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Discussing "Escape From Pharaoh" by Zora Neale Hurston
Technically, this is not a short story. It is an excerpt from Hurston's Novel "Moses: Man of the Mountain". The novel is Zora Neale Hurston's retelling of the story of Moses. I will say that after…
Discussing “Summer Session” by Alice Dunbar-Nelson - a thriller from the early 1900s
Alice Ruth Moore was born in 1875 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the first generation of black people born after the abolishment of slavery. Her mother lived her early life in enslavement. Alice…
New Mysteries Released in December 2025 and January 2026 by Black Authors
Episode 153Nicole GloverThe Seekers4th book in The Murder and Magic SeriesBook Blurb:In the 1960s, the world was caught up in reaching beyond our planet and into the cosmos. It felt impossible—but…
Discussing Knight's Shade by Angela Henry
In this episode I discuss the second book in Angela Henry's Xavier Knight series, Knight's Shade. I also discuss three new books I recently added to my directory of crime fiction by Black authors.…
Tracy Clark Talks About Her New Mystery "Hide"
For the second time, I have had the honor to interview award winning mystery author Tracy Clark. We talk about the first book in her new Detective Harriet Foster mystery series, "Hide". Tracy…
A Conversation with Mystery Author Faye Snowden
Fay Snowden's Website: Noir mystery writer | Faye Snowden I had the immense pleasure to talk with mystery author Faye Snowden. Her latest book is "A Killing Rain" and features her sleuth, Raven…
Discussing Comedy: American Style by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Tonia Ransom from The Nightlight Podcast
My final discussion of the novels by Jessie Redmon Fauset is with Tonia Ransom from The Nightlight Podcast. We dig deep into Fauset's novel "Comedy: American Style". This novel explores the desires…
A Conversation with Mystery Author Nicole Glover
A Conversation with Mystery Author Nicole Glover - I Found This Great Book Nicole Glovers books "The Conductors" and "The Undertakers" are historical mystery set in post civil war Philidelphia. The…
A Conversation with Alverne Ball – Mystery and Graphic Novel Author
Alverne Ball https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/interviews/a-conversation-with-alverne-ball-mystery-and-graphic-novel-author/ Author of the Frank Calhoun police procedurals series Only the Holy…
Discussing "The Chinaberry Tree" by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Mollie and Dani of Black Chick Lit
Dani and Mollie from the Black Chick Lit podcast join me to discuss Jessie Redmon Fauset's third novel, "The Chinaberry Tree". A fascinating novel that explores the lives of three black women in a…
The Shoemaker Murder by George Schuyler - Featured Mystery Short Story
The Shoemaker Murder can be found in the anthology "Spooks, Spies, and Private Eyes" edited by Paula L. Woods. A collection of mystery, crime, and suspense fiction by Black authors. You can purchase…
Discussing The Conscience of the Court by Zora Neale Hurston
In this short story, Hurston features the trail of Laura Lee Kimble and her fight for justice. We also learn of a lifelong friendship between two women.
Teddy Hayes - Featured Mystery Author
Featured mystery author Teddy Hayes. Creator of the Devil Barnett Detective Mystery Series. Teddy Hayes - Black Mystery Authors - I Found This Great Book
Since You Went Away by Frankie Y. Bailey - Featured Mystery Short Story
The first in a series of short stories I will feature. I discuss "Since You Went Away" by Frankie Y Bailey. A locked room style mystery set on a train going from New Orleans to Chicago in 1946.…
Discussing Hurricane by Zora Neale Hurston
My discussion of the Hurston short story Hurricane. This short story from the "Complete Stories" collection is an excerpt from Hurston's novel "Thier Eyes Were Watching God" You can listen to all my…
Jake Lamar - Featured Mystery Author
I feature mystery author Jake Lamar. Author of the American Mysteries in Paris series.
Discussing "Plum Bun" by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Alicia - The Pretty Brown Eye Reader
I am joined by Alicia – The Pretty Brown Eye Reader to discuss "Plum Bun" by Jessie Redmon Fauset. We have an in-depth discussion of Faucet's story which explores the life changing consequences for a…
Discussing High John De Conquer by Zora Neale Hurston
My discussion of Zora Neale Hurston's short story, "High John De Conquer." A story written as a gift of hope to the United States during the challenging times of World War II.
Solomon Jones - Featured Mystery Author
Featuring mystery author Solomon Jones. He writes thrilling amateur sleuth and police procedurals. Check out his book at: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/136
A Conversation with Cheryl Head – Author of the Charlie Mack Motown Series
I had so much fun talking with Cheryl Head about her latest book in the Charlie Mack Motown series, Warn Me When It's Time. We dig deep in discussing her sleuth Charlene "Charlie" Mack. Cheryl shares…
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