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The Chills at Will PodcastEpisode 247 with Christina Cooke, Author of Broughtupsy and Creator of Compelling Characters, Relatable Diasporic Plots, and Singular Yet Universal CharactersNotes and Links to Christina Cooke’s Work
For Episode 247, Pete welcomes Christina Cooke, and the two discuss, among other topics, her childhood love of books, formative and transformative books and writers, contemporaries and fellow debut writers with whom her books are in conversation, the outsized influence of Mamá Lou, and salient themes and issues in her book like diaspora, notions of “home,” queerness and divinity, brotherly and sisterly relationships, and religiosity vs. spirituality.
Christina Cooke’s writing has appeared in or is forthcoming from The Caribbean Writer, PRISM International, Prairie Schooner, Apogee...2024-08-131h 11
Hustle Over EverythingEp. 197 | Creating an Influencer Agency for Men Ft. Sir and Lex Lily Yange and Beverly FalaWelcome back, Hustlers! Lily Yange and Beverly Fala are the co-founders of Sir and Lex an Influencer Marketing Agency for Male creators.
00:00 - Teaser
00:45 - Intro
01:30 - Beverly's Broughtupsy
5:30 - Lily's Broughtupsy
09:16 - Lily And Beverly's dynamic
10:56 - How lily became an influencer
12:30 - Deal Or no Deal
18:16 - What knowing your worth really means
22:30 - Valuing authentic content
22:41 - Lilly's Coffee art assessment
26:01 - Managing authenticity and brand safety
31:01 - Could...2024-04-1159 min
Wild Precious LifeBroughtupsy with Christina CookeChristina Cooke was born in Jamaica and is now a Canadian citizen who lives and writes in New York City. BROUGHTUPSY is her debut novel. In today’s episode, Annmarie and Christina discuss cultural upbringings, the cruelty of children, the joys of weightlifting, and how all humans are complex and contradictory and deserving of love. Episode Sponsor:Zora’s Den – Dedicated to empowering the lives of Black women writers. At Zora’s Den, we host a monthly reading series, conduct workshops, and invite writers to share their wor...2024-04-0258 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Judith Viorst & Alexander and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two new books: Broughtupsy by Christina Cooke and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller. Then Mel celebrates the birthday and work of author Judith Viorst.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.LinksBroughtupsy by Christina CookeThe Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. MillerPodcast: Jamaica: Let’s Get Together and Feel All RightVideo: Christina Co...2024-02-0213 min
DebutifulChristina Cooke - BroughtupsyChristina Cooke, the author of BROUGHTUPSY, joined the podcast to discuss eating peanut butter and grapes, the decade it took to create her debut novel, and how her agent and editor helped shape her writing as well as her as a person.
You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221882
Christina Cooke on the Internet: https://christinajcooke.com/
Christina Cooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.j.cooke
Christina Cooke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/christinajcooke
Debutiful on th...2024-01-2447 min
Press Play On The Immersive Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Broughtupsy: A Novel by Christina CookePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/713398to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Broughtupsy: A Novel
Author: Christina Cooke
Narrator: Alisha Bailey
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 52 minutes
Release date: January 23, 2024
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
At once cinematic yet intimate, Broughtupsy is an enthralling debut novel about a young Jamaican woman grappling with grief as she discovers her family, her home, is always just out of reach. Tired of not having a place to land, twenty-year-old Akúa flies from Canada to her native Jamaica to reconnect with her estranged sister Tamika. Their younger brother Bryson has recently passed from sickle cell a...2024-01-235h 52
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookBroughtupsy: A Novel Audiobook by Christina CookeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 713398
Title: Broughtupsy: A Novel
Author: Christina Cooke
Narrator: Alisha Bailey
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5:52:23
Language: English
Release date: 01-23-24
Publisher: Random House (Audio)
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Black Literature, LGBTQ+
Summary:
At once cinematic yet intimate, Broughtupsy is an enthralling debut novel about a young Jamaican woman grappling with grief as she discovers her family, her home, is always just out of reach.
Tired of not having a place to land, twenty-year-old Akúa flies from Canada to her native Jamaica to reconnect with her estranged sister Tamika. Their y...2024-01-235h 52
Gays ReadingUpcoming/Up & Coming feat. Christina Cooke, Daniel Lefferts, and Rebecca K ReillyIn the first installation of their debut novelists series UPCOMING / UP & COMING, Jason and Brett talk to three new writers about their soon-to-be released books. Christina Cooke (Broughtupsy, Jan 23) talks about how it took 13 years to write and publish her book; Daniel Lefferts (Ways & Means, Feb 6) shares how his novel emerged from a short story he wrote in college; and Rebecca K Reilly (Greta & Valdin, Feb 6) explains the unique publishing process in New Zealand, where her book has been a bestseller for over 3 years. Christina Cooke’s writing has appeared in The Caribbean Writer, PRISM International, Prairie Schooner, Ep...2024-01-1846 min