This episode features a discussion with author Tatiana Obey, known for her action-packed, character-driven stories featuring diverse characters. In it, C. M. Lockhart and Tatiana discuss various themes relevant to Black and indie authors, such as the importance of visibility, the challenge of receiving and giving honest reviews, and the significance of community in the indie author space.
00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast!
00:21 Meet Tatiana Obey: Author, World Traveler, and Anime Fan
01:19 Revisiting Sistah Samurai and Introducing Bones to the Wind
03:52 The Magic of Tatiana's Writing: A Deep Dive into Her Books
10:21 The Journey of Publishing a Duology as an Indie Author
20:29 Understanding Your Target Audience and the Power of Word of Mouth
29:17 The Power of Recommendations and Trust in Authors
31:02 Navigating Book Reviews as an Author and Reader
43:59 The Importance of Honest Feedback in the Author Community
56:05 Concluding Thoughts on Authorship and Community Support
Tatiana's Books
https://www.tatianaobey.com/
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Tatiana's Previous Podcast Episode
https://youtu.be/y1HUCidA2ek?si=DMqol--Mc5ntSZax
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Music by Akia DaGreat
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