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April 23, 2024

Unlocking Unique Gifts: Jennifer Vassel Discusses I Am Unique!

Join me as I dive deep into the wonderful world of self-love and empowerment with Jennifer Vassel, author and founder of the inspiring children's brand, I Am Unique! 🌟 Jennifer shares her journey from a life-changing sermon t...

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April 2, 2024

Generation Slayer with Sylvester Barzey

Tune in as I sit down with acclaimed horror author Sylvester Barzey to delve into Young Blood, the first book in the thrilling Generation Slayer series. In this captivating tale, a vaccine intended to combat a virus unleashes...

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March 31, 2024

Rants & Rambles March 2024 - Happy Easter!

It's the end of another month and it's also Easter. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the latest installment of Rants & Rambles with my sister-friend, C.M. Lockhart! *** Chelsea's socials: Patreon: https://patreon.com/Wri...

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March 25, 2024

The Calm Effect with Introvert Leader Terrance Lee

Introvert Leader Terrance Lee returns to Between the Reads with the second book in his Introvert series, The Calm Effect. We dive deep in this one and talk about how being your authentic self boosts your confidence, leveragin...

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March 13, 2024

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 …

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Jan. 31, 2024

Respect, Revelations, and Riotous Laughs: Kicking Off 2024 on Rants a…

πŸ“šπŸŽ™οΈ 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 …

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Jan. 23, 2024

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

πŸ“š 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 the...

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Nov. 7, 2023

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! *** Connect with Ta...

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Oct. 31, 2023

Underwater Redemption: A Journey with Jessica Cage and A Corruption o…

Dive into a world of hidden kingdoms, broken promises, and epic trials with author Jessica Cage and her book, A Corruption of Gilded Ashes. πŸŒŠπŸ‘‘ Join Princess Maluai as she challenges tradition, risking it all to save her dying...

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Oct. 24, 2023

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 bo...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Courtship & Cataclysm with Horror Author Michelle Renee Lane

πŸŒ’ Delve into the eerie second installment of #BlacktoberReads. Eleanora is entwined with Azazel by destiny's decree. Yet, as her succubus nature emerges and forbidden yearnings intensify, their bond might be the very spark th...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Chills & Childhood: E.M. Lacey's Spooky Tales

πŸ–€πŸŽƒ Dive into E.M. Lacey's Minor Mischief- a chilling YA anthology where innocence meets the macabre. From lingering grandmas to powerful kisses and vampires in the shadows, these tales will chill your bones and tug at your he...

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Oct. 3, 2023

Black Authors in Fantasy - Exploring The Seventh Cadence with Jim Wil…

🌌Move over Sanderson, Jim Wilbourne takes the throne in epic fantasy! 5 realms, dire invasion & the world's fate hang by a thread in 'The Seventh Cadence'!πŸ‰ Magic & rebellion await! πŸŽ™οΈDive into chaos & heroism with #BetweenTh...

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Sept. 26, 2023

Divine Rebellions: Unveiling the Wrath with C.M. Lockhart

It’s Tuesday! C.M. Lockhart is back on to discuss We Are Dying Gods! New allies, dark secrets, rebellious gods, and tough choices. Who should the realm REALLY fear – time beings or the gods? And...Y'ALL. Shit ain't what it se...

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Sept. 19, 2023

That Self-Same Metal with Author Brittany N. Williams

Brittany N. Williams is boldly--and accurately--adding some melanin to the world of Shakespeare with a healthy dose of African Orisha and Fae mixed in. It's Shakespeare's London like you've never read before! Joan Sands isn't...

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Sept. 11, 2023

Good Things with Children's Book Author Maryah Greene

I had the privilege of connecting with the remarkable Maryah Greene to discuss her children's book, Good Things . This isn't just any storyβ€”it's a powerful tool helping kids navigate through loss and grief. Tune in as we disc...

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Sept. 5, 2023

Eat, Play, Love: A Grand Birthday Dilemma!

I spoke with Christal Holliday-Firmin about her enchanting tale, You Can Have Your Cake And Grandparents Too. This beautiful children's book whirls us into the sweet predicament of a boy with 6 loving grandparents and a loomi...

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Aug. 31, 2023

Rants & Rambles August 2023 - BTR's 150th Episode!!!

It's the end of the month and that means it's time for Rants and Rambles with my good friend Chelsea Lockhart! This is a very special episode of R & R because it is the 150th episode!! WOOOHOOO! I had …

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Aug. 28, 2023

Birthday, Book Launch, Blacktober Reads & Upcoming 150th Episode!

It's not Tuesday but I'm giving y'all this special episode because there's so much going on that I wanted to talk about it! My good friend Chelsea's having her book launch party tomorrow, August 29th, which is also my birthda...

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Aug. 22, 2023

Whispers of Destiny: A Unique Journey Through Family, Identity, and C…

It's Tuesday! I had the honor of chatting with the amazing Gin Hammond about her book Returning the Bones. Imagine being in Jim Crow-era Texas, walking in the shoes of a fierce young black medical student, hustling to find he...

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Aug. 15, 2023

The Enough Series Finale with Author Mo Flames

It's Tuesday! Check this rhyme: If this book series was a coaster, 'Forbidden Twists' it boasts, A wild ride, no doubt, where the thrill never slows, "I survived the ride!" on my tee, it shows, With love forbidden, danger – …

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Aug. 8, 2023

Thrilled to Pieces with Author J.R. Mason

You don’t wanna miss the newest episode of Between the Reads! I sit down with J.R. Mason to unravel the story behind the spine-chilling world of Stolen Pieces. And we also discuss other thangs like how she’s gonna bury her …

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July 31, 2023

Rants & Rambles July 2023

It's the last day of the month and that means it's time for some rants and rambles! We're getting real about white supremacy and y'all, it's straight-up exhausting! 😩 But you know what? Knowledge is power, and we're breaking ...

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July 25, 2023

Royalty & Resilience with Dr. Vanessa Riley

Step back in time with us as we explore the incredible life of Marie-Louise Christophe, Hayti's first and only Queen! πŸ‘‘πŸ’« Join me as author Dr. Vanessa Riley takes us on a journey of resilience, political intrigue, and empower...

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