CBAW Loves...

In this episode, we welcome Someplace Generous editors Elaina Ellis and Amber Flame and author/physician Seema Yasmin to discuss Someplace Generous- a vibrantly diverse and inclusive anthology of romantic short stories. Topics include the rules of writing romance, reading as a tool for empathy, and the power of telling romantic stories that engage new and different dynamics. Reference & Notes:...

In this episode City of Laughter author Temim Fruchter joins hosts Seema and Amelia, returning guest Amber Flame, and CBAW community members Amy, Jaci, Leena, & Raye, for a conversation about fiction as a portal, imagined queer lineages, and writing as a way to wrestle with the reality of mortality and time. Don’t forget: We want to hear from you! Read the book and send in your thoughts to cba...

In this episode, we welcome Women of the Post author, Joshunda Sanders for a conversation with Seema, Amelia and particpants from CBAW's More Than One Story program. Our discussion includes stories about the real-life women who inspired the characters in the novel, what it means to exist in a place that was not designed for you, and what has (and has not) changed in the military since WWII. Do...

Episode 8: Monstrilio, featuring a discussion with Tarfia Faizullah. In this episode, we discuss Gerardo Sámano Córdova's debut novel Monstrilio. Don't forget: We want to hear from you! Read the book and send in your thoughts to cbawloves@cbaw.org or share them on social media using the #CBAWLOVES hashtag. We will read or play your comments on a future episode! Grieving mother Magos cuts o...

Episode 7: In the Shelter: Finding a Home in the World, featuring discussion with Amber Flame & Ben Weakley In this episode our guests Amber Flame & Ben Weakley chat with us about Pádraig Ó Tuama’s ‘In The Shelter.’ Topics include faith, reconciling contradictions within the self, and finding shelter in one another. Don’t forget: We want to hear from you! Read the book and send in your tho...

Episode 6: The Secret to Superhuman Strength, featuring discussion with Tarfia Faizullah, Amber Flame, Dr. Nisha Gupta, Raychelle Heath & Miden Wood. Our hosts Seema & Amelia, along with the special guest panel of Tarfia Faizullah, Amber Flame, Dr. Nisha Gupta, Raychelle Heath, & Miden Wood, cover topics including what it means to be in a body, Buddhism, and the secret to superhuman st...

Seema & Amelia invite back Tarfia Faizullah, Amber Flame, and Raychelle Heath to our virtual roundtable to discuss Why Fish Don't Exist. Topics include the power of naming things, dark nights of the soul, and of course whether or not fish exist! Don't forget: We want to hear from you! Read the book and send in your thoughts to cbawloves@cbaw.org or share them on social media using the...

In the second part of our CBAW Loves podcast on Who is Wellness For?, Seema & Amelia invite back Dr. Nisha Gupta and Tarfia Faizullah, and welcome Raychelle Heath to our virtual roundtable! The discussion begins with the question, “How are you thinking about wellness?” More topics include yoga, meditation, and how we can take the wellness practices that we need with respect. Don't forget:...

Seema & Amelia sit down with Fariha Róisín to discuss how she took care of herself while writing Who is Wellness For?, what love means to her, and the energy needed to keep trying to be a good person. Send in your thoughts to cbawloves@cbaw.org or share them on social media using the #CBAWLOVES hashtag. About Who Is Wellness For? The multi-disciplinary artist and author of Like a Bird and How...

In episode two of CBAW Loves, Seema and Amelia continue their discussion of the Listening in the Dark anthology, this time in discussion with our special guest panel made up of poet Tarfia Faizullah, poet Amber Flame, and Psychologist & Visual Artist Dr. Nisha Gupta. Don't forget: We want to hear from you! Read the book and and send in your thoughts to  cbawloves@cbaw.org  or share them on...

Today we are so proud to bring you our debut episode of the CBAW Book Club Podcast, "CBAW Loves..."! In each episode Seema invites a rotating cast of fellow writers and authors to discuss a book of the month. Through the podcast, we will continue virtually building community and fostering genuine connection through reading. Join us! Read the book now and send us your thoughts via email a...

'CBAW Loves...' is a new book club podcast hosted by Seema Reza (CEO, CBAW/ author, When the World Breaks Open & A Constellation of Half Lives) and produced by Amelia Bane. Each episode Seema invites a rotating cast of fellow writers and authors to discuss a book of the month. Through the podcast, we will continue virtually building community and fostering genuine connection through re...