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S5E8 Writing Across Age Categories (with Alechia Dow!)
Hey Afronauts! Today we're chatting with award-winning author Alechia Dow, about writing across age categories and genres. What makes each age category unique? How does she channel each age's voice?…
Messy Middles
Pre-order AN OCEAN APART by Jill TewPre-order I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOU by Beatrice Winifred IkerIn this Messy Middles episode, we discuss the covers for AN OCEAN APART and I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE…
S5E5 Romance and Romantic Elements
If this world were mine...We're some REAL romantics over here at the Afronauts Podcast (what y'all know 'bout that Luther?). On this episode we discuss the differences between a Romance novel and a…
S4E5 How a Book Gets Made from Start to Finish with Ashley Imanë Fields
From acquisitions all the way to publication and beyond, Ashley Imanë Fields walks us through the process at Freedom Fire, a new imprint at Disney Hyperion dedicated to stories about Black Joy, Black…
Intellectual Property: NDAs, Political Influence, and Reader Expectations
This episode is all about intellectual property (IP) companies and our experiences working with them. We're joined by Nia "N.E." Davenport and Bethany Baptiste. Nia "N.E." Davenport is an…
S5E3 Southern Gothic Television: Bonnie’s Blackness, Tara’s Agency, and Louis’ Humanity
Today, we're discussing the Southern Gothic genre through some of Beatrice's favorite TV shows. This was adapted from a Voodoonauts class Beatrice taught. The TV shows discussed are The Vampire…
S5E2 Beatrice's New Book Deal!
Beatrice has a new book deal! Join us as we discuss their debut adult horror novel, I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OUT OF YOU, coming fall 2025. Full of Black Appalachian history, Southern Gothic horror,…
S5E1 Ask an Agent!
Join us as we talk with experienced agents Jen Azantian (Azantian Literary Agency) and Chelsea Hensley (kt literary) about current market dynamics, their agenting highs and lows, and more! Learn…
S4 Kamilah Cole: Secret Publishing Goals, A Lot of Crying, and Plantains
Hey Afronauts! Our guest today is Indie-bestselling author Kamilah Cole. We had such a fun conversation, discussing everything from an alarmingly strict writing routine as a child, to the metadata…
Self-Advocacy: Pushing Deadlines, Community Support, and an Announcement
In today's pre-chat, Thee Afronauts have some big announcements! We're opening a discord community for Black writers, starting a newsletter, and having our first-ever social! More info below if…
2024 Debuts Part 2: Edits, Marketing, and Protecting Your Energy
This is a fun one! Join us for a round table conversation with four 2024 debut authors: Sami Ellis, Ashton Lattimore, Avione Lee, and Rae Giana Rashad. We get into some honest discussion of the highs…
S4E7 Kwame Mbalia: Writing, Publishing, and Making More Pie
Catch up with us in our pre chat, then listen as we talk to Kwame Mbalia about writing, publishing, and Freedom Fire Books, an imprint of Disney-Hyperion that will feature stories of black joy and…
Samantha Fabien: Agent/Author relationships, Professional Taste, and Career Aspirations
We had a wonderful chat with Root Literary's Samantha Fabien about her personal agent taste, how she sets her client's submissions up for success, and her personal agent career goals. Learn more…
S4E5 Sheree Renée Thomas: The Short Fiction Industry, Hoodoo, and working with Janelle Monáe
Our esteemed guest, Sheree Renée Thomas, was kind enough to visit us and drop some knowledge. More info on her below! Sheree is a New York Times bestselling, two-time World Fantasy Award-winning…
S4E4 All About Anthologies with Shari Pennant and Sami Ellis
Join us as we chat with our guests, Jamaican-American fiction author Shari Pennant and queer horror writer Sami Ellis, all about Anthologies! Shari's work can be found in the multi-genre YA…
S4E3 2024 Debuts (pt. 1): Marketing, Mental Health, and Managing Expectations
Join us for a real talk chat with two of next year's debut authors! Avery Cunningham is the author of THE MAYOR OF MAXWELL STREET, a riveting historical drama in which a rich Black debutante enlists…
S4E2 Jamison Shea: Debut Horror Author, Monster Lover, Milk Tea Aficionado
In our pre-chat, we let you know which books we're reading (bring on the scary vibes!), and catch you up on what else we've been up to. After that, we chat with our guest: debut horror author,…
S4E1 J. Elle: House of Marionne, Mentoring, and Eager Fans
In our pre-chat (we're still getting the hang of this), we discuss what we've been up to this summer and what we're excited about for the upcoming week. Spoiler: BEYONCÉ. Our guest was NYT…
Spring Pick: Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker
In our first-ever seasonal pick: BLOOD DEBTS by Terry J. Benton-Walker is our spring pick! In this episode, we have a deep-dive conversation about this magical book with the author, with both…
S3 Jill Got a Book Deal!
Join us as we celebrate Jill's book deal for her YA Dystopian Romance, THE DIVIDING SKY, out with Joy Revolution next Summer! Add THE DIVIDING SKY on Goodreads! Stay tuned for more info on the…
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