In this episode Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Uzma Jalaluddin to chat about her books Much Ado About Nada, Ayesha at Last, & Hana Khan Carries On. Uzma also talks about being a teacher and teases an upcoming project. Uzma is one of Amani’s favorite Muslim romance authors.

"You know how to ball, I know Aristotle." -T.S. Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with writer C.J. to discuss writing advice and how to pitch to literary agents.

Raise Your Words is officially back from hiatus!! Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Author Kristin Nilsen to chat about her book, Worldwide Crush and the joys of experiencing a first crush. Her book is a coming of age YA novel that anyone who's had a real or fictional crush will enjoy. You can find Kristin on Instagram @kristin.nilsen.writer. This episode was prerecorded early this year and is being released now that Amani is back from her hiatus.

In this month's episode of Raise Your Words, your host Amani sits down with author Morgan Matson to discuss The Ballad of Darcy & Russell. Morgan is also known for her book, Take Me Home Tonight. You can find her on IG @morgamat. You can find Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod and you can find Amani on bookstagram @meetcuteromancebooks.

Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Author Hena Khan to talk about writing books for young readers. Hena Khan is the author of Zara's Rules, Zayd Saleem Chasing the Dream, and other books. You can follow Hena on Instagram @henakhanbooks. Follow Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod! Stay tuned for more!

In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani sits down to chat with NYT- Best Selling author Ally Carter to talk about her newest Adult rom com, The Blonde Identity. Thank you to Valerie on Twitter for coming up with the episode title. You can buy Ally’s books wherever you by books and find her on IG @theallycarter. You can find Raise Your Words podcast on IG @raiseyourwordspod.

In this month's episode, Raise Your Words host Amani talks to Palestinian American Dr. Abdalla about the genocide in Gaza and how the average person can help out. This episode includes practical tips for Boycotting, analyzing fake news, and the best places to donate to help the people of Gaza. You can donate here.

Raise Your Words host Amani chats with debut author Kamilah Cole about her book, So Let Them Burn. You can find Kamilah on Instagram @wordsiren and you can find Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod. Kamilah Cole was a writer and entertainment editor at Bustle for four years, and her nonfiction work has also appeared in Marie Claire and Seventeen. A graduate of New York University, Kamilah lives on the East Coast, where she’s usually playing Kingdom Hearts for the hundredth time, quoting early SpongeBob SquarePants episodes, or crying her way through Zuko’s redemption arc in Avatar: The Last Airbender. The two talk about getting a literary agent, Kamilah's debut fantasy book about dragons, and writing advice.

Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Ayyantu Ahmed: a stay at home mom and Habits Consultant to talk about the best way to achieve your goals. Ayyantu is a stressed out startup co-founder whose life changed after becoming a mom of two kids under 3. After 10 years of using habits to transform her life, she started trying to figure out the multiple life-changing events that have broken her down to my core. And ultimately decided there must be a method through “this madness called life”. Ayyaantu is now sharing these method.

In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Neely on Love Buzz. You can find Neely on IG @neelyalexanderwrites. Don't forget to get your copy of Love Buzz wherever you buy books from or request it at your local library. You can find me on IG @meetcuteromancebooks and the pod on IT @raiseyourwordspod .

In this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani does a short episode on books she’s excited for this Spring. Raise Your Words will be on hiatus for the entire month of Ramadan. Raise Your Words will be back during the last week of April/first week of May. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating Ramadan ✨

In this month’s episode of Raise Your Words, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Shanita on her debut book, Dear Durga. You can find Shanita @coachshanita on Instagram. You can find Amani on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod and on bookstagram @meetcuteromancebooks. Stay Tuned for More!

Episode Title creds to Rameela @stars.brite on Instagram. In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Maiya Ibrahim to talk about Maiya’s debut fantasy book, Spice Road which is perfect for fans of The City of Brass. You can find Maiya @maiya_ibrahim on Instagram. Don’t forget to grab YOUR copy of Spice Road wherever books are sold. You can find Amani on Instagram @meetcuteromancebooks and you can find Raise Your Words on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod. Stay Tuned for More!

In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Aamna Qureshi and talks about world-building. Aamna also shares writing advice and other exciting news!! You can find Aamna on Instagram @aamna_qureshi. You can find me on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod and @meetcuteromancebooks. Stay tuned for more.

In this month’s episode Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Sarah Lyu on her upcoming book, I Will Find You Again and gives advice on how to write mystery books.

In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Romance Author Kosoko Jackson on A Dash of Salt & Pepper and other writing advice. If you liked hearing from Kosoko don’t forget to follow him on IG @kosokojackson and you can find Amani on IG @raiseyourwordspod and @meetcuteromancebooks! Disclaimer: Thank you to the editor on Fiverr for editing today’s podcast episode.

In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Iman Hariri-Kia on her book, A Hundred Other Girls. You can find Iman @imanharirikia on Instagram. Don’t forget to grab your copy of A Hundred Other Girls wherever you buy books! If you like this episode, don’t forget to rate Raise Your Words wherever you’re tuning in from. You can stay updated on upcoming episodes by following Raise Your Words @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram. Stay tuned for more!