Black & Published

In this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author, Deesha Philyaw, about her phenomenal journey with her short story collection, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, which was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award and the 2020/2021 Story Prize. 

Episode Notes

In this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author, Deesha Philyaw, about her phenomenal journey with her short story collection, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, which was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award and the 2020/2021 Story Prize.

Deesha talks to Nikesha about how the revision process made her love writing more and let go of the need to feel validated, why writing is not indulgent, and how getting free of the things that bind us is a universal need. Deesha also reads "Snowfall" from the collection, and offers some advice on what the saved and the sanctified should stop and start doing. 


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In this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author, Roy Glenn, about his long career that started when he self-published his debut novel, Is it a Crime, in 1994 in part as a response to Waiting to Exhale. Glenn, who is a multi-genre author and is known as the master of suspense, has published more than 70 novels both independently and traditionally. 

Episode Notes

In this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author, Roy Glenn, about his long career that started when he self-published his debut novel, Is it a Crime, in 1994 in part as a response to Waiting to Exhale. Glenn, who is a multi-genre author and is known as the master of suspense, has published more than 70 novels both independently and traditionally.

Roy talks to Nikesha about how he made the jump into mainstream publishing with Carl Weber in the early 2000s, why distribution is king, how he finessed his books into Barnes & Noble, and why after all these years he prefers the art of independent publishing. Glenn also reads from his novel, Changed Man, which is getting the film treatment thanks to a new deal with Vision Quest Productions.


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Don't forget to subscribe to Black & Published on your podcast platform of choice as well as rate and review. If you have thoughts, feedback, or questions about the episode, hit us @blkandpublished on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #blackandpublished. 

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In this debut episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author, Mbinguni, about her debut novel, Looking for Hope. Mbinguni is a natural storyteller with roots in West Africa and the Gullah-Geechee region of Georgia's barrier islands. Her novel, Looking for Hope, follows the life of young Hannah, "Mouse," Maynard in this coming of age tale where Mouse transforms from a shy, quiet, girl into a strong assertive woman. 

Episode Notes

In this debut episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author, Mbinguni, about her debut novel, Looking for Hope. Mbinguni is a natural storyteller with roots in West Africa and the Gullah-Geechee region of Georgia's barrier islands. Her novel, Looking for Hope, follows the life of young Hannah "Mouse" Maynard in this coming of age tale where Mouse transforms from a shy, quiet, girl into a strong assertive woman.

Through the course of the conversation, Mbinguni reveals why it took her 14 years to tell the story of Mouse,  how she overcame her own insecurities to finally take the leap of her dreams, what made her to decide with an independent publishing company or "vanity press," and why in everything she does she wants to make sure it is done in a spirit of excellence, as she leads with love.

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Black & Published will bring you the untold stories of BIPOC authors, poets, playwrights, and storytellers of all kinds, hosted by two-time Emmy award winning producer and award winning author Nikesha Elise Williams. Conversations  will center on what it means to be a writer, the writing process, and how exactly you get published.

Black & Published Host: Nikesha Elise Williams (@Nikesha_Elise)
Logo Design: Gisette Gomez (@zodiacstudiosco)
Theme Music: DJ EnerJi (@iamenerji)

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