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Welcome to Bookish Brown Girls Podcast. Hosts: Kay Blake & B.L. McGrew A podcast discussing all things lit (literature) by woc & the issues that arise being a woc who writes books.

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    • Dec 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 43 EPISODES


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    2021 and Onward! Season 4 (Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 12:14


    Kay Blake gives a brief update on what's been going on, the podcast hiatus and the future of the Bookish Brown Girls Podcast. Happy New Year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookishbrowngirls/support

    What If.....? Season 4 (Episode 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 81:48


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew discuss what if some characters from books were placed in other book worlds. We talk about if they can thrive in their new book world. We talk about The Flash on the CW and more!!! #BookishBrownGirls #KayBlake #BlackGirlMagic #BLMcGrew --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookishbrowngirls/support

    If This Book Was A Movie.... Season 4 (Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 62:24


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about what books would they love to see as a movie or tv series. Plus much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookishbrowngirls/support

    OMG, We're Back Again! Season 4 (Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 65:44


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about what they've been up to and various other topics as they welcome you back to the start of Season 4. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookishbrowngirls/support

    Small Blessings & Farewell 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 37:28


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about their small blessings in what has been an overwhelming year. #BookishBrownGirls #BookishBrownGirlsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Creative Outlets Season 3 (Episode 13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 41:29


    In this episode, Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about Creative Outlets outside of writing fiction. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Voting Edition! Season 3 (Episode 12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 49:24


    In this episode, Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about the 2020 election and just how important it is to vote this year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sitting in Emotions When Writing! Season 3 (Episode 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 110:55


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about what it means to sit in their emotions when writing scenes. #BookishBrownGirls #amwriting #writing #BlackWomenWhoPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Midnight Sun Season 3 (Episode 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 156:51


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun!! As they have been part of the fandom for years!!! This is a long episode! We thank you in advance!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Easiest & The Hardest Parts of Writing a Story Season 3 (Episode 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 90:40


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about what are the easiest and hardest parts to write in a story. Plus other shenanigans and Midnight Sun. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Writer Tribe Season 3 (Episode 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 62:10


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L McGrew discuss having a writer tribe and having those people in your circle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Insert Here..... Season 3 (Episode 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 104:30


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about what fictional characters they would like to be and what fictional worlds they would like to be a part of.  Plus a small review of the movie 365!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Bookish Brown Girls Interview Edition with Author Tanya Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 33:51


    In this interview edition episode Kay Blake interviews Tanya Miller. Tanya Miller is an author, life coach and public speaker. Tany'a Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithtanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingwittanya Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingwithTanya/ Plus other links: https://linktr.ee/talkingwithtanya --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Cancel Culture Season 3 (Episode 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 88:22


    In this episode Kay Blake & B.L. McGrew give their thoughts and insights on "Cancel Culture". Plus some other topics...... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Twilight and its Impact on us! Season 3 (Episode 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 49:26


    In this episode Kay Blake and BL McGrew talks about how Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Series/Saga has impacted their lives and their writing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    We are tired!! Season 3 (Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 62:36


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew discuss George Floyd and the emotions going on with Black People in America. Sensitive topic!! #BlackLivesMatter #GeorgeFloyd #ICantBreathe #BookishBrownGirls --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Writer & The Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 66:41


    In this episode Kay Blake and  B.L. McGrew discuss how music is incorporated into their writing and how it helps the process.  Plus Twilight because why not? Lol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 3 (Episode 2) Outside the Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 91:02


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about writing outside the box, if they censor what they write and some good ol fashion fandom debates. (Slightly) lol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Self care. Solitude. Isolation. Covid 19.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 73:20


    After a long hiatus, Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew is back with how to practice self care during Covid 19. As well as tips. tricks, thoughts into how we are as writers during this pandemic.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 14) Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 55:27


    Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew discuss a rundown of their 2019 and their goals for 2020. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 13) Giving Thanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 43:38


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew lists the things they are thankful for ahead of Thanksgiving! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    NaNo 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 43:23


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew discuss Nano and some other little gems slightly off topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 11) Plot Bunnies Galore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 47:37


    In this episode Kay Blake & B.L. McGrew talks about plot bunnies! Social Media