Petty Reads and Writes Podcast

I’m Dr. Michelle Petty, a Black professor who teaches writing classes and is trying to become a debut author. Welcome to Episode 1, the first episode of the second season! Welcome back, OG listeners, and a fond welcome to anyone new joining us. Today’s book is from author E.S. McLeod (MacLoud): Andromeda! If you follow me on IG, you know I fell utterly in love with this book, but I can only say so...

Welcome to Episode 10, the last episode of my first season! Today’s book is from author Jaleigh Johnson: The Reimagining of Thornwood House. Thank you to everyone who listened, downloaded, and shared on socials. You’ve made this little attempt something meaningful. Stay tuned for news about season 2, which will start back up in August. And check my Instagram, @pettyreadsandwrites, for an invitatio...

Welcome to episode 9, the second-to-last episode for this season! I’ll be reviewing Katie Ortiz’s debut novel: The Southern Sorority of Superstitious Witches. Show notes: https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/solaris-bags-sangoyomis-visceral-debut-in-two-book-deal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drpetty.substa...

Episode 8! Only two more episodes left of the first season of the podcast. If you’d like me to continue, please do like or comment on whatever platform you’re listening to this on. This week’s episode features Erynne Rivers’ Wench, a spicy fae romantasy retelling of Robin Hood. Show notes: https://www.thebookseller.com/rising-stars Wench Preorder link: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/wench-...

Episode 7! I cover some of the disappointing news from The Bookseller’s Black Publishing Focus issue, but also finally get to gush about Analeigh Sbrana’s Heir of Prophecy, out this August and available for preorder. (I promise, y’all; I am getting no kickbacks. I just enjoy geeking out about Black romantasy writers.) Show notes: Huge apologies for saying “Sbarna” instead of “Sbrana.” https://www....

Episode 6! We've made it over the halfway point of season one of the podcast! Here's the link to the article about the Airbnb and Hay Festival prize. https://www.thebookseller.com/news/airbnb-and-hay-festival-reveal-inaugural-room-to-write-winners This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drpetty.substack.com

Ep 5: Bromantasy by Maire RoachAvon news: https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/avon-signs-seven-debut-authors-for-16-books This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drpetty.substack.com

Welcome to Episode 4 - Sea of Charms This is a special episode with my son Finnegan. If you'd like to preorder Sea of Charms , you can through Bramble's website. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drpetty.substack.com

To Preorder The Farewitch of Foxe Holler To Preorder A Healthy Appetit e Info about the English folk horror collection This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drpetty.substack.com

Kellyn Archambeau's debut romantasy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drpetty.substack.com

The Bookseller article about Eliza bks Eliza page This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drpetty.substack.com