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いい写真ラジオ#8 - ゲスト：小原一真さん・写真家／ジャーナリスト（ 1/2） ■内容写真家、ジャーナリストの小原一真（おばら かずま）さんをゲストにむかえ、「ドキュメンタリー」をテーマにトークしました。次回に続く。 小原一真写真展『物語をひらく場所 − 暮らしの中にある、記憶の風景』会期｜2025年11月1日（土）〜11月16日（日）会場｜沖縄市コザの複数の会場■メンションした人とか本とか小原一真 - HP / Instagram / X森住卓Days Japan世界報道写真展セバスチャン・サルガドクリスティーナ・デ・ミデル 『The Afronauts』お便りや質問、感想などもお待ちしています！SpotifyのコメントやQのInstagram（@qllp_qllp_）までお寄せください。〈毎週火曜日更新／SpotifyとApple Podcastで配信中〉
2025-10-281h 01
Craft Chat ChroniclesSeason 2 Episode 6: Launching Your Author Podcast: Tips from the Afronauts Podcast TeamSend us Fan MailWhat if the loss of a dear friend could spark a new beginning that transforms the literary landscape for Black authors? Join us in this heartfelt episode as we welcome Beatrice Winifred Eicher, Chelsea Gayden, and Jill Tu, the dynamic team behind the Afro Knots podcast, which began as a tribute to their late friend KL Bird and flourished into a supportive community for Black writers. Beatrice delves into her love for Southern Gothic and horror, Chelsea embarks on her journey from querying to signing with agent Sarah Fisk, and Jill celebrates the...
2025-09-2754 min
Pokemon Rollout!Episode 130 - Day 31/49 (or, Very Small Talk and Even Smaller Portions!)Time skip! Last we left them, our trainers split to find more information about the fake reality that they’ve been caught in by The Futurists. Gathering information and making plans, they only have 18 days left before everything resets!The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze - played by Michael And our Game Master - Nick Eyeli - Eyeli Join our Facebook Group, where you can meet and chat with the cast an...
2025-07-2100 min
Our Nerdiest ThingSeason 5: Episode 50 - Books with Awesome Plot Twists! + Author Jill TewHello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss books with our fave plot twists!Join us as we discuss the following:-Books that shocked and awed us with their plot twists -What we are reading, watching & listening to-Talk about Dancing with the Devil, Manacled, mix tapes, and how to get into to book you just aren't feelingJill Tew is the critically-acclaimed author of dystopian romance and middle grade novels that imagine Black girls in exciting new worlds.Her debut novel The Dividing Sky (2024) was a Top 10 Ki...
2025-05-201h 15
Afronauts PodcastWriting Across Age Categories (with Alechia Dow!)Hey Afronauts! Today we're chatting with award-winning author Alechia Dow, about writing across age categories and genres. What makes each age category unique? How does she channel each age's voice? Has she ever considered a pen name?We also celebrate the release of Jill's middle grade debut, Kaya Morgan's Crowning Achievement.Alechia is awesome! To buy her books (including her adorable new middle grade Their Just Desserts) visit her website: https://www.alechiadow.com/booksAnd check out this link to buy Jill's middle grade debut, Kaya M...
2025-05-0948 min
Heldendumm – Historisch, GefühlsechtDo a Barrel Roll1960er Jahre – Der Space Race zwischen den Supermächten USA, Sovietunion und Sambia ist uns allen bekannt. Aber wie kam es dazu? Was hat die Hintermänner und -Frauen angetrieben? Und welche auswirkungen hat Zentrifugalkraft auf eine Geburt? Die Antworten auf all diese Fragen gibt es heute nur bei uns!
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2025-04-3040 minCraft Chat ChroniclesEpisode 5: Crafting Futures: Jill Tew's Journey into Dystopian Romance and Diverse FictionSend us Fan MailWhat if you could transform stress-filled corporate days into successful storytelling? Our guest, Jill Tu, did just that. We talk about her inspiring journey from high-demand corporate jobs to becoming the debut author of "The Dividing Sky," a cozy dystopian romance set in a hyper-capitalist future. Jill's story begins with a pivotal moment of inspiration after watching the movie Divergent, reigniting her passion for storytelling and setting her on a relentless writing journey even while caring for a newborn. Uncover the creative process behind "The Dividing Sky" and the personal inspirations t...
2025-03-2952 minAfronauts PodcastMessy MiddlesPre-order AN OCEAN APART by Jill TewPre-order I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOU by Beatrice Winifred IkerIn this Messy Middles episode, we discuss the covers for AN OCEAN APART and I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOU, different types of messy middles, and balancing the 'promise of the premise' with...everything else.I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOUCover design: Lisa Marie PompilioArt by: Mike HeathAN OCEAN APARTDesign: Liz DresnerArt by: Jorge Luis Miraldo
2025-03-1352 minAfronauts PodcastRomance and Romantic ElementsIf this world were mine...We're some REAL romantics over here at the Afronauts Podcast (what y'all know 'bout that Luther?). On this episode we discuss the differences between a Romance novel and a novel that contains "romantic elements". Plus why they're both so good and worth reading and writing.Thank you Zakiya N Jamal and H. D. Hunter for joining our conversation! You can find them online and support their books here:H D Hunter website: https://hughhdhunter.com/Patreon/IG...
2025-02-121h 11Afronauts PodcastHow a Book Gets Made from Start to Finish with Ashley Imanë FieldsFrom acquisitions all the way to publication and beyond, Ashley Imanë Fields walks us through the process at Freedom Fire, a new imprint at Disney Hyperion dedicated to stories about Black Joy, Black Resilience, and Black Storytelling.
Topics discussed include:
The acquisitions process (editorial, sales, and more)
How editors advocate for books within their imprints
What it's like to establish a new imprint within a company as expansive as Disney
Thanks Ash for joining us!
2024-12-091h 00Afronauts PodcastIntellectual Property: NDAs, Political Influence, and Reader ExpectationsThis episode is all about intellectual property (IP) companies and our experiences working with them. We're joined by Nia "N.E." Davenport and Bethany Baptiste.
Nia "N.E." Davenport is an award-winning Science Fiction/Fantasy author who writes stories that blend magic, mayhem, and deadly heroines. She attended the University of Southern California and studied Biological Sciences and Theatre Arts. She also has an M.A. in Secondary Education.
She teaches English and Biology to amazing students. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys vacationing with her family, skiing, and being a hug...
2024-11-191h 02
The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerWorldbuilding & Romance in Dystopian Sci-Fi with Jill Tew - The Dividing SkyMarissa chats with Jill Tew about her debut dystopian romance, THE DIVIDING SKY. Also discussed in this episode: making the transition from the corporate world to writing sci-fi inspired by the corporate world, sci-fi worldbuilding, sci-fi as a cautionary tale (“if this goes on”), plotting out romance to make it feel organic, the irony of promoting a book about taking time and not getting caught up in social media—on social media, Jill’s Afronauts podcast, and so much more!The Afronauts Podcast: https://www.afronautspod.com/The Happy Writer at Bookshop.orgPurchasing your books th...
