Dr. Michelle Petty

Petty Reads and Writes Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 7 episodes

Book reviews and publishing news with Dr. Michelle Petty. Genres: Fantasy, Romance, and Historical Fiction. Yes, also Romantasy. What flavor? My tastes range from cozy to epic to gothic, and I care about spotlighting diverse representation, from queernorm worlds to Black leads. If a book would work in one of my classes, I'll talk about that, too, but I promise I won't get too in the professor weeds. ;) drpetty.substack.com

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Dr. Michelle Petty

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Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 7 06.07.2026 4:41

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....

Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 6 29.06.2026 2:58

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

Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 5 22.06.2026 5:02

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

Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 4 15.06.2026 7:30

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

Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 3 08.06.2026 5:51

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

Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 2 08.06.2026 5:46

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

Petty Reads and Writes Ep. 1 08.06.2026 5:34

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