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 🤎
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 🤎
Chelsea interviews author Kelis Rowe about her debut novel 'Finding Jupiter,' her journey in traditional publishing, and the balancing act of crafting authentic YA romance amidst life's many challenges.
00:00 Welcome to the Written in Melanin Podcast
00:22 Introducing Kelis Rowe and Her Debut Novel
01:50 Kelis Rowe's Journey to Becoming an Author
02:21 The Reality of Publishing and Writing
04:34 Navigating the Publishing Industry
06:51 The Importance of Writing What You Love
13:17 Building Relationships with Editors
18:29 Marketing and Promoting Your Book
25:41 Balancing Writing with Personal Life
36:15 Kelis Rowe's Upcoming Projects
38:49 Final Thoughts and Writing Advice - Kelis' Links: https://linktr.ee/keliswrites Finding Jupiter: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6459 - Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/KihME We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadge - Chelsea's Discord Community: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services