2024-10-2847 minAfronauts PodcastSouthern Gothic Television: Bonnie’s Blackness, Tara’s Agency, and Louis’ HumanityToday, we're discussing the Southern Gothic genre through some of Beatrice's favorite TV shows. This was adapted from a Voodoonauts class Beatrice taught.
The TV shows discussed are The Vampire Diaries (Bonnie Bennett), True Blood (Tara Thornton), and Interview with the Vampire (Louis de Pointe du Lac).
Here is the link to the aforementioned chart: https://tinyurl.com/yh37vd6s
2024-09-0938 minAfronauts PodcastBeatrice's New Book Deal!Beatrice has a new book deal!
Join us as we discuss their debut adult horror novel, I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OUT OF YOU, coming fall 2025. Full of Black Appalachian history, Southern Gothic horror, religious horror, and much much more.
To keep up with their latest updates, check out their website at www.beatriceiker.com. And follow them @beatricewinifrediker on Instagram/Threads and TikTok, and @beatriceiker on Twitter.
2024-08-2627 minAfronauts PodcastAsk an Agent!Join us as we talk with experienced agents Jen Azantian (Azantian Literary Agency) and Chelsea Hensley (kt literary) about current market dynamics, their agenting highs and lows, and more!
Learn more about Azantian Literary agency at www.azantianlitagency.com
Learn more about kt literary at www.ktliterary.com
2024-08-1958 min
Read AppalachiaEp. 26 | PhotographyIn today's episode of the podcast, Kendra Winchester talks to photographers Raymond Thompson Jr and Julie Rae Powers.Books MentionedBuy Deep RutsAppalachian Ghost by Raymond Thompson JrThe Book of the Dead by Muriel RukeyserThe Hawk’s Nest Incident: America's Worst Industrial Disaster by Martin CherniackThe Hawk’s Nest Tunnel: An Unabridged History by Patricia SpanglerElegy by Dawoud BeyThe Afronauts by Cristina De MiddelTest of Faith: Signs, Serpents, Salvation by Lauren Pond Guest InfoRaymond Thompson Jr. Website | InstagramJulie Rae Powers Website | Instagram---Show...
2024-05-041h 11
Of the Publishing Persuasion100th Episode Celebration - with THE DIVIDING SKY Author Jill TewWe were so beyond lucky to have the glorious, starshine energy human that is THE Jill Tew join us for our 100th EPISODE OF THE PODCAST!!!! 🤩👑✨️
We've been wanting to have Jill on the show forever! She truly is a bright spot on here and we're pretty sure her debut novel, THE DIVIDING SKY is going to break the internet come October!!!
We can’t wait for you all to tune in✨️
But first, here’s more about Jill!!
From a young age, Jill Tew was destined for speculative fiction n...
2024-04-051h 16Afronauts PodcastKamilah Cole: Secret Publishing Goals, A Lot of Crying, and PlantainsHey Afronauts! Our guest today is Indie-bestselling author Kamilah Cole. We had such a fun conversation, discussing everything from an alarmingly strict writing routine as a child, to the metadata she researches for her day job and writing, to plantains.
Thee Afronauts Black Writers Social is January 31, 2024. Kamilah Cole is the inaugral guest of honor, and will be do a reading of SO LET THEM BURN. Also, we'll be giving away a signed copy! If you're a Black writer, DM us (@theeafronauts) on social for an invite link. Our discord community is up and...
2024-01-2935 minAfronauts PodcastSelf-Advocacy: Pushing Deadlines, Community Support, and an AnnouncementIn today's pre-chat, Thee Afronauts have some big announcements! We're opening a discord community for Black writers, starting a newsletter, and having our first-ever social! More info below if you're interested.
The meat of today's episode is about self-advocacy. We gave some examples of when we had to advocate for ourselves, discussed turning down opportunities (not easy!), and discussed the importance of community support.
This is the last Afronauts Podcast episode til this fall, but we're focusing on other exciting projects:
Thee Afronauts Black Writers Social is an 18+ virtual event for Black writers. Attendees...
2024-01-151h 01Afronauts Podcast2024 Debuts Part 2: Edits, Marketing, and Protecting Your EnergyThis is a fun one! Join us for a round table conversation with four 2024 debut authors: Sami Ellis, Ashton Lattimore, Avione Lee, and Rae Giana Rashad. We get into some honest discussion of the highs and lows of debut year, marketing plans, and protecting the integrity of your story through edits.
Support their books here:
DEAD GIRLS WALKING by Sami Ellis: https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/dead-girls-walking
ALL WE WERE PROMISED by Ashton Lattimore: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722988/all-we-were-promised-by-ashton-lattimore/
MIN AND...
2023-12-111h 06Afronauts PodcastKwame Mbalia: Writing, Publishing, and Making More PieCatch up with us in our pre chat, then listen as we talk to Kwame Mbalia about writing, publishing, and Freedom Fire Books, an imprint of Disney-Hyperion that will feature stories of black joy and resilience written by black creators.
Kwame is a husband, father, writer, a New York Times bestselling author, a former pharmaceutical metrologist, and a publisher with Freedom Fire Books, an imprint of Disney-Hyperion.
His debut middle-grade novel, TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY was awarded a Coretta Scott King Author Honor, and it—al...
2023-11-2746 minAfronauts PodcastSamantha Fabien: Agent/Author relationships, Professional Taste, and Career AspirationsWe had a wonderful chat with Root Literary's Samantha Fabien about her personal agent taste, how she sets her client's submissions up for success, and her personal agent career goals.
Learn more about Samantha at https://www.rootliterary.com/agents
2023-11-1347 minAfronauts PodcastSheree Renée Thomas: The Short Fiction Industry, Hoodoo, and working with Janelle MonáeOur esteemed guest, Sheree Renée Thomas, was kind enough to visit us and drop some knowledge. More info on her below!
Sheree is a New York Times bestselling, two-time World Fantasy Award-winning author and editor. A 2023 Octavia E. Butler Award honoree and a 2022 Hugo Award Finalist, she is the author of Nine Bar Blues: Stories from an Ancient Future, a Locus, Ignyte, and World Fantasy Finalist, Marvel’s Black Panther: Panther’s Rage novel, and she collaborated with Janelle Monáe on “Timebox Altar(ed)” in The Memory Librarian and Other Stories of Dirty Comp...
2023-10-231h 01Afronauts PodcastAll About Anthologies with Shari Pennant and Sami EllisJoin us as we chat with our guests, Jamaican-American fiction author Shari Pennant and queer horror writer Sami Ellis, all about Anthologies!
Shari's work can be found in the multi-genre YA anthology COOL. AWKWARD. BLACK. You can find Shari on her website at https://www.sharipennant.com/, on Instagram @sharibpennant, or Twitter @ShariWrites.
Sami will be included in the upcoming Black horror anthology ALL THESE SUNKEN SOULS, out this fall. Find Sami at https://www.authorsamiellis.com/, on Instagram @authorsamiellis, or on Twitter @themoosef.
2023-10-1231 minAfronauts Podcast2024 Debuts (pt. 1): Marketing, Mental Health, and Managing Expectations
Join us for a real talk chat with two of next year's debut authors!
Avery Cunningham is the author of THE MAYOR OF MAXWELL STREET, a riveting historical drama in which a rich Black debutante enlists the help of a low-level speakeasy manager to identify the head of an underground crime syndicate. Preorder here: https://books.disney.com/book/the-mayor-of-maxwell-street/
Etta Easton is the author of THE KISS COUNTDOWN, a fake dating rom-com featuring a down-on-her-luck event planner and a charming astronaut. Preorder here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735486/the-kiss-countdown-by-etta-easton/
2023-09-251h 21Afronauts PodcastJamison Shea: Debut Horror Author, Monster Lover, Milk Tea AficionadoIn our pre-chat, we let you know which books we're reading (bring on the scary vibes!), and catch you up on what else we've been up to.
After that, we chat with our guest: debut horror author, Jamison Shea.
Jamison was once a flautist, violist, anthropologist, linguist, choreographer, dancer, professional fire alarm puller, digital producer, and account executive–but they’ve always been a writer. When Jamison isn’t writing horror, they’re drinking milk tea and searching for long-forgotten gods in eerie places. Their YA debut, I FEED HER TO THE BEAST AND THE BEAST IS...
2023-09-1149 minAfronauts PodcastJ. Elle: House of Marionne, Mentoring, and Eager FansIn our pre-chat (we're still getting the hang of this), we discuss what we've been up to this summer and what we're excited about for the upcoming week. Spoiler: BEYONCÉ.
Our guest was NYT bestselling author J. Elle, a longtime friend of the pod. We discussed her upcoming dark academia romantasy HOUSE OF MARIONNE, along with many other bookery things.
More info on J. Elle:
J. Elle is the New York Times, Indie bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books, including Against The Tide, a...
2023-08-2839 min
The Post Mortem ReportEpisode 11HOSTS:
Ronald McGillvray
Michael Shotter
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES:
Donna Latham
Cerver Pike
Brian Bowyer
Gregory Lamberson
Adam Nevill
Eric Butler
Ronald Malfi
NON-SEQUITUR:
Mike's Golf Shop - WE BUY GOLF CLUBS!
VIDEO GAMES:
The Masters
Speedball
2023-06-061h 05Afronauts PodcastSpring Pick: Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-WalkerIn our first-ever seasonal pick: BLOOD DEBTS by Terry J. Benton-Walker is our spring pick!
In this episode, we have a deep-dive conversation about this magical book with the author, with both non-spoiler and spoiler sections (there is a spoiler warning!). We talked about:
BLOOD DEBTS, a magical YA contemporary fantasy is out now!
Terry's next book, an apocalyptic middle-grade contemporary fantasy, Alex Wise vs the End of the World, comes out in Fall 2023.
Want more T...
2023-04-0428 minAfronauts PodcastJill Got a Book Deal!Join us as we celebrate Jill's book deal for her YA Dystopian Romance, THE DIVIDING SKY, out with Joy Revolution next Summer!
Add THE DIVIDING SKY on Goodreads!
Stay tuned for more info on the Afronauts Podcast's first hosted panel with WriteHive this summer!
Find The Afronauts Podcast online:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfronautsPod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afronautspod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afronautspod?lang=en
Website: https://www.afronautspod.com
Afronauts Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/afronautspod
2023-03-0628 minAfronauts PodcastPre-Writing: Vibes, Worldbuilding, and Character ArcsCome chill with the Afronauts as we discuss our favorite approaches to pre-writing. How do we create immaculate vibes while ensuring the worldbuilding feels fleshed out? What do star signs have to do with character arcs? And why is Beatrice listening to something called "sad bathroom music"?
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Beatrice Iker's horror template
Invisible Ink by Brian McDonald
Final Girls by Riley Sagar
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Find The Afronauts on the internet
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfronautsPod
Instagram: https...
2023-02-2038 minAfronauts PodcastShort Fiction with Award-Winning SF/F Writer and Editor L.D. LewisIn this episode, we discuss short fiction, publishing, defining success, FIYAH Literary Magazine, and more with award-winning SF/F writer and editor L.D. Lewis.
Find her online!
Twitter: @ellethevillain
Website: https://ldlewiswrites.com/2021/11/27/ls-discon-iii-schedule/
Support her on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=16703627
2023-02-0639 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey with Terry J. Benton-Walker: Outlining Series, Perseverance, and Building Community as a Black AuthorMeet our next hero: Terry J. Benton-Walker
Terry is the author of Blood Debts, a magical YA contemporary fantasy which will be available in April 2023. His apocalyptic middle-grade contemporary fantasy, Alex Wise vs the End of the World, comes out in Fall 2023.
Join us as we discuss Terry's upcoming novels, outlining series, social media, perseverance, and building community as a black author.
Want more Terry? Here's how to find him:
Website: www.tjbentonwalker.com
Instagram: @icecreamvicelord
Twitter: @tjbentonwalker
2023-01-2335 minAfronauts PodcastWriting for Audio with Diana M. PhoIn this episode, we discuss the history of audio fiction, creating images through sound, and representation in the audio industry.
Find our guest on the internet
Twitter: https://twitter.com/writersyndrome
Website: https://dianampho.com/
Find The Afronauts on the internet
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfronautsPod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afronautspod/
Afronauts Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/afronautspod
Sources Mentioned
Free Webinar with Fred Greenhalgh: https://finalrune.com/learn-audio-fiction-with-fred/
Nightlight...
2023-01-0943 min
Beyond Funk Radio ShowsRHYTHMS Radio Show (Dec.23.2022)Listen every Friday from 21 till 22 (Moscow time) Jazz FM (radiojazzfm.ru)
Subscribe in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ru/podcast/funk-and-beyond-weekly/id1063844118?mt=2
for more details please visit beyondfunk.ru
1. Mekbuda - The Variations of Space
2. Ambient Jazz Ensemble - Signature
3. Jas Kayser - Dream
4. Will Sessions - Lil Picasso
5. Jules Brennan - Shamisen K
6. Divorce From New York - Sausalito
7. Chris Joss - Tubesque
8. J. Rawls - Mood
9. Black Jesus Experience - On the Couch
10. The Shaolin Afronauts - Sun Spiral
11. Clear Path Ensemble - Tennis Ball
12. Ghost Funk Orchestra - Quiet Places
13. Eliza - Abandon the Rule
14. Lord...
2022-12-2658 minAfronauts PodcastBuilding Community with the VoodoonautsVoodoonauts is a grassroots Afrofuturist collective for Black SFF writers. Founded by two MFA students, Yvette Lisa Ndlovu and Shingai Njeri Kagunda, and the cocoa-founders, Hugh “H.D.” Hunter and LP Kindred, in response to the under-representation and isolation of Black speculative fiction writers in the SFF landscape.
Follow them on social media:
@voodoonauts on Twitter and Instagram // voodoonauts.com
Yvette: @Lisa_teabag on Twitter and Instagram
Shingai: Twitter - @Shingaibelike // Instagram - @shingai_be_like
Hugh: @hd_tsd on Twitter and Instagram
LP: @LPKindred on Twitter and Instagram
Pre...
2022-12-191h 08Afronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey with Britt Threatt: Writing Inclusively, Balancing Faith and Fiction, and Making the Choice to Self-PublishMeet today's Hero: Britt Threatt
Britt Threatt is a fantasy and speculative fiction writer committed to penning stories that explore the capacity and aliveness of Black youth. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Africana Studies, which informs much of her creative writing around themes of social life and death, intimacy, belonging, and trauma. Britt has a YouTube channel called Britt Writerly, which curates conversations about the relationship between books and culture, and showcases original content. As a Black writer, she is dedicated both to the craft of storytelling and the necessary conversations strong narratives incite.
2022-12-0545 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey with Daniel Renjenko: Afrofuturism, Empowering Black Readers, and Finding Your SupportMeet our next hero: Daniel Renjenko
Daniel is a previously agented writer focused on crafting Black main-characters only, and Black-trauma-conscious stories of Afrofuturism and Afrofantasy with some steamy romance weaved in. His main goal is always to empower Black readers, while his personal mission is to change the normalized use of negative black connotations into positivity.
Join us as we discuss Daniel's writing and inspiration, his take on Afrofuturism, parting from his agent, and finding support moving forward.
You can find Daniel Renjenko on @drenjenko.
2022-11-2122 min
The Adelaide Show2022 South Australian Music AwardsThe South Australian Music Awards is an entirely locally run Awards ceremony, facilitated by not-for-profit Music SA. This is all broken down into three categories of award, Major Awards, Industry Awards and People's Choice Awards. Major and Industry Awards are judged by a panel of South Australian and Australian acclaimed music industry professionals. The People's Choice Awards are judged online, entirely by locals. In the Musical Pilgrimage, we have a new song by the Shaolin Afronauts. You can navigate episodes using chapter markers in your podcast app. Not a fan of one segment? You can c...
2022-11-1359 minAfronauts PodcastRevisions: Killing Our Darlings, Incorporating Feedback, and Our Favorite ResourcesThis episode is all about revisions! We discuss how many CPs we like to work with, our favorite revision books and articles, and our process for evaluating/incorporating feedback.
You can follow us here:
Twitter: @AfronautsPod
Instagram: @AfronautsPod
Pinterest: @AfronautsPod
Sources mentioned:
https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-revise-a-novel/
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/write-character-arcs/
https://thejohnfox.com/2021/04/8-steps-to-revise-your-novel-without-losing-its-essence/
https://www.naturalreaders.com/online/
To support the production of this podcast, you can...
2022-11-0949 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey with Tracy Deonn: Legendborn & Bloodmarked, Research Consultants, and Fan FictionMeet our next hero: Tracy Deonn
Tracy Deonn is the New York Times bestselling, Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award-winning author of Legendborn, and a second-generation fangirl. She grew up in central North Carolina, where she devoured fantasy books and Southern food in equal measure. After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication and performance studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Tracy worked in live theater, video game production, and K–12 education. When she’s not writing, Tracy speaks on panels at science fiction and fantasy conventions, reads fanfic, arranges puppy playdate...
2022-10-1759 min
Beyond Funk Radio ShowsRHYTHMS Radio Show (Oct.14.2022)Listen every Friday from 21 till 22 (Moscow time) Jazz FM (radiojazzfm.ru)
Subscribe in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ru/podcast/funk-and-beyond-weekly/id1063844118?mt=2
for more details please visit beyondfunk.ru
tracklist:
1. Men I Trust - Girl
2. Kohei YoshiI - Think Of You
3. The Shaolin Afronauts - Sun Spiral
4. RM Jazz Legacy - African Water
5. Néstor Álvarez - Just Add Vibes
6. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley - Asamansudo Groove
7. Clear Path Ensemble - Drumatix
8. The Mighty Mocambos - Ghost Walk
9. Ghost Funk Orchestra - Blood Moon
10. Theo Croker - Every Part of Me
11. Tc x The Groove Family - Duende
12. Kwesi Yvorra - Al...
2022-10-151h 00
Beyond Funk Radio ShowsRHYTHMS Radio Show (Oct.07.2022)Listen every Friday from 21 till 22 (Moscow time) Jazz FM (radiojazzfm.ru)
Subscribe in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ru/podcast/funk-and-beyond-weekly/id1063844118?mt=2
for more details please visit beyondfunk.ru
tracklist:
1. The Shaolin Afronauts - Morning Song
2. King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard - Ice V
3. Renegades Of Jazz - Overpass
4. Kaidi Tatham - We Chillin' Out (feat. The Easy Access Orchestra)
5. Lance Ferguson - Am I Wrong
6. Liquid Saloon - Two Headed Amber
7. Joel Sarakula - Tragic
8. ATA Recirds - Cleared for Launch
9. Bobby Hughes Experience - Sambartica
10. The Magic Twins - Its Bright
11. Tito Lopez Combo - Far...
2022-10-0758 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey with Nick Brooks: Novel Writing, Film, Music, and Navigating these Industries as a Black Creator.Meet our next hero: Nick Brooks
Nick is an award-winning filmmaker from DC. He is also the author of NOTHING INTERESTING EVER HAPPENS TO ETHAN FAIRMONT, the first book of his middle grade novel series (out October 4th) and PROMISE BOYS, his first YA novel (out January 2023).
Join us as we discuss Nick's novels, film writing, and music; his writing process; and how he navigates these different industries as a black creator.
Want more Nick Brooks? Here's how to find him:
Website: https://www.thenickbrooks.com/
Instagram: @officialnickbrooks
Twitter: @whoisnickbrooks
TikTok: @officialnickbrooks
You...
2022-10-0339 minAfronauts PodcastSelf-Publishing with Sierra Elmore: Book Covers, Kickstarter, and TikTokWith our first-ever guest co-host, Sierra Elmore, we discuss all things self-publishing. We talked about everything from working with book cover designers, to how you can see your book sales, to getting your books into indie stores!
Sierra writes YA contemporary and thriller novels. Her debut novel, DEATH BY SOCIETY, is out now (links below!).
You can find Sierra Elmore on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @SierraWritesYA, and you can visit her website at https://sierraelmore.com/.
Links to DEATH BY SOCIETY:
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/books/death-by-society/9798218019471
2022-09-1935 min
The Banyo Podcast ReflushedEP68: Life on Mars?One man dared to go to places no one has dared before. Here is the tale of the Zambian Space Program. Hosted by Carl Aquino
Sources:
https://www.geospatialworld.net/blogs/how-many-satellites-are-orbiting-the-earth-in-2021/
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/zambian-space-programme
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-zambian-afronaut-who-wanted-to-join-the-space-race
https://www.openculture.com/2020/03/meet-the-afronauts.html
https://www.space.com/space-race.html
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2010/10/old-weird-tech-the-zambian-space-cult-of-the-1960s/64945/
Listen to EP10: Rocket Man here!
Music by Meopy
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2022-09-1922 min
Afronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey with Karen Strong: Eden's Everdark, Anthologies, and Social Media for AuthorsMeet our next hero: Karen Strong
Karen is the author of middle grade novels JUST SOUTH OF HOME and EDEN’S EVERDARK. She is the editor of the forthcoming young adult anthology COOL. AWKWARD. BLACK. And she has also written short fiction for Star Wars and other award-winning anthologies.
Join us as we discuss Karen's latest novel, Eden's Everdark (out September 6th!), anthologies, and finding balance in your writing life and with social media.
You can find Karen Strong on Twitter and Instagram @KarenMusings, and you can visit her website at https://www.ka...
2022-09-0529 min
Independent Music Podcast#380 – The Shaolin Afronauts, Maria W Horn & Sara Parkman, Demdike Stare, hmurd, Kassie Krut, Oyubi - 1 August 2022We’re cracking out the lengthy crackers on this week’s Independent Music Podcast – taking it into the jazz left field with France’s Scaring the Mice for Revenge and the Swedish duo Maria W Horn and Sara Parkman. We also have bangers from Japan’s Oyubi, Germany’s Rennhorse with DJ Fuckoff and hmurd.
We also have the long-awaited return of Adelaide’s Shaolin Afronauts, alongside Burum, Kassie Krut, and and an immense 30-minuter from Demdike Stare.
To listen to the full episode, click this link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69746644
Tracklisting
Oyubi – Ch...
2022-08-0139 min
Afronauts PodcastThe Naut-y Awards!In this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we introduce The Naut-y Awards! The Naut-ys aren’t really an award show, there’s no single winner, just a chance to gush about our favorites in a handful of categories.
Books/Short Stories/Novellas mentioned in this episode:
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron
Blook Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin
A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow
Imago by Octavia E. Butl...
2022-06-1925 minAfronauts PodcastDark Matter: Writing Fight Scenes and MovementIn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss writing fight scenes and other types of movement.
Resources/books mentioned in this episode:
Essa Hansen thread: https://twitter.com/essahansen/status/1525525321557999616,
Body Beats to Build On by April W Gardner,
Nia Davenport’s THE BLOOD TRIALS,
Namina Forma’s THE GILDED ONES and THE MERCILESS ONES,
A.M. Ellis’s PERFECT SCORE,
Pierce Brown’s RED RISING,
Leigh Bardugo’s SIEGE AND STORM
Check out our website at http://afronautspodcast.com/ for episodes, resources, and more!
Show us a little love today by buying the crew s...
2022-06-0634 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero’s Journey with Liselle Sambury: Blood Like Magic, Blood Like Fate, and Writing a SequelMeet our next hero: Liselle Sambury
Liselle is a Trinidadian-Canadian YA fantasy author. In her free time, she shares helpful tips for upcoming writers and details of her publishing journey through her YouTube channel. She is the author of Blood Like Magic, and its sequel Blood Like Fate, out August 9th.
Join us as we discuss Liselle's debut, food, family, worldbuilding, and what we can expect in the sequel.
You can find Liselle Sambury on Twitter @LiselleSambury, on Instagram @lisellesambury.
Check out her YouTube channel and visit her website at https://lis...
2022-05-3034 min
Beyond Funk Radio ShowsRHYTHMS Radio Show (May.20.2022)Listen every Friday from 21 till 22 (Moscow time) Jazz FM (radiojazzfm.ru)
Subscribe in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ru/podcast/funk-and-beyond-weekly/id1063844118?mt=2
for more details please visit beyondfunk.ru
tracklist:
1. LNDFK - Smoke-A moon or a button
2. Yarni - Cherub
3. Allysha Joy - Still Dreaming (feat. Rara Zulu)
4. Sydney Ranee - Catch These Feelings
5. Sim Nagai - Palm Dreams
6. FloFilz - Cloudberry
7. Feiertag - Living In Slow
8. Orlando Julius with the Heliocentrics - Sangodele
9. The Soul Surfers - Anybody Home
10. The Shaolin Afronauts - Dust
11. Rhabdomantic Orchestra - Almagre
12. Rhabdomantic Orchestra - Almagre
13. The Bamboos - Nothing I Wanna...
2022-05-201h 01Afronauts PodcastDark Matter: Research, Research, ResearchIn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss: how accurate we want our stories to be, researching before drafting, using our own family history, and tips for keeping track of research.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.archives.gov/research/census/online-resources
https://www.wordhippo.com/
https://keep.google.com/u/0/
https://www.notion.so/
https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview
Check out our website at http://afronautspodcast.com/ for episodes, resources, and more!
Show us a little love today by buying the crew some c...
2022-05-0939 min
Afronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Nia DavenportMeet our next hero: Nia Davenport
Nia is the author of The Blood Gift duology, which starts with The Blood Trials (out now!). She’s an English and Biology teacher and a strong advocate for diverse perspectives and protagonists in literature. Recently, along with co-founder Traci-Anne Canada, she launched StorySpinner Entertainment, a book packager dedicated to amplifying the voices of the Black Diaspora.
Join us as we discuss Nia's writing process, her dream projects, her new book packaging company for marginalized authors, and her strong opinions on peach cobbler and gumbo.
You can fin...
2022-04-0626 minAfronauts PodcastDark Matter: Black Villains and AntagonistsOn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
Our favorite black villains and antagonists, our least favorite, what makes a great villain/antagonist, and more!
Black Books mentioned in this episode:
Cherish Farrah by Bethany C. Morrow
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Check out our website at http://afronautspodcast.com/ for episodes, resources, and more!
Show us a little love today by buying the crew some coffee! https://ko-fi.com/afronautspod
2022-03-1445 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Brittney MorrisMeet our next hero: Brittney Morris
Brittney is the author of SLAY, The Cost of Knowing, Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Wings of Fury, and she’s also written for various video games. Most recently, she joined the team at Insomniac Games to write for the upcoming Spider-Man PS5 game.
Join us as we discuss Brittney's experience writing novels AND video games, her advice to younger authors, and a new MG series.
You can find Brittney Morris on Twitter @BrittneyMMorris and on Instagram @brittneymmorris.
Visit her website at https://www.authorbrittneymorris.com/.
2022-03-0730 minAfronauts PodcastDark Matter: Mentorships for Black AuthorsOn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
Picking the best mentorship for you, what to watch out for, our ideal mentorship programs, what to do if you don't get in, and more!
Some mentorship programs mentioned in this episode:
We Need Diverse Books - Black Creatives Mentorship - https://diversebooks.org/programs/black-creatives-mentorship/
Author Mentor Match - https://authormentormatch.com/
Pitch Wars (Episode recorded prior to the announcement of the program's end. For more info, visit https://pitchwars.org/the-future-of-pitch-wars-and-pitmad/)
Ancestral Futures Mentorship for BIPOC storytellers - https://ancestralfuturesorg.wordpress.com/
Write Te...
2022-02-2831 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Kiah Danielle NorrisMeet our next hero: Kiah Danielle Norris
Kiah is a Young Adult Speculative Fiction writer. She loves drinking bourbon, discussing books, and ruminating about life, imagination, and writing. Kiah earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University of Los Angeles and her Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from California State University Bakersfield.
Join us as we discuss MFAs, Kiah's writing process, her choice to self-publish, her melanin-based magic system, and more!
You can find Kiah Danielle Norris on Instagram @dreadedmuse and Twitter @danielle_kiah
Check out her YouTube channel...
2022-02-2143 minAfronauts PodcastDark Matter: Black Love in SFFHappy Valentine's Day!
On this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
Black romance, black familial love, and black self love in speculative fiction
Black books mentioned in this episode:
Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron,
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn,
Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen,
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A Brown,
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi,
Wings of Ebony by J. Elle,
A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow,
Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
Check out our website at http://af...
2022-02-1439 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Sheena WilliamsMeet our next hero: Sheena Williams
Sheena is a YA science fiction writer and artist. She is a winner of the Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware award for Commentary and 2020 Honorable Mention for the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest.
Join us as we discuss Sheena's querying experience as a marginalized writer, how her background in psychology informs her writing, her book, THE OUTLIER, and more!
You can find Sheena Williams on Instagram @she.will.thrive and Twitter @she_will_thrive
Check out her website at www.shewillart.com.
2022-02-0744 minAfronauts PodcastDark Matter: #NaNegroWriMo, Self Care, & 2022 Writing GoalsThanks for joining us for Season 2: Dark Matter!
On this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
#NaNegroWriMo,
Our Winter Writing,
Self Care,
And our 2022 Writing Goals/Resolutions
Be sure to check out our NEW WEBSITE at http://afronautspodcast.com/.
For more information on the horror anthology Death in the Mouth, visit https://deathinthemouth.com/.
Find out more about Black Ink Book Festival at https://www.blackinkcharleston.org/.
Additional Resource Links:
https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/imade-borha-how-to-find-black-therapist/
https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com
https://www...
2022-01-3145 min
Hihetetlen Történelem PodcastIrány a Mars! - a zambiai űrprogram - E40Ismerjétek meg a méltatlanul elfeledett zambiai űrprogramot! A '60-as években frissen függetlenné vált országban ugyanis nem kisebb célt tűztek ki, mint a Mars meghódítását. Ha kíváncsiak vagytok, hogy hogyan képezték ki az asztronautákat kötélhintán és hordókban vagy miért akartak macskákat vinni a Marsra, hallgassátok meg az adást! Források:Kenneth Kaunda: Zambia Shall Be Free című könyveAfronauts című rövidfilmhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-zambian-afr...
2021-12-2929 minAfronauts PodcastGenesis: The Call and Navigating the IndustryOn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
The Call - when an agent calls to offer representation
Navigating the Industry
Feel free to use our template for questions to ask during "The Call" - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zFO9_pMuQs01j9fNTbNJ8JJRQ0-fp1K1Ri0aEru5Pvw/edit.
For a link to our Discord Community, follow us on social media and send us an email at afronautspodcast@gmail.com!
2021-11-0850 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Mike LeeMeet our next hero: Mike Lee
Mike is a sci-fi, cyberpunk and fantasy writer who also does developmental and copy editing.
Join us as we discuss:
Mike's publishing journey so far, his experience working with critique partners, his favorite thing about editing, and more!
You can find Mike on:
Twitter - @mikewrites5, Instagram - @mikewrites, or his website at mikeleewrites.com
For a link to our Discord Community, follow us on social media and send us an email at afronautspodcast@gmail.com!
2021-11-0141 minAfronauts PodcastGenesis: Twitter Pitch Contests, Hard and Soft Sci-Fi & World BuildingOn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
Twitter Pitch Contests
Hard and Soft Sci-Fi &
World Building
For a link to our Discord Community, follow us on social media and send us an email at afronautspodcast@gmail.com!
2021-10-2541 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Tony DebajoMeet our next hero: Tony Debajo
Tony is a civil engineer, digital marketer, and the author of In The Shadow of Ruin which is book one in his The Fractured Kingdom series.
Join us as we discuss:
Tony's novel, his self-publishing journey, tips for writers interested in self-publishing, and more!
You can find Tony Debajo on:
Instagram @de_bajo_author, Twitter @tdebajo
Check out his website and order your copy of In The Shadow of Ruin at https://de-bajo.com/books/.
For a link to...
2021-10-1137 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Britney S. LewisMeet our next hero: Britney S. Lewis
Britney writes YA contemporary and speculative fiction, does competitive West Coast swing dancing, and is documenting her traditional publishing journey on YouTube. Her YA debut, The Undead Truth of Us, will be available Summer 2022.
Join us as we discuss:
Britney's querying tips, imposture syndrome, her long-term writing goals, the part of the publishing journey that's brought her the most joy so far, and more!
You can find Britney S. Lewis on:
Instagram @britney.s.lewis, Twitter @britneyslewis, & TikTok @britneyslewis
Check...
2021-10-0438 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Eve WilliamsMeet our next hero: Eve Williams
Eve has been telling stories since she was 8 years old. She got serious about writing in her late teens and in college studied creative writing and English. She is working on her first fantasy novel and is currently in the beta reader stage. Eve is going to start her querying journey this year with hopes to be published within the next two years.
Join us as we discuss:
Eve's ideal critique partner, her favorite genre, what made her start writing, and more!
You can find E...
2021-09-2043 minAfronauts PodcastGenesis: BurnoutOn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll be talking all about experiencing burnout as writers: when we get it, why we get it, how to spot it, and what we can do about it.
View the episode transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IvM4gWOiboCoOkchrRMohCLTHK5Dr6P99uE7H2Cq-yo/edit?usp=sharing
For a link to our Discord Community, follow us on social media and send us an email at afronautspodcast@gmail.com!
2021-09-1345 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Larissa IrankundaMeet our next hero: Larissa Irankunda
She’s an East African Sci-fi and fantasy writer, an alumnus of the 2018 THREAD at Yale program, and serves as the Executive Producer of the QuirkChat app, a video social network for anime and geek fandom commentary!
Join us as we discuss:
Larissa's biggest writing challenges, the author she'd love as a mentor, and advice for her younger self.
You can find Larissa Irankunda on:
Instagram @Lardastarchild & Twitter @LarLarWrites
View the episode transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R71Ohin4...
2021-09-0634 minAfronauts PodcastGenesis: Critique Partners, Magic Systems, and Self Care for Black WritersOn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
Critique Partners on Writing While Black,
The One Stop For Writers website on Craft Country,
Magic Systems on Genre Galaxies,
A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel on Black Spec Fic Recs, and
Incorporating Food in Our Stories and Self Care for Black Writers on Black Joy Crew
Check out the One Stop for Writers website at https://onestopforwriters.com/. And don't forget to visit https://writershelpingwriters.net/.
View the episode transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AhB6jqU0exv3bUPXdqIKcuCxQhlop0XNn3-yayiU0Pc/edit?usp=sharing
F...
2021-08-3053 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Bethany C. MorrowMeet our next hero: Bethany C. Morrow
She’s the author of the adult novel Mem, A Song Below Water, A Chorus Rises, and more!
Join us as we discuss:
Naema's story in A Chorus Rises,
Big moments from A Song Below Water, and
Advice for Black writers
You can find Bethany C. Morrow on:
Instagram & Twitter @bcmorrow
Her website - www.bethanycmorrow.com
View the episode transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s1eCJCS2THdmT2Q8DuZKKtaoGB9xzTJix-b1SSno9BI/edit?usp=sharing
For a link to our Discor...
2021-06-2148 minAfronauts PodcastJuneteenth Special!Happy Juneteenth Afronauts!
Join us as we discuss:
What Juneteenth means to us, and
This past year's efforts to support black authors in publishing
View the episode transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/19wEHuTjzijlaTlXN4ZuwW7IzUet5-DER5FXVLy1-VZg/edit?usp=sharing
For a link to our Discord Community, follow us on social media and send us an email at afronautspodcast@gmail.com!
2021-06-1922 minAfronauts PodcastGenesis: Race Swapping, Telling the Tale, and What Makes a Book GoodOn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
Race Swapping and the "right" to use African mythos on Writing While Black,
Dr. Angela Benson's Telling the Tale: The African-American Fiction Writer's Guide on Craft Country,
Urban Fantasy on Genre Galaxies, and
What makes a book good to us & Us vs our characters on a Friday night on Black Joy Crew
View the episode transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B-30RwXoRFLpoOrvc6ViZF5AWEyigtpADCnH-vcLPXg/edit?usp=sharing
For a link to our Discord Community, follow us on social media and send us an email...
2021-06-1440 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Prince ShakurMeet our next hero: Prince Shakur
He's a queer writer, activist, and YouTuber. Prince has had pieces featured in Teen Vogue, Vice, Catapult, and more!
Join us as we discuss:
Prince's current projects
His long term writing goals
The importance of creating black art
Writer's block
Things to consider before signing with an agent
How being a black writer drives him to work
You can find Prince on:
Twitter: @prshakur
Instagram: @sweetblackprince
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMgrSHWLLU4U_FnJ1u10Ug
His website: https://www.princeshakur.com/
View the epis...
2021-06-0736 min
Public Historians at WorkStories from the Third Ward: Looking Out from Emancipation ParkSend us Fan Mail***WINNER OF THE JOSEPH A. PRATT HOUSTON HISTORY PRIZE (CENTER FOR PUBLIC HISTORY), 2022***In this special episode, Caitlyn Jones - a UH graduate student in public history - tells the story of Emancipation Park in Houston's historic Third Ward. Founded in 1872 by formerly enslaved people to host Juneteenth celebrations, the park remains a pillar of the community, a symbol of the long tradition of Black resistance, and a testament to Black life in Houston. This episode was researched, recorded, and produced by Caitlyn Jones for the Center for Public...
2021-06-0225 minAfronauts PodcastGenesis: Who Got Issues?On this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
"Issue" books on Writing While Black
Magical stories that tackle real world issues on Black Spec-Fic Recs
A breakdown of the Snowflake book on Craft Country
Utopian and science fantasy on Genre Galaxies, and
How many stories we prefer to write at once and using playlists to capture character and setting vibes on Black Joy Crew
View the episode transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ikIoBDss7zSl_pNHYCWN2CJdqLLvRT_HHvxUlmaNGwQ/edit?usp=sharing
For a link to our Discord Community, follow us on social media and send us an e...
2021-05-3148 minAfronauts PodcastThe Hero's Journey: Jill TewMeet our first hero: Jill Tew
She's a mom, wife and fiction writer. Jill was a 2020 #Edits4BlackSFF winner and is part of the Afronauts crew!
Join us as we discuss:
Jill's current works in progress
Book Twitter
Her least favorite part of the writing process
NaNoWriMo
The social impacts of writing
Truth on the page
The YA novel she thinks should come to life on the screen
Cinematic writing styles
You can find Jill on Twitter and on Instagram @jtewwrites
View the episode transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/11DrCJNNIsehlDRa4huRD7nzrb2Y37QNNeoOZZRMZOo0/edit?usp=sharing
For...
2021-05-2425 minAfronauts PodcastGenesis: Defining Blackness, MasterClass, and Our Favorite TropesOn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
What it means to write books that are authentically Black on Writing While Black
Investing in MasterClass on Craft Country
Black characters alone in foreign worlds on Black Spec-Fic Recs
Accessible fiction on Genre Galaxies, and
Ideal writing environments and favorite tropes on Black Joy Crew
Try MasterClass for 7 days free with our Guest Pass (limited time only) - https://www.masterclass.com/guest-pass/a765eMnw0Mjg0OTM4fDF8fHwyNzg=?utm_source=Organic-Social-PR&utm_medium=web&utm_content=Share_Copy
View the episode transcript at https://do...
2021-05-171h 06Afronauts PodcastGenesis: Culture, Craft, and Comfort BooksOn this episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
Our culture in our writing on Writing While Black
The Story Grid Method on Craft Country
Hopeful Sci-Fi on Black Spec-Fic Recs
The spooky, the strange, and the surreal on Genre Galaxies
Comfort books, writer's survival kits, and healthy ways to decompress on Black Joy Crew
“Brownies” by ZZ Packer can be found in the short story collection Drinking Coffee Elsewhere - https://bookshop.org/books/drinking-coffee-elsewhere/9781573223782
For more info on the Story Grid Method, check out the links below:
5 Commandments of Storytelling: What They Are and How to Use Them - htt...
2021-05-0351 minAfronauts PodcastGenesis: The Afronauts LaunchOn the first episode of the Afronauts Podcast, we'll discuss:
Seeing yourself in books on Writing While Black,
Creating your own school of writing on Craft Country,
Visual stories with dark elements on Black Spec-Fic Recs,
Literary and commercial fiction on Genre Galaxies, and
Crushes, side characters, and community on Black Joy Crew.
View the episode transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9dXhGkJy8BEgIBOl_1g3pUrvPoIoZ5amngre0owYtg/edit?usp=sharing
For a link to our Discord Community, follow us on social media and send us an email at afronautspodcast@gmail.com!
2021-04-191h 07
Basic Pitches11: A Conversation with KL BurdAnna and Emily chat with KL Burd about his writing journey, his positive spin to the querying process, and the new podcast he's apart of.
KL Burd on Twitter
The Afronauts Podcast on Twitter
The Snowflake Method by Randy Ingermason
Story Grid
OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS by Justin A. Reynolds
THE COST OF KNOWING by Brittney Morris
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2021-04-121h 08Afronauts PodcastWelcome to the Afronauts Podcast!A mood for the culture and the future. We supply speculative writing encouragement, resources, and entertainment. Meet our hosts and enjoy a sneak peek at what's coming this season.
For a link to our Discord Community, follow us on social media and send us an email at afronautspodcast@gmail.com!
2021-03-2811 min
What Gives?#11 - Evan Davis the Chi VikingFeaturing @evvando himself! Join us as we talk about dogecoin, crocodile theories, the power of chi, the Viking mentality, the Afronauts from Zambia, and much more! Apologies about our co-host Matthew's occasional lengthy rants and theories, but it is to teach you the ancient art of patience! So calm your mind, sit back, and relax.
