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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Brianna Peppins Book
Briarcliff Prep | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/5381
Brianna Peppins Website | https://linktr.ee/BriannaPeppins
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Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/
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Chelsea's Books
We Are the Origin: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wato-hardback
We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadgph
BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb
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The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links
Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/
Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin
Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services
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