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Interview: Fantasy author Tamara Rokicki

Fantasy author, creator of The Otherworld Book Club, and host of the Luce Bianca podcast, Tamara Rokicki joins me to discuss the books that inspire us, diversity and inclusion in writing, and self-publishing.

What's Next?

Short promo - Tamara Rokicki interview coming on March 22

Out with the Old: Review of February Reads, New March Reads and Promo Reveal for My First Guest

In this episode, I discuss my February reads and ratings, I talk March picks, I discuss my obsession with the dialogue surrounding James Baldwin's ideas and philosophies, and reveal the author for my first interview of the podcast. You get to listen to my promo for the interview episode right now during this episode.

The Rundown-Pt.2: Practicing Self-Care While Grieving, Celebrating My Dad, and 5-Star Reads of 2020

In this episode, I discuss practicing self-care while grieving, dealing with survivors guilt, and celebrating my Dad's life. I talk about my admiration of WandaVision, my love for Eddie Murphy and the controversy behind Coming 2 America, and a few YouTube shows and podcasts I've been enjoying. I also review 6 of my favorite 5-star reads of 2020

The Rundown-Pt.1 Leaning into Allyship, Turning Weaknesses into Strengths, and 4-Star Reads of 2020

In this episode, I highlight 8 books from my 2020 4-star reads list. I also talk about wins at work and turning my writing weaknesses into strengths, leaning into allyship, toxic loyalty, and finding confidence to occupy space. I also talk about what I'm watching and listening to currently.