THEY FORCED ME TO STOP WRITING FOR 5 YEARS | OUR OWN THANG EP. 92 w/ T.M. JEFFERSON

A HIATUS DIDN'T END HER STORY… IT SHARPENED IT | OUR OWN THANG EP. 95 W/ AUTHORESS SHAYLEA

In this episode of OUR OWN THANG PODCAST, we sit down with Authoress Shaylea to discuss her latest novel, "IN THE ARMS OF A MADE MAN." Also, she tells what inspired her to write the book. Since 2016, she's been a published author, eventually taking a five-year hiatus... We briefly cover real experiences, such as how having a great soundtrack helps her develop her stories, how she uses real people to stay as authentic as possible, and her definition of literary success.📚 In this episode, we discuss:— How she got started writing— Deciding to self-publish— Favorite authors of the genre— The inspiration behind this book— Advice for new and aspiring urban fiction authorsThis episode is a must-watch for:✔ Urban fiction readers✔ Aspiring and indie authors✔ Writers interested in film adaptations✔ Fans are a part of the culture🎧 Subscribe to OUR OWN THANG PODCAST for weekly conversations with urban fiction authors👍🏾 Like the episode if you support the culture💬 Comment: Do urban fiction readers prefer an author follow the trends or authenticity?CONTACT: ourownthang1@gmail.comSOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook/facebook.com/@ourownthangpodcast Instagram/instagram.com/@ourownthangpodcast X/x.com/@ourownthangpodcast TikTok/@ourownthangpodcast#UrbanFictionPodcast #UrbanFiction #StreetLit #UrbanFiction #BlackAuthors #BlackWriters #SelfPublish #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #InTheArmsOfAMadeMan #AuthoressShaylea #LetsBuild

OUR OWN THANG EP. 94 W/ A. RACKSTRAW

In this episode of OUR OWN THANG PODCAST, we sit down with author A. RACKSTRAW to discuss his debut book, "MY MAN YOUR WOMAN." Also, he talks about what inspired him to publish this book: being a single father and an advocate for mental health.We briefly cover real experiences, such as having a great support system, his daughter motivating him to complete the publishing process, and his definition of literary success.📚 In this episode, we discuss:— How A. Rackstraw got started writing— A love of poetry— Favorite authors of the genre— The inspiration behind his most popular book— Advice for new and aspiring urban fiction authorsThis episode is a must-watch for:✔ Urban fiction readers✔ Aspiring and indie authors✔ Writers interested in film adaptations✔ Fans are a part of the culture🎧 Subscribe to OUR OWN THANG PODCAST for weekly conversations with urban fiction authors👍🏾 Like the episode if you support the culture💬 Comment: Do I look like Leon from the 5 Heartbeats?CONTACT: ourownthang1@gmail.comSOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook/facebook.com/@ourownthangpodcast Instagram/instagram.com/@ourownthangpodcast X/x.com/@ourownthangpodcast TikTok/@ourownthangpodcast#UrbanFictionPodcast #UrbanFiction #StreetLit #UrbanFiction #BlackAuthors #BlackWriters #SelfPublish #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #MyManYourWoman #ARackstraw #LetsBuild

“I Built My Own Publishing Company” O.J. Dyer on Angels and Decay | OUR OWN THANG EP. 93 W/ O.J. DYER

In this episode of OUR OWN THANG PODCAST, we sit down with author O.J. DYER to discuss his latest book, "ANGELS AND DECAY." Also, he talks about always wanting to be an author, his writing journey, ownership of HALFDEAD PUBLISHING, and the Book Tour he's embarked on.We briefly cover real experiences such as completely operating an indie publishing company, completing his final publishing contractual obligation, and his definition of literary success.📚 In this episode, we discuss:— How O.J. Dyer got started writing— Authors signed to HALFDEAD PUBLISHING— Favorite author of the genre— The inspiration behind his most popular book— Advice for new and aspiring urban fiction authorsThis episode is a must-watch for:✔ Urban fiction readers✔ Aspiring and indie authors✔ Writers interested in film adaptations✔ Fans are a part of the culture🎧 Subscribe to OUR OWN THANG PODCAST for weekly conversations with urban fiction authors👍🏾 Like the episode if you support the culture💬 Comment: Who's the most underrated urban fiction author?CONTACT: ourownthang1@gmail.comSOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook/facebook.com/@ourownthangpodcast Instagram/instagram.com/@ourownthangpodcast X/x.com/@ourownthangpodcast TikTok/@ourownthangpodcast#UrbanFictionPodcast #UrbanFiction #StreetLit #UrbanFiction #BlackAuthors #BlackWriters #SelfPublish #IndieAuthor #AngelsAndDecay #OJDyer #LetsBuild

THEY FORCED ME TO STOP WRITING FOR 5 YEARS | OUR OWN THANG EP. 92 w/ T.M. JEFFERSON

In this episode of OUR OWN THANG PODCAST, we sit down with author T.M. JEFFERSON to discuss his latest urban fiction project, "R.I.C.O.". Also, he talks about his life experiences, which motivated him to self-publish his first novella, the importance of ownership, and what it takes to get published.We briefly cover real experiences such as the perils of operating an indie publishing company, being coerced to take a five-year hiatus from writing, and his definition of literary success.📚 In this episode, we discuss:— How T.M. Jefferson got started in urban fiction— The current state of the literary industry— Realizing the power of the genre— The inspiration behind his most popular book— Advice for new and aspiring urban fiction authorsThis episode is a must-watch for:✔ Urban fiction readers✔ Aspiring and indie authors✔ Writers interested in film adaptations✔ Fans are a part of the culture🎧 Subscribe to OUR OWN THANG PODCAST for weekly conversations with urban fiction authors👍🏾 Like the episode if you support the culture💬 Comment: Who's the most underrated urban fiction author?CONTACT: ourownthang1@gmail.comSOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook/facebook.com/@ourownthangpodcast Instagram/instagram.com/@ourownthangpodcast X/x.com/@ourownthangpodcast TikTok/@ourownthangpodcast#UrbanFictionPodcast #UrbanFiction #StreetLit #UrbanFiction #BlackAuthors #BlackWriters #SelfPublish #IndieAuthor #RICOSeries #TMJefferson #LetsBuild

THE TRUTH ABOUT EDITING URBAN FICTION | OUR OWN THANG EP. 91 W/ TORI MOORE- THE EDITOR

In this episode of OUR OWN THANG PODCAST, we sit down with urban fiction editor TORI MOORE to talk about her process in editing. Also, she talks about manuscripts, mistakes authors make, and what it takes to get published. We briefly cover real experiences such as finding your author's voice, marketability, and turning her passion into a business. 📚 In this episode, we discuss: — Discovering a passion for editing — Mistakes new authors make — Realizing the power of the genre — Being an avid reader has helped her editing process — Advice for new and aspiring urban fiction authors This episode is a must-watch for: ✔ Urban fiction readers ✔ Aspiring and indie authors ✔ Writers interested in film adaptations ✔ Fans are a part of the culture 🎧 Subscribe to OUR OWN THANG PODCAST for weekly conversations with urban fiction authors 👍🏾 Like the episode if you support the culture 💬 Comment: What book made you fall in love with the genre? CONTACT: ourownthang1@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook/facebook.com/@ourownthangpodcast Instagram/instagram.com/@ourownthangpodcast X/x.com/@ourownthangpodcast TikTok/@ourownthangpodcast #UrbanFictionPodcast #UrbanFiction #StreetLit #UrbanFiction #BlackAuthors #BlackWriters #SelfPublish #IndieAuthor #Editor #ToriMoore #LetsBuild