Mysteries by Black Authors

One word best describes the children's books and podcast by author/illustrator Angela Ferrari and that word is FUN! Angela Ferrari brings a level of energy, fun and love to all her projects that is infectious and will bring a smile to young and old. If you are looking for books for young children that will be fun and engaging then you have found the right person. Also check out Angela's new podcast "Story Spectacular". Twice a week Angela will deliver entertaining stories for children that include some real catchy tunes.

• Angela shares her journey from artist to writer and how she came to select children's literature.
• We talk about Angela's books: "Diggers Daily Routine", "An Extraordinary Book!" and "What Do You See?"
• I am a big fan of Digger the Dog
• Angela Ferrari shares the motivation behind each book.
• We talk about the reactions her young readers have had to the books
• Angela is starting a new podcast titled "Story Spectacular" which features many of the characters in her books plus many new ones. "Story Spectacular" is a twice weekly podcast. See the links below.
• We talk about the great tunes Angela has created for her podcast.
• We learn about a cool activity on Angela's site called Quil's Postcards
• Angela shares her motivation for self-publishing her works
• We get a sneak peek at two new books Angela is working on

Angela Ferrari's Amazon Page: www.amazon.com/Angela-Ferrari/e/B0713ZJYZ9/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1

Website: http://storyspectacular.com/

Podcast:

Apple Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/story-spectacular/id1288607152

Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ifl7bpi4kjj7njlrguxh4n6do3a

RSS Feed: http://storyspectacular.libsyn.com/rss

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/story-spectacular

Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/storyspectacular

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkgDHE27MsIcnX8pk9D3LWA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StorySpectacular/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytacular

Instagram: http://instagram.com/storytacular

In the moving biography, "Triple Exclam!!!", Dr. Daaim Shabazz captures the life and spirit of Emory Tate. A great black chess player whose legacy lives on in his games and the memories of the people who had the honor to know him. The writing in this book is so great that even if you do not follow chess, you will be captivated by the story of Emory Tate's life. Dr. Daaim Shabazz has produced a book that is informative, entertaining and beautiful.

• Dr. Shabazz shares a little about his background and his growth as a chess player.
• We discuss why Daaim created The Chess Drum website and how it has changed in the sixteen plus years since its creation.
• We follow on to discuss how Emory Tate's chess style and his magnetic personality motivated Dr. Shabazz to write this powerful biography.
• We spend some time discussing Emory Tate's unique, enlightening and captivating method of delivering analysis on chess games.
• In the world of chess there are many styles. Dr. Shabazz explains how Emory Tate's style allowed him to beat over 80 Grandmasters during his chess career.
• A great introduction to the U.S. and International ranking systems is provided and we delve into the challenges Emory Tate faced in his quest to achieve the Grandmaster norm.
• We discuss the legacy of Emory Tate as a player and a coach.
• Dr. Shabazz shares his recommendation for people who are interested in getting into the world of chess.
• Dr. Shabazz shares his plans to write a book chronicling the history of black people in the world of chess.

www.thechessdrum.net

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thechessdrum/

Twitter: @thechessdrum

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chessdrummer?feature=BF

You can purchase your copy here:

www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2017/03/11/emory-tates-bio-triple-exclam-is-here/

A country going through a massive regime change, a shadowy figure who rules the country, two children of an aristocratic family who have two very different visions for the future, this is just part of the fantastic world Anna Redmond builds in her novel "The Golden Arrow". A story of political and religious intrigue set in a wonderfully detailed fantasy world.

• We discuss how Anna came to write "The Golden Arrow"
• Anna gives a brief description of the story (No Spoilers) Anna shares how she built the rich world of "The Golden Arrow"
• We talk about the feedback she has received from her readers and Anna's plans for a sequel
• We then move on to Anna Redmond's work with Kaitlin Solimine in the creation of HIPPO Reads
• Anna describes the challenge to get exposure for the works published by academics
• Anna describes the barriers people face when trying to read and understand academic articles
• We discuss a staggering statistic concerning who is actual reading academic publications
• Anna provides a detail view of HIPPO Reads' mission and the effect their work is having by exposing the work of academics to change makers in the world.

Hippo Reads: hipporeads.com/

Twitter: @actdelicious

Get your copy of "The Golden Arrow"

Paulette Harper joins me to discuss her first full length novel, "Secret Places Revealed" and her inspiring chronical of her path through the roughest time in her life, "That Was Then, This Is Now, This Broken Vessel Restored". Paulette writes books that bring spiritual water to people in life's deserts. Besides being a multi award winning author, workshop facilitator, speaker and ordained Elder, Paulette is also the owner of Write Now Literary Virtual Book Tours where she helps authors develop and market their books.

Interview Highlights:

• Paulette Harper's writing journey from non-fiction to fiction
• The event in Paulette's life that inspired her to write her books
• How this writing journey was not her original intention but how God had a different plan for her
• We discuss Paulette Harper's first full length novel "Secret Places Revealed"
• Paulette share an interesting story of how the title came about
• We delve in the Paulette's use of tension to create a love story that is a real page turner
• We talk about Paulette's chronical of a trial in her life: That Was Then, This Is Now, This Broken Vessel Restored"
• Paulette discusses the two questions people ask themselves when they are in a low point
• We talk about how "That Was Then, This is Now, This Broken Vessel Restored" has help readers through some very rough moments in their lives
• Paulette briefly describes her other books, the services she provided to help other writers and Write Now Literary Book Tours

https://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Harper/e/B004FEJKCQ/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1

https://www.pauletteharper.com/

http://wnlbooktours.com/

Twitter: @pauletteharper

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5824102.Paulette_Harper

Facebook: authorpauletteharper

Instagram: pauletteharper1

Kenesha Williams is an author, editor and publisher who's every work truly captures the meaning of magic. Kenesha is the publisher of "Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine". A magazine dedicated to showcasing speculative fiction that feature black women as the central character. Like Ms. Williams shares in the interview, the stories in the magazine truly do have "black girls who are magical". Kenesha Williams is also the author of "Do for Love". A magical realism story that features Virginia Bridgeforth, a young lady who is pushed into the role of being a detective thanks to her magical power.

In this interview with Kenesha Williams we discuss the following:

• A little bit about Kenesha's background and how it set the stage for the work she is doing now
• Kenesha's motivation for writing "Do for Love" and what she wanted to explore in this story
• How the story in "Do for Love" illustrates the dramatic difference in the lives of black people today vs black people who lived in the late 40s and early 50s
• Kenesha's interest in the magical realism genre and how this genre helps her create a story that is relatable to more people
• We drift off into a brief discussion of how grandmothers will brag on their grandchildren even from the spirit world
• Kenesha shares a list of African American mystery authors she reads and how Walter Mosley inspires her
• The motivation for the creation of "Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine"
• The need for "Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine" and the process of creating the magazine
• A brief discussion of the speculative fiction genre
• A brief discussion of the five published issues and news about the next issue
• A funny discussion on the relationship black people have with the horror genre
• Kenesha Williams' work with WriteAhead Publishing(www.writeaheadpub.com) and the box sets they are producing
• And so much more…

Kenesha's Websites:

www.keneshawilliams.com

www.blackgirlmagicmag.com

www.writeaheadpub.com

Social Media Links:

Twitter:

@Kenesha_W

@BlkGirlMagicMag

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/blackgirlmagicmag

www.facebook.com/keneshawilliams.writer/

www.facebook.com/writeaheadpub/

Links to purchase Kenesha's book and copies of Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine

Do For Love

Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine