse YA Fantasy, Community Building, and Indie Publishing with K.R.S. McEntire

    07/16/2025

    Writing Diverse YA Fantasy, Community Building, and Indie Publishing with K.R.S. McEntire

    K.R.S. McEntire joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey as an indie author, the challenges of writing diverse YA fantasy, the importance of community, and her various projects that amplify diverse voices in speculative fiction.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:48 K.R.S. McEntire's Writing Journey06:31 The Importance of Community and Collaboration14:03 Navigating Indie Publishing and Marketing22:23 Launching a New Website for YA Indie Books23:43 Building Community and Amplifying Voices27:57 Navigating the Bookish Community38:10 Advice for Aspiring Authors-K.R.S. McEntire💥https://krsmcentire.com/That Girl Who Ran Off and Kissed A Vampire | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8405Diverse Books With Magic | www.facebook.com/groups/diversebookswithmagicthreads.net/@krsmcentire-BOOKS💥All of them: ⁠https://CMLockhart.com⁠💀 We Are the Origin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730⁠✨ Magic in the Melanin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210⁠💜 Death Among the Stars: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339⁠Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Join the Community: ⁠https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member⁠💫 Merch: ⁠https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com⁠💚 Donate: ⁠https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY⁠-Links: ⁠https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links⁠Melanin Library: ⁠https://MelaninLibrary.com/⁠Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb⁠#blackauthors #AuthorTube

    43 min

  4. 07/02/2025

    Didi Anofienem is Rewriting History

    Didi Anofienem joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey as a black fantasy author, her two-book deal and publishing process, the importance of community, and marketing challenges faced by black authors.00:00 Welcome to the Written Melanin Podcast01:15 Meet Didi Anofienem: Author and Educator02:49 Journey into Fantasy Writing07:12 Publishing Journey and Book Insights20:53 The Long Journey of Writing a Book Series21:37 Balancing Life and Writing25:44 The Importance of Community and Support29:23 Marketing Challenges for Black Authors-Didi Anofienem💥https://didianofienem.com/Descendants of Fire & Water | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8450Wielders of Floods & Flames | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8451-BOOKS💥All of them: ⁠https://CMLockhart.com⁠💀 We Are the Origin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730⁠✨ Magic in the Melanin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210⁠💜 Death Among the Stars: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339⁠Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Join the Community: ⁠https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member⁠💫 Merch: ⁠https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com⁠💚 Donate: ⁠https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY⁠-Links: ⁠https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links⁠Melanin Library: ⁠https://MelaninLibrary.com/⁠Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb⁠#blackauthors #AuthorTube

    43 min

  5. 06/20/2025

    Navigating Corporate America | Insights from author Nicole S. Palmer

    Nicole S. Palmer joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written Melanin Podcast to discuss her book 'Playing the Game while Black Womaning in Corporate America,' her journey through corporate America, her publishing company Delnic Media, and the importance of community and connection in the literary world.00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Nicole S. Palmer02:12 Navigating Corporate America as a Black Woman05:36 Balancing Creativity and Corporate Life23:52 Starting in Publishing: From Intern to Senior Editor26:27 Launching a Publishing Venture with a Partner28:24 Empowering Underrepresented Authors and Future Goals-Nicole S. Palmer💥https://delnicmedia.com/Black Womaning in Corporate America | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8445-BOOKS💥All of them: ⁠https://CMLockhart.com⁠💀 We Are the Origin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730⁠✨ Magic in the Melanin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210⁠💜 Death Among the Stars: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339⁠Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Join the Community: ⁠https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member⁠💫 Merch: ⁠https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com⁠💚 Donate: ⁠https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY⁠-Links: ⁠https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links⁠Melanin Library: ⁠https://MelaninLibrary.com/⁠Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb⁠

    44 min
  6. How mentorship propels writing with Laura Pegram | From Mentee to Mentor

    05/23/2025

    How mentorship propels writing with Laura Pegram | From Mentee to Mentor

    Laura Pegram joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written Melanin Podcast to discuss her multifaceted artistic career, the founding of Kweli Journal, and the importance of community and mentorship in the world of black literature. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:23 Meet Laura Pegram: Multihyphenate Artist 04:19 The Birth of Kweli Journal 08:48 Mentorship and Community 27:44 Editing and Crafting Stories 41:54 Final Thoughts and Advice for Writers -Laura Pegram💥 ⁠https://www.kwelijournal.org/Sing the Truth | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8420-BOOKS💥All of them: ⁠https://CMLockhart.com⁠💀 We Are the Origin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730⁠✨ Magic in the Melanin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210⁠💜 Death Among the Stars: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339⁠-SUPPORT🤎 Join the Community: ⁠https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member⁠💫 Merch: ⁠https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com⁠💚 Donate: ⁠https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY⁠-Links: ⁠https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links⁠Melanin Library: ⁠https://MelaninLibrary.comDiscord: ⁠https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb⁠

    48 min

  7. 05/07/2025

    Antoine Bandele | Writing a Series Successfully

    Antoine Bandele joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss his journey as an independent author, the importance of in person events, and the upcoming installments in his TJ Young & the Orishas series. 00:00 Welcome to the Written Melanin Podcast 00:22 Introducing Special Guest: Antoine Bandele 01:27 Antoine's Journey as an Independent Author 04:04 The Importance of Quality in Indie Publishing 10:00 Balancing Passion and Professionalism 12:05 The TJ Young Series: Growth and Themes 15:43 Kickstarter and Live Events 24:06 Breaking Even and Profiting at Events 25:07 Importance of Human Connection in Book Sales 26:13 Navigating Online Sales and Social Media 27:19 Writing and Releasing Strategies 29:03 Maintaining Momentum in Series Writing 32:42 Engaging Readers and Writers 41:22 Final Thoughts and Advice -Antoine Bandele 💥 https://www.antoinebandele.com/ Kickstarter | https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/antoinebandele/tj-young-and-the-orishas-the-omnibus-collection -BOOKS 💥All of them: https://CMLockhart.com We Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730 ✨ Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210 💜 Death Among the Stars: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339 -SUPPORT 🤎 Join the Community: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member 💫 Merch: https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com 💚 Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY -Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb #BlackAuthors

    44 min
  8. Krystal Marquis | The Davenports & Writing Historical Fiction

    04/09/2025

    Krystal Marquis | The Davenports & Writing Historical Fiction

    Krystal Marquis joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey in writing historical fiction, the challenges of balancing historical accuracy with creative liberty, and the exciting adaptation of her book 'The Davenports' on Prime Video.00:00 Intro00:23 Meet Krystal Marquis01:19 Krystal's Writing Journey01:47 The NaNoWriMo Challenge05:06 The Importance of Writing Community11:07 Krystal's Writing Process15:56 The Davenports Series20:40 Historical Fiction Insights27:06 The Davenports Adaptation30:03 What's Next for Krystal Marquis32:41 Final Thoughts and Writing Advice34:28 Closing Remarks-Krystal Marquis💥 https://krystalmarquis.com/The Davenports | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/7573-BOOKS💥All of them: https://CMLockhart.comWe Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869✨ Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210💜 Death Among the Stars: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin💫 Merch: https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com💚 Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY-Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/linksMelanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb#BlackAuthors #AuthorTube

    35 min
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The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com 🤎

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  • Creator
    C. M. Lockhart
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © C. M. Lockhart
  • Show Website
    Written In Melanin