The Book Sail

The Book Sail

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The Book Sail episodes

  • S4, E5: Literature and the African-American
    Welcome to The Book Sail! Don't worry it's the same podcast (with a slight change) just with a new name! In continuation with our celebration of Balck History Month, let's look at what literature has looked like and currently looks like in the African-American community. 
    For more information:
    Dara on Instagram : @astoldbydara
    Avenue 89: www.ave89co.com / Instagram: @ave89co
    35 min
  • S4, E4: Books By Black Authors (Fiction)
    It's February which means in the US it is Black History Month! In While the Ink Dries style, we're going to take a look at some Christian fiction written by Black authors. 
    Blog Post: https://www.ave89co.com/blog-1/christianblackauthorsfiction
    Books mentioned:
    Shades of Style Series by Marilynn Griffith (https://amzn.to/3trEkj4)
    The Promises of God Series by Kim Cash Tate (https://amzn.to/3aw3ULl)
    The Summer of Me by Angela Benson (https://amzn.to/3pSjB6c)
    The Coin Slot Chronicles by Rashad Jennings (https://amzn.to/3rhxzP8)
    For more info:
    Dara's Instagram: @astoldbydara
    Dara's e=mail: [email protected]
    Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
    Avenue 89 Editorial Services: https://www.ave89co.com/services-1
    To purchase Dara's latest book: https://amzn.to/39Jea3v
    40 min
  • S4, E3: Writing "Moon Talks"

    In this episode, Dara goes into detail about writing her latest ebook "Moon Talks" and does a reading of one of the reflections.


    To purchase "Moon Talks": https://www.ave89co.com/moon-talks

    Avenue 89 Editorial Services: https://www.ave89co.com/services-1

    Avenue 89  Resources: https://www.ave89co.com/resources

    Dara on Instagram: @astoldbydara

    Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co


    29 min
  • S4, E2: Goals for 2021
    In this episode, Dara details her reading goals for 2021 and talks about the release of her new ebook, "Moon Talks". 
    To order "Moon Talks": https://www.ave89co.com/moon-talks
    Dara on Instagram: @astoldbydara
    Avenue 89 website: https://www.ave89co.com
    Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
    31 min
  • S4, E1: 2020 Reading Wrap-Up
    Happy New Year! In this episode, Dara does of tally of the books she's read and what her favorites were of the year. 
    Dara on Instagram: @astoldbydara
    Avenue 89 on Instagram: ave89co.com
    2021 Reading List: https://www.ave89co.com/blog-1/2021readinglist
    Moon Talks pre-order: https://www.ave89co.com/moon-talks
    29 min
  • S3, E13 (Season Finale): "The Christmas Swap" with Melody Carlson

    IN this season finale episode, Melody Carlson, author of the TrueColors Series, Diary of a Teenage Girl series, and many Christmas fiction novels, talks to Dara about her inspiration behind her Christian teen fiction series and what inspired her to write "The Christmas Swap". Also, find out which Hallmark movie Melody had a hand in. 

    Melody Carlson's website: https://www.melodycarlson.com/index.shtml

    Avenue 89 website: www.ave89co.com

    Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co

    Dara on Instagram: @dara_eightynine

    35 min
  • S3, E11: Review: "I Am Restored" by Lecrae

    In this episode, Dara talks about Lecrae's book "I Am Restored". While the Ink Dries is powered by the Avenue 89 Podcast Network. 


    Dara's Instagram: @dara_eightynine

    Avenue 89's Instagram: @ave89co

    Avenue 89's website: https://www.ave89co.com

    26 min
  • S3, E10: Off-Script with Kaley Rhea
    Dara talks to the co-author of "Off-Script and OVer-Caffeinated" about her inspiration for writing the book, where the title came from, and the immense amount of Hallmark movies that were watched in the process. 
    To buy: Lecrae's "I Am Resotred": https://bit.ly/3krtKmR
    To buy Jerry B. Jenkins' "Dead Sea Rising": https://bit.ly/2JN7uqC
    To buy "Off-Script and Over-Caffeinated: https://amzn.to/32zffqV
    Avenue 89's website: https://www.ave89co.com
    Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
    Dara on Instagram: @dara_eightynine
    59 min

About The Book Sail

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Just as a sail propels a ship forward, so does books for the human being. Here at The Book Sail, Dara will take you on a journey through literature with book reviews, author interviews, and much more.