In this episode of the Written in Melanin Podcast, host C. M. Lockhart welcomes author Savannah Stephens, who discusses her journey, the challenges of the publishing process, the significance of representation in fantasy literature, and the influential books that shaped her as a writer.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest01:14 Savannah's Journey to Witch Queen Rising09:52 The Book Deal Experience13:34 Choosing Urban Fantasy as a Genre15:11 The Importance of Representation in Fantasy26:19 Representation in Literature30:44 Complex Family Dynamics39:29 Resilience and Self-Belief41:55 Advice for Aspiring Writers-Savannah Stephens @savannahversebooks 💥⁠https://linktr.ee/AuthorSavannahStephens?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

In this episode of the Written Melanin Podcast, host C. M. Lockhart welcomes USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Lemming. They discuss Kimberly's unique approach to writing fantasy romance, her journey to becoming a successful author, and the importance of writing without overthinking.

00:00 Welcome to the Written Melanin Podcast

02:19 Introducing Kimberly Lemming and Her Works

11:18 The Journey of a Bestselling Author

20:09 The Reality of Publishing in the Romantic Era

24:37 Exploring New Genres: The Shift from Romance to Gamer Lite

28:15 The Importance of Laughter in Writing

32:40 Advice for New Authors: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

40:48 Upcoming Works and Future Plans

-Kimberly Lemming💥⁠https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763014/i-punched-an-alien-and-now-were-in-couples-therapy-by-kimberly-lemming/I Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy | ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8596⁠https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylemming/-BOOKS💥All of them: ⁠https://CMLockhart.com⁠💀 We Are the Origin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730⁠✨ Magic in the Melanin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210⁠💜 Death Among the Stars: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339⁠Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Join the Community: ⁠https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member⁠💫 Merch: ⁠https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com⁠💚 Donate: ⁠https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY⁠-Links: ⁠https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links⁠Melanin Library: ⁠https://MelaninLibrary.com/⁠Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb⁠

Author M. H. Ayinde joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written Melanin Podcast to discuss her epic fantasy 'A Song of Legends Lost,' the writing and publishing process, the challenges of querying, and balancing creativity with market trends in the fantasy genre.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:54 Meet M. H. Ayinde: Author and Journey04:56 The Art of Querying and Publishing27:18 The Rise of Romantasy29:51 Navigating the Publishing World35:44 Upcoming Books and Writing Advice-M. H. Ayinde💥⁠https://www.mhayinde.comA Song of Legends Lost | ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8404⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@mhayindehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mhayinde

-BOOKS💥All of them: ⁠https://CMLockhart.com⁠💀 We Are the Origin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730⁠✨ Magic in the Melanin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210⁠💜 Death Among the Stars: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339⁠Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Join the Community: ⁠https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member⁠💫 Merch: ⁠https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com⁠💚 Donate: ⁠https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY⁠-Links: ⁠https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links⁠Melanin Library: ⁠https://MelaninLibrary.com/⁠Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb⁠#blackauthors