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Artist Advocacy and Flowers with Harold Green III

Feminism is truly for everybody. In this episode Ashley interviews Harold Green III about his books, BLACK OAK and BLACK ROSES. The conversation includes honoring powerful Black people, being an artist advocate, attending Grambling State University, and being a Black man of faith.  Bookstore mentioned:  Semicolon Bookstore for BLACK OAK Semicolon Bookstore for BLACK ROSES  […]

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Girls, Gay, Theys & The Music Industry + Dreams & Dating with Angie Hockman

We have a two part episode today! In the first segment Alana speaks with Jordan, the CEO & Founder of Analogue Records, about representation in the music industry, Berklee College of Music, and the importance of community within the industry. In conversation, Alana and outline discuss sexism within TikTok comments and what the future of

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Non-Fiction Graphic Novels with Sally + A Seat at the Radical Queer Dinner Party

Graphic memoirs get a lot of love – as well they should! Still, there are other non-fiction graphic novels that deserve love too. Sally shares some of her faves and why she loves this format so much. Stick around for an interview with Annie Krabbenschmidt and hear about their recently released memoir, Fred: An Unbecoming

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BRB. I’ll be Crying in the Bathroom from now on: A discussion with Erika L. Sánchez

Figuring yourself out in the world isn’t always the best time.  In this episode, Rah sits down with Erika L. Sánchez to discuss her memoir, Crying in the Bathroom that was released July 12, 2022. They discuss why our stories are so important, finding representation, and generational trauma. Book CW: suicidal thoughts, abortion Check out

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How Comedy Helps Us Cope with Laura Chinn

What is the purpose of comedy? Ashley interviewed Laura Chinn about her memoir, ACNE. Ashley asked Laura about writing about acne as the anchor of experiences for her memoir, comedy’s purpose, how she cared for herself while writing about her childhood, writing about being biracial, and reflecting about death and its aftermath. Preorder Acne: A

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Rhythm and Romance with Ashley M. Coleman

Ashley interviewed Ashley M. Coleman about her debut novel, GOOD MORNING, LOVE. In the interview, Ashley asked about world building in the music industry, writing a meaningful boss who is a Black woman, developing characters with dreams and insecurities, writing Black men who are vulnerable and evolving, and her platform for BIPOC writers, Permission to

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The Fool’s Journey & Summer Solstice with East S.M.

Rah sits down with Appalachian Occultist, East S.M. to discuss her novel, Mercy’s Quest, scheduled to be released on the Summer Solstice! During the discussion they talk about the Summer Solstice, occult fiction, travel, and tarot. If you have ever been interested in witches, the occult, or tarot- this might just be the episode for

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Reflecting Colonialism in Horror: A Discussion of Poscolonial Gothic and The Hacienda with Dr. Isabel Cañas

Mariquita talks with Isabel Cañas about her debut novel, The Hacienda, a terrifying and thrilling Postcolonial Gothic set in 1820s Mexico. They also touch on what makes a strong female protagonist, the legacy of colonialism on generations of indigenous people, the enduring role religion and the caste system have in oppression, and just how all

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Fury, Rebirth, and Coconut Cake with Kristan Higgins

Ashley interviewed Kristan Higgins about her novel OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY. In the conversation, Kristan shares writing about midwifery, embracing fury, the absurdity of social media, Cape Cod, and the power of coconut cake.  Book content warning: Rape, miscarriage, abuse, mention of suicide, diet, death Resources mentioned: RJ Julia Support and follow our guest

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