As you've noticed, Covely has been gone on vacation in China, and while he is there, the co-hosts will rotate around between Matthew and Trio. If you want to be featured on the podcast, let us know! And if you like specific co-hosts but not...
2021-03-141h 59
TEA The Entrepreneurial ArtistA chat with Adam Page, Musician/Composer/Record Producer/Multi-intrumentalisthttps://youtu.be/oV8EZwLujNg “Adam Page is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, music educator and record producer based in Adelaide, South Australia. Known widely for his critically acclaimed solo multi-instrumental looping performances, Page has carved his path internationally as a composer. He has written major works for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington, Zephyr Quartet and co-composed on numerous occasions with celebrated Kiwi composer John Psathas. Page has recently composed and performed with The Grigoryan Brothers, established the boutique record label - Wizard Tone Records, established and performed with his new 12 piece ens...
2021-01-2157 min
Fact and Science FictionSpecial announcement: Afrofuturism and diverse science fictionI was going to create a podcast episode on afrofuturism but I found that this genre/aesthetic/artform can speak for itself so instead I'm going to link all my research sources and then make a pledge to ensure all @FactandScifi eps from now on include black and non-black POC media rep. Afrofuturism, broadly defined, imagines a future, past or present of the African diaspora freed from colonialism (and from white people.) It's not just black characters in science fiction, it centers the black experience. It challenges western, white-centric ideas of sci-fiFilms and...
2020-06-1500 min
Selekt BlueSelekt Blue 024 [Mixed by B Selekt]Episode 024 of my Selekt Blue Podcast.Tracklist:01 Juliet - Avalon (Jacques Lu Cont versus remix) [Astralwerks, Virgin Records]—-> https://www.junodownload.com/products/dr-lektroluv-elektrik-world/3478113-02/?track_number=3802 Torsten Fassbender - Skuchayu [Platipus Records]—-> https://www.beatport.com/track/skuchayu-original-mix/1155959603 Rodriguez Jr. Marc Romboy - Lac De Nivelles [Systematic Recordings]—-> https://www.junodownload.com/products/rodriguez-jr-vs-marc-lac-de-nivelles/1577769-02/?track_number=1
2019-10-0200 min
Le Tchip#21 - Paris-TorontoLe Canada est-il vraiment un Eldorado ? Pour lancer sa 4ème saison, la bande reçoit Leonel Meyer, jeune camerounais et agent d'artistes qui vit le rêve canadien depuis 2017. Il est question entre autres de blackness, de blackface et d'expatriation. RECOMMANDATIONS ET COUPS DE CŒURLES RECOS DE KÉVI : « 1619 », un projet du New York Times pour les 400 ans de l’arrivée des captifs africains lors de la traite transatlantique, et « Ou sont les soldats noirs ? », une vidéo sur le du Monde, réalisée fin août 2019 sur les blanchiment des troupe...
2019-09-2759 min
The Family BushdanceEpisode 8: The End with the Shaolin Afronauts, Dom Symes and Katie PomeryThe final episode of 2018 was recorded live at the Adelaide guitar festival in the heart of the city of churches. Max has to move out of his house. Katie Pomery plays dreamy, dreamy pop. Dom Symes talks about Otis Redding and Pubs and the Shaolin Afronauts take us to outer space. Artwork by Sammy K at Bigmouth Designs; Production and mixing by Tom Barnes. The Bushdance Band is Kyrie Anderson, Dylan Kuerschner, Django Rowe, Tom Kneebone. Photo by Jack Fenby.
2019-03-2636 min
La MamarazziLa Mamarazzi 013 - Consejos para hacer fotos a los peques - Fotógrafa recomendada: Cristina de MiddleHola de nuevo, soy Sandra Claret y esto es La Mamarazzi, el podcast dónde vamos a hablar de fotografía y de como sacar el máximo partido a las fotos hechas con el móvil.
En el episodio de hoy, os cuento diez consejos para hacer fotos a los más pequeños, desde como tener la cámara preparada hasta cuando elegir el momento para hacerles fotos.
FOTÓGRAFA RECOMENDADA: CRISTINA DE MIDDLE
Cristina De Middel (Alicante, 1975) es una fotógrafa documental y artista española. Ha trabajado como fotoperiodista para diferentes periódicos españoles y ONGs. En 201...
2017-11-0415 min
Nación Podcast NetworkLa Mamarazzi 013 – Consejos para hacer fotos a los peques – Fotógrafa recomendada: Cristina de MiddleHola de nuevo, soy Sandra Claret y esto es La Mamarazzi, el podcast dónde vamos a hablar de fotografía y de como sacar el máximo partido a las fotos hechas con el móvil.
En el episodio de hoy, os cuento diez consejos para hacer fotos a los más pequeños, desde como tener la cámara preparada hasta cuando elegir el momento para hacerles fotos.
FOTÓGRAFA RECOMENDADA: CRISTINA DE MIDDLE
Cristina De Middel (Alicante, 1975) es una fotógrafa documental y artista española. H...
2017-11-0400 min
La MamarazziLa Mamarazzi 013 - Consejos para hacer fotos a los peques - Fotógrafa recomendada: Cristina de MiddleHola de nuevo, soy Sandra Claret y esto es La Mamarazzi, el podcast dónde vamos a hablar de fotografía y de como sacar el máximo partido a las fotos hechas con el móvil.En el episodio de hoy, os cuento diez consejos para hacer fotos a los más pequeños, desde como tener la cámara preparada hasta cuando elegir el momento para hacerles fotos. FOTÓGRAFA RECOMENDADA: CRISTINA DE MIDDLE Cristina De Middel (Alicante, 1975) es una fotógrafa documental y artista española. Ha trabajado...
2017-11-0315 min
sama recordingsSama Recordings Podcast #19 - Conspirator GeorgeGeorg Stögermayer aka Conspirator George is a highly regarded Reggae and Blues guitarist within the Austrian music scene and is active in different band projects since more than 15 years. His recent projects as a live musician include the 10-piece instrumental RootsReggae/Dub formation „Barefoot Basement“ and „Rocksteady Conspiracy“, a band dedicated to Ska and early Rocksteady sounds from the 60s and 70s. Beside his love for his wife, his Fender guitar and african music in particular, he started to dig vinyl records about 3 years ago. Equipped with a great taste in music, his record collection soon began to grow and Consp...
2017-09-031h 10
Bonzai Basik BeatsBonzai Basik Beats 334 | Phi Phi1º Manu Riga, Moments of Sobriety (Cj Art Remix)2º Tikis, A Midnight Mass (Original Mix)
3º Nico Parisi, Attica (Rise and Fall Remix)
4º John Talabot, Machine (John Talabot's Synthedit)
5º Jimi Jules, 01 Hundeblick (Original Mix)
6º Affkt , Afronauts (Original Mix)
7º Guy J, Octavia (Original Mix)
8º Bizen Lopez, Una Noche Sin Cafe (Hugo Remix)
9º Taster Peter, Autunna (Original Mix)
10º Gel Abril, Optical (Original Mix)
11º Sascha Dive, 02 Lab #2 (Original Mix)
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2017-01-271h 00