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 Dive deep into enlightening conversations with today's most compelling Black Indie and traditionally published authors. Explore diverse narratives and the voices shaping Black literature.

Between the Reads Audra Russell

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

 Dive deep into enlightening conversations with today's most compelling Black Indie and traditionally published authors. Explore diverse narratives and the voices shaping Black literature.

    Addicted Series with Multigenre Author Porsha Deun

    Addicted Series with Multigenre Author Porsha Deun

    This 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 claims she isn't responsible for the chaos in her books.
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    Connect with Porsha here:
    https://www.porshadeun.com
    https://www.x.com/porshadeun
    https://www.instagram.com/porshadeun
    https://www.facebook.com/porshadeun
    https://www.amazon.com/author/porshadeun
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    Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:
    A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Respect, Revelations, and Riotous Laughs: Kicking Off 2024 on Rants and Rambles!

    Respect, Revelations, and Riotous Laughs: Kicking Off 2024 on Rants and Rambles!

    📚🎙️ 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 public schools, and a whole lot of hilarious tidbits that'll have you laughing out loud. 🤣✨ Grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and join us for this rollercoaster ride of a conversation. Don't forget to hit like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. Let's get the chatter going! 💬🎉 #RantsAndRambles #BetweenTheReads 
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    Chelsea's socials:
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin 
    Books: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/ 
    Updates: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb 
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@WrittenInMelanin
    Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:
    A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

    • 1 hr 21 min
    Legacy and Sisterhood: Unveiling The Gardins of Edin with Rosey Lee

    Legacy and Sisterhood: Unveiling The Gardins of Edin with Rosey Lee

    📚 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! #TheGardinsOfEdin #RoseyLee #SisterhoodStories
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    Connect with Rosey:
    https://twitter.com/roseyleebooks
    https://www.instagram.com/roseyleebooks/
    https://www.facebook.com/roseyleebooks/
    https://www.pinterest.com/roseyleebooks/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@roseyleebooks

    Buy her book at:
    https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gardins-of-edin-rosey-lee/20011176?ean=9780593445495
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rosey-Lee/author/B07X29Y3L6
    Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:
    A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Steel & Soul: Sistah Samurai with Tatiana Obey

    Steel & Soul: Sistah Samurai with Tatiana Obey

    Dive 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! 
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    Connect with Tatiana Obey at:
    https://twitter.com/obeytheauthor
    https://www.instagram.com/obeytheauthor/
    https://www.tatianaobey.com/
    Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:
    A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

    • 53 min
    Underwater Redemption: A Journey with Jessica Cage and A Corruption of Gilded Ashes

    Underwater Redemption: A Journey with Jessica Cage and A Corruption of Gilded Ashes

    Dive 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 out in this gripping fantasy tale!
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    Connect with Jessica:
    https://www.jessicacage.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/jcageauthor/
    https://www.facebook.com/jcageauthor
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYchGBx-xaf6dyxQTuFcdA
    Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:
    A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

    • 57 min
    Descent of a Broken Man: Unraveling the Darkness with Ashon Ruffins

    Descent of a Broken Man: Unraveling the Darkness with Ashon Ruffins

    The 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's inner demons threaten to consume him and unleash terror upon an unsuspecting city. 
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    Learn more about Ashon at:
    https://www.dreadfultimespress.com
    https://twitter.com/lifethrufiction
    https://instagram.com/life_thru_fiction
    http://facebook.com/dreadfultimespress.com
    Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show:
    A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

    • 49 min

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