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November 13, 2024 • 50 mins

Queer and diverse fantasy author EA Noble joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss representation, her journey as an author, and the importance of authentic inclusion in literature.


00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:23 Meet EA Noble: Champion of Queer and Diverse Fantasy

01:55 The Importance of Representation in Literature

04:28 Discovering When Blood Meets Earth

06:48 EA Noble's Writing Journey

10:36 Navigating Critique and Growth as an Author

16:43 The Reality of Negative Reviews

20:59 Advice for Aspiring Authors

23:16 Handling Negative Reviews

24:36 Writing for Your Audience

25:39 Decentering Whiteness in Literature

29:27 Challenges of Black Authors

33:15 Creating Inclusive Stories

43:52 Building a Supportive Writing Community

48:26 Final Thoughts and Advice

- E. A. Noble's Books When Blood Meets Earth | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8034 Supersized Bubblegum | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8204 - Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - 💚 Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730 We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869 - BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.myflodesk.com Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services

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