If MARVEL comics or the MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE is the world outside or window, why do so many people have an issue with what other people see out of their windows? From our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, to the Captain America debate (Die mad! Steve Rogers is out, and Sam Wilson got the shield now!), to even how we remember Chadwick Boseman. The fandom has a serious issue with representation. And we are going to talk about it.

With the words of James Patterson not even 60 days old as a relates to White men and the current permutation of publishing, it is essential to examine just how detrimental those statements are! Just as Walter Mosley said as a relates to how we as minority people exist in the world, we have to exist in the fiction also! We have to confront these ideologies when we find them, because these people know what they’re doing.

it is always easier to tell people to trust their own talents versus believing in your own! For this show it is imperative that you remember this equation: trusting your talent=confidence+time+experience. Like all things, especially all things that you desire to do well, this will take maturity, it’ll take time, and it will take you. Also listen for the June 2022: Book Recommendation by Chelsea Lockhart of The Melanin Library. Book reference: WriteLife https://a.co/d/fnhQMMv

For this show we are going to be examining the topic of what I like to call “the glass wall.”This is a kin to writers block, with two tears. The thing that I believe is so important about this topic is it speaks to confidence as a writer, while confronting you with the power of your own talent. Will you believe in nothing yourself or not? NOTE: Listen for the June 2022 Book Recommendation from Chelsea Lockhart of The Melanin Library--WE ARE THE ORIGIN.

For this year we are going to be taking our queue from the dynamic Roxane Gay and her master class about riding during social change. In doing so, let this show remind you that your voice is still needed—-and necessary. Note: Listen for the May 2022 book recommendation from Chelsea Lockhart of the Melanin Library!

For this show, I delve into what it means to write cross-culturally. A good example of what not to do is from the book BAD AND BOUJEE, which is mentioned here. Special thanks to Dr. Raquel Martin and her honest analysis. TikTok account of Dr. Martin (TT/IG: @raquelmartinphd) from April 2022. Find all work by Chanel Hardy on Amazon and Kindle. New book: BODY ON THE LINE, is out July 2022.

As you go forward in your writing career, or advancing your hobby, or making a go at rediscover and your love for the craft, I understand that you will encounter trepidation. And you will have two choices: quit or keep going. For this particular show, let this be a reminder to keep going. And don’t flinch. Never let them see your pencil break! Note: th This episode includes the May 2022 recommendation from Chelsea Lockhart of The Melanin Library.

With the success of the latest installment of the Spider-Man movie franchise, this particular show is going to delve into the matter of representation. There will be spoilers and asked in a special thank you to Greg Howard, Jr of the DON'T MAKE THIS WEIRD Podcast. Thanks for everything Greg (Tune in to our episode titled HERO SUPPORT! Find it on Apple Podcast, Google Play and Spotify)! Again, #WhereIsMilesMorales?

Being a writer is the most curious form of psychosis! It is the only profession where you can literally have something going on in your head and expect people to be entertained by it. The arts is one of the last passions of true expression, and sometimes that expression gets a little messy! And for that cause, you have to be OK with the grays… Into the Dichotomy.

Writing is indeed an acceptable form of psychosis! And at the same time, it is one of the most free things one can do!. For this week so we’re going to delve into just how you can keep the people in your head from driving you absolutely mad. The best way to do that is a chase them onto the page.