Author Sarah Everett joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey transitioning between young adult and middle grade books, the impact of the market on Black authors, and the importance of maintaining a love for writing.

00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast

00:24 Introducing Sarah Everett

02:48 Sarah's Author Journey

04:34 Writing for Middle Grade vs. Young Adult

08:11 Sarah's Writing Process

11:26 The Probability of Everything

15:40 The Shape of Lost Things

20:21 Balancing Heavy and Light Reads

21:43 Writing for Different Age Groups

24:28 Challenges in the Publishing Market

27:50 Indie Publishing Insights

33:58 Advice for Aspiring Authors

38:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Dr. Sabin Prentis Duncan, a multifaceted educator and author, joins C. M. Lockhart on this episode of the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss his journey as author of both fiction and non-fiction works. He shares insights into writing his trilogy, reflects on his growth as an author, and speaks on the importance of authentic representation in literature.

00:00 Intro

00:23 Meet Dr. Sabin Prentis Duncan

03:11 The Impact of Teaching

05:13 Why write about African-American men and their families?

13:17 The Inspiration Behind the Trilogy

18:09 Crafting Authentic Female Voices

22:10 The Journey of a Writer's Growth

24:25 Navigating the Business of Writing

26:56 Empowering Indie Authors

32:14 Outro

Chelsea talks with Rachel Howzell Hall as they discuss her journey as an author, balancing a full-time job, transitioning from writing thrillers to romanticy, and the impact of life experiences on her writing.

00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast

00:22 Introducing Rachel Howzell Hall

01:33 Balancing Writing with a Full-Time Job

03:48 The Creative Process and Finding Time

12:04 Navigating the Publishing Industry

18:50 The Importance of Support and Community

25:00 AI as a Tool: Embracing the Future

25:25 Transitioning Genres: From Thriller to Romanticy

33:20 Personal Growth and Grief

44:08 Writing Advice and Final Thoughts

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Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelhowzell.com/

What Fire Brings: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8173

The Last One: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8199

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Chelsea's Books

We Are the Origin: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/KihME

We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadge

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Chelsea's Discord Community: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb

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