Mariquita interviews Kate Moore to discuss her most recent book, The Woman They Could Not Silence, and the ways in which pejoratives for mental illness are still used against women today to discredit them. Following the interview, Mariquita offers a review of the book, including a short synopsis. Books mentioned: Radium Girls by Kate Moore […]
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To close out Women’s History Month, Renee invited on Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, author of When Women Invented Television, to discuss the early pioneers of our second favorite medium (after books, of course). Before Lucy, Mary Tyler Moore, and Carol Burnett, we had Irna, Hazel, Betty, and Gertrude breaking barriers and setting the standard for the
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Sarah sits down to discuss Kenya Nelson’s debut novel, UNGRATEFUL. Listen in as they chat about Kenya’s process when developing characters, the #metoo movement, and the alternative rock industry. Books and Resources mentioned: Ungrateful by Kenya Nelson The Ungrateful Book Trailer @TheBruig on Instagram @BlackWomeninRock on Instagram Follow and support our host and guest: Follow
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Renee and Mariquita, both superfans of Kali Fajardo-Anstine, chat about her first novel Woman of Light, coming out June 7, 2022 from Penguin Random House. In this spoiler-free conversation, they share some of their favorite quotes from the book, some themes that stuck out to them, and why Fajardo-Anstine’s writing is so beloved. Books mentioned:
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Renee drags Facebook (and Patreon a little, too) to explain why we moved our virtual community off of the platform. She also shares a little bit about the April Afrofuturism box, a collaboration with Sistah SciFi. Join the new and improved FBC Community! Follow and support our host: Renee: Instagram Beyond the Box: Our weekly
Ashley speaks with Destiny O. Birdsong about her debut novel, NOBODY’S MAGIC. The conversation speaks on writing about Shreveport, sexuality, and intentionally writing about people with albinism. Bookstores referenced Parnassus Books The Book Shop Kindred Stories Books/short stories mentioned as Destiny’s inspiration: I AM A KNIFE by Roxane Gay SULA by Toni Morrison THE AWAKENING
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Renee chats with her business finance coach Jamie Trull to discuss her feminist approach to small business finance. We promise it’s not nearly as scary as it sounds. This is a replay of the Money Mindset webinar recorded liven March 2, 2022. Resources Mentioned: Financial Fitness Basics Financial Fitness Formula Quiz: Your next steps to
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On this International Women’s Day, we’re discussing influential women not in the U.S. First, Renee walks us through Pussy Riot’s activism and how they have been a delicious thorn in Putin’s side for many years. Then, Mariquita reviews Andrea Yaryura Clark’s debut novel, On a Night of a Thousand Stars, and talks about how it
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Niba chats (in person!) with Celena Chong. They talk about short form formats, being an Asian-American writer, and writing while maintaining a fulltime job! Celena’s writing: Honestfiction.substack.com https://honestfiction.substack.com/p/the-curious-case-of-my-asian-father https://honestfiction.substack.com/p/i-did-a-breakup-date-so-you-dont Book Mentioned: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Follow and support our host: Follow Niba: Twitter | Instagram |
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Ashley speaks with author Brit Bennett about The Vanishing Half, which is available in paperback. In the conversation, they discuss colorism, banned books, and the process of writing her storied and exquisite novel. Book Mentioned: The Vanishing Half The Mothers Follow and support our host: Follow Brit Bennet: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Are men the only ones who are able to be charismatic? Not in our eyes. In this episode, Renee and Sarah discuss three women who have conned their way to the top in a world dominated by rich men in suits. You’ll hear about Elizabeth Holmes, Anna Sorokin, and Sheryl Sandberg. Are these women admirable
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Mariquita talks about some of her favorite backlist titles from Black authors, covering genres like non-fiction, humor, romance, mystery, sci-fi and more. There’s something for everyone to love. Book Mentioned: We Are Never Meeting In Real Life by Samantha Irby Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes by Phoebe Robinson Everything’s Trash,
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