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Welcome to Culture Lit, the ultimate podcast and community celebrating the beauty of Black love in romance novels! Join us as we embark on a passionate journey through the pages of captivating Black romance novels, penned by talented Black authors. Join us at Culture Lit, where we celebrate the voices of Black romance authors, unravel the intricacies of romance, and create a space where you can connect with like-minded readers. Whether you're a seasoned romance novel enthusiast or a newcomer ...
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Stories featured in this episode: Weapons Test by Eric Fomley - https://ericfomleyblog.wordpress.com/ - music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ - read by Jean-Paul L. Garnier - Tree Love by Adele Gardner - http://www.gardnercastle.com - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jenna Hanchey - theme music by Dain Luscombe -…
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From the pages of Radon Journal - https://www.radonjournal.com/ - Stories featured in this episode: Tonight We're Wearing Waste Bags by Elena Sichrovsky - https://www.elenasichrovsky.com/ - music by Patrick Urn - https://morlox.bandcamp.com/ - read by Jenna Hanchey - Dreamer, Passenger, Partner by Colin Alexander - music by Phog Masheeen - https://…
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"Culture Lit" spotlights "Curvy Girl Summer" by Danielle Allen, a novel blending humor, romance, and self-discovery. The book follows Aaliyah James, a curvy protagonist navigating love in the digital age. This engaging episode not only entertains but also inspires listeners to celebrate their individuality and approach dating with confidence and hu…
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Stories featured in this episode: Sneeze by Pedro Iniguez - https://pedroiniguezauthor.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul L. Garnier Of Course I Still Love You by Lisa E Black - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by the author - Residual Traces by Addison Smith - music by Fall Precau…
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The Hiatus is over and I am finally getting into a groove. And what better time to come back than when one of my favorite Black romance authors releases a new novel? One I couldn't put down and read over two days. Today's show features a deep dive into 'This Could Be Us' by Kennedy Ryan with themes of self-love, empowerment, and resilience post-div…
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Stories featured in this episode: When You See A Dragon, You Run by Jenna Hanchey - https://jennahanchey.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by the author - The Darling Murders by Jonathan Nevair - https://www.jonathannevair.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - theme mu…
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Stories featured in this episode: Loamblood by Phoenix Alexander - https://www.phoenixalexanderauthor.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ read by the author - Surgery for Dummies by F.J. Bergmann - http://fibitz.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - theme music by Dain Luscombe…
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Why does it seem to be that women have to have a certain body type, shape, and size to be worthy of love? I grew up with Seventeen magazine and there was no diversity in there. None. Zero. I’ve always been thick or curvy my whole life and because of the layers of socioeconomic dynamics, white supremacy, and unrealistic beauty standards we all grew …
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June 23, 2024. Reading my anti-gun “Big Germs” story at the SF in SF meeting. In memory of Terry Bisson. And huge thanks to sound wizsard Rusty Hodge. Press the arrow below to play “Big Germs.” We’re using the new and improved .m4a sound file format instead of the old .mp3. If you have a […] The post Podcast #115. “Big Germs” first appeared on Rudy…
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In this episode of Culture Lit, host Octavia Marie delves into Tia Williams' enchanting novel, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde. This novel blends contemporary and historical fiction, magical realism, and a captivating love story. Follow the journey of Ricki Wilde, a free-spirited florist who moves from Atlanta to Harlem to open her dream flower shop, a…
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Stories featured in this episode: You Must Buy Your Purchase by Andy Dibble - https://andydibble.com/ music by Fall Precauxions - https://fallprecauxions.bandcamp.com/ - read by Jenna Hanchey - Another Boiling Day by s. c. virtes & Denise Dumars - http://deniseddumars.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Gar…
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Stories featured in this episode: Memory Scars by Adele Gardner - https://gardnercastle.com/ - music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - The Good Twin by Marie Vibbert - https://www.marievibbert.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Zara Kand - theme music by Dain Luscombe - Simultaneo…
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Celebrating Black Cowboy Romance in Literature In this episode of the Culture Lit podcast, Octavia Marie delves into the significance of Beyoncé's album 'Cowboy Carter' and its impact on challenging the historically white narratives of cowboy romances in literature. She highlights the importance of Black representation in the cowboy romance genre, …
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In this episode I briefly discuss my journey to recovery after cancer, emphasizing ease and self-care in my life. I share how I found solace in Black romance novels during treatment, introducing you to a few more of my favorite reads from 2023. These books range from modern retellings and essays on Black love to stories that tackle themes like gent…
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The Hiatus is over and I finally getting into a groove. And what better time to come back than when one of my fave Black romance authors releases a new novel? One I couldn't put down and read over two days. Today's show features a deep dive into 'This Could Be Us' by Kennedy Ryan with themes of self-love, empowerment, and resilience post-divorce. I…
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Stories featured in this episode: Control by Eric Fomley - https://ericfomleyblog.wordpress.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - Halfway House by Tonya R. Moore - https://tonyarmoore.com/ - music by Patrick Urn - https://morlox.bandcamp.com/ - read by Jenna Hanchey - theme music by Dain Luscombe - …
