Brianna Peppins on Black representation and being a Black author in YA

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Written In Melanin

C. M. Lockhart

95 episodes

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The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com 🤎

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Brianna Peppins on Black representation and being a Black author in YA

Written In Melanin

43 minutes 48 seconds

1 year ago

Brianna Peppins on Black representation and being a Black author in YA

In this episode of the Written In Melanin podcast, host C. M. Lockhart speaks with guest Brianna Peppins, author of young Adult Contemporary books, about her journey as a Black and Indie author, the influence of HBCUs on her writing, challenges in book marketing for Black authors, and advice for aspiring writers.

00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast

00:23 Meet Brianna Peppins: Author Spotlight

02:00 Choosing Spelman College: A Journey to HBCU

05:10 Creating Black Spaces in YA Literature

10:51 Empathy and Grace: Themes in Brianna's Writing

27:50 Navigating the Publishing World as a Black Author

39:05 Advice for Aspiring Writers and Closing Thoughts

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Briarcliff Prep | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/5381

Brianna Peppins Website | https://linktr.ee/BriannaPeppins

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We Are the Origin: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wato-hardback

We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadgph

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