Left Unread

Arts EN ↓ 13 episodes

We are here to uplift Black and brown authors, to talk about Black and brown books and to be a menace to the publishing industry until it makes space for all of us. You can expect to hear us dive into the magic of Black and brown literature and to have very candid conversations about what it is like to navigate the publishing industry as authors of color.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: podcasters.spotify.com

Author

Left Unread

Episodes

Neka Marie: The Inevitability Of 28.06.2024 45:41

Laani and Michael had the incredible privilege of catching up with Neka Marie to discuss publishing, Blackness and her debut novel The Inevitability Of .

Terry Benton-Walker 31.05.2024 54:00

Join us as we sit down with author Terry Benton-Walker and talk about his books, Blood Debt and Blood Justice, and have a candid conversation about systemic racism in publishing. Please forgive us, we had some issues with our system and the recorded has a bit of static, but we thought the conversation was too incredible to not release it anyway. So enjoy!!!

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah: Chain-Gang All-Stars 12.04.2024 46:54

We were joined by dystopian author Nana Kwame to discuss his well-received book Chain-Gang All-Stars and to talk candidly about what it means to be an abolitionist in today's world and how to apply that school of thought to the future of the publishing industry.

Ladarrion Williams 29.03.2024 43:14

We were joined by author Ladarrion Williams to discuss his debut: Blood at the Root and to have a candid conversation about the publishing experience for Black people.

Falencia Jean-Francois 22.03.2024 29:46

Join us as we talk with author Falencia Jean-Francois about their book, Devil in the Deep, and discuss what the future of publishing could look like.

Jordan Ifueko: Raybearer 15.03.2024 54:34

An incredible conversation with author Jordan Ifueko, as we discuss her Raybearer series, colonialism in literature and dismantling systemic racism in the publishing industry.

Gabi Burton 01.03.2024 34:51

We were joined by Gabi Burton, where we talked about her debut fantasy novel Sing me to Sleep, her experience in the publishing industry as a Black woman, and the future of publishing. Enjoy!

Octavia Butler: Kindred 24.02.2024 56:19

Join Laani and I as we discuss Octavia Butler and her legendary work, Kindred, with our guests, CiCi (blk.boy.joy) and Booktok's own books.with. Lee.

Melissa Blair 23.02.2024 31:49

Author Melissa Blair joins us in a conversation about her Halfling Saga as well as a candid conversation about her experience in the publishing industry as an Indigenous author.

Kay Synclaire 16.02.2024 24:42

Join us as we highlight author Kay Synclaire and have a candid conversation about her experience as a Black woman in the publishing industry.

Satisfiction 08.02.2024 25:02

We are talking with the owner of the Satisfiction book box and discussing what it looks like to advocate for Black and brown authors as a bookish business.

Amanda Weaver 07.02.2024 34:23

Join us as we chat with author Amanda Weaver about her books, her experience in the publishing industry and her thoughts on how bookish spaces can make space for Black and brown authors.

Nia Davenport 06.02.2024 46:18

Join us as we talk with author Nia Davenport about her Blood Gift duology and her experience in the publishing industry!