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Special six year anniversary episode in collaboration with Worlds of IF Magazine bringing you works from the pages of Worlds of IF Magazine #177 https://worldsofifmagazine.com/ - Story and poetry featured in this episode: Contact by Akua Lezli Hope - https://akualezlihope.com/ - music by Fall Precauxions - https://fallprecauxions.bandcamp.com/ - re…
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Stories featured in this episode: A Good Ball by Eugen Bacon - https://eugenbacon.com - 1st appeared in The Road to Woop Woop & Other Stories from Meerkat Press - https://meerkatpress.com/books/the-road/ - music by Fall Precauxions - https://fallprecauxions.bandcamp.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - Shards of Glass by Todd Sullivan - https://www.m…
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Stories featured in this episode: Cynscout by KC Grifant - https://scifiwri.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - The Almost-Activation of Ruby Valentine's Catastrophe Machine by Jenna Hanchey - https://jennahanchey.com/ - music by Fall Precauxions - https://fallprecauxions.bandcamp.com/ - read by t…
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Welcome back! I’ve had a few curve balls thrown at me since my last episode and I’m glad you’re back with me. The biggest thing I’ve had to deal with was a surprise diagnosis of Stage 3 colorectal cancer, which has influenced my approach to hardship and inspired me to dive deep into literature for solace. Among the books I read during treatment was…
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Stories featured in this episode: I Hope I Call You Back by Tara Campbell - http://taracampbell.com - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Heather Morgan - The Escape by Jean-Paul L. Garnier - music by Fall Precauxions - https://fallprecauxions.bandcamp.com/ - read by the author - theme music by Dain Luscombe - Simultaneous …
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Stories featured in this episode: The Seeds of Foundation by Pedro Iniguez - https://pedroiniguezauthor.com/ - music by Patrick Urn - https://morlox.bandcamp.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - The Man Who Spoke by Tobias S. Buckell - https://tobiasbuckell.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - theme …
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Stories featured in this episode: This is an Optimistic Science Fiction Story About the Future by Marie Vibbert - https://www.marievibbert.com/ - music by Fall Precauxions - https://fallprecauxions.bandcamp.com/ read by Jean-Paul Garnier - Space Radio by Michael Butterworth - https://michael-butterworth.co.uk/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://pho…
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From the pages of Radon Journal - https://www.radonjournal.com/ - Stories featured in this episode: Hello This is Automatic Antigrief by Jenna Hanchey - https://jennahanchey.com/ - music by Fall Precauxions - https://fallprecauxions.bandcamp.com/ read by Zara Kand - Lost in Transcription by Abigail Guerrero - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogma…
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Stories featured in this episode: Cost of Living by Mike Morgan - https://perpetualstateofmildpanic.wordpress.com/ - music by Fall Precauxions - https://fallprecauxions.bandcamp.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - We're All Family Here by Mark Soden Jr. - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by the author - theme music by Dain L…
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Stories featured in this episode: The Sport of Snails by F.J. Bergmann - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - Hollow Hearts by Eric Fomley - https://ericfomley.com/ music by Fall Precauxions - https://fallprecauxions.bandcamp.com/ read by Jean-Paul Garnier - theme music by Dain Luscombe - Simultaneous Tim…
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Listening and playing music on @amp, Funk from African Music Machine to the Ohio Players, Global Citizens, #MahsaAmini, Donkey's and Maga-Idiots, Cocktails with Tacos, Dahmer on Netflix... Pass your music requests on to Tnfroisreading@gmail.com and like the show on #amp Full playlist on https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/i-want-my-daddys-records/p…
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I wish I had edited out my previous Production manager...dude can kick privilege rocks... Black Excellence All Day every day! RV Tips, Not built for that life full time. Super Bowl Hey-Ho!! Murder in Memphis Chat With Janelle (Warning, lots of cussing!) Helping my nephew #DaleJohnson with his class speech, he got an A!! Fentanyl Crisis In TX, the B…
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Submersible Blew Up, NASA News, Ja Got off Easy, and other Sport Musings in Shop Talk and Further Reading of Listeners... Become a Melanated Nerd on Podbean or Patreon by clicking https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading to subscribe and listen to all Premium content; the window closes soon on available Episodes across most platforms!…
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#Bravo and Andy Cohen, #RHOC, most of those COVID deniers needed to be throat punched. I am glad I didn't watch this week's #rhoa episode...At least #marlohampton has a #kandiburrus -less storyline. We ask respectively to be taken off the celebrity group chats and we demand the extended family take their damn phones... Become a Melanated Nerd on Po…
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n this week's episode I discuss the Juno mission to study Jupiter, The missing Titanic Submersible Atlas, Cocktails Old Fashions and Alkaline Diet 'Shop Talk Dak and Zeke Bromance Continues, Listeners Changing the Story Arc... Become a Melanated Nerd on Podbean or Patreon by clicking https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading to subscribe and listen to all P…
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Lift Every Voice and Sing…Juneteenth Reflections and Celebrating Myrlie Evers, Part 2 of Conversations with Noelle Ojo and Kah Walla and other Popu Culture Commentary. Become a Melanated Nerd on Podbean or Patreon by clicking https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading to subscribe and listen to all Premium content; the window closes soon on available Episode…
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Listen as I read another installment of my sci-fi novel Listeners and as I comment on 52 years of space news, Good Drinks and Eats, and ‘Shop Talk NBA Finals and Cowboy shenanigans. Become a Melanated Nerd on Podbean or Patreon by clicking ⁠https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading⁠ to subscribe and listen to all Premium content. FYI: the window closes soon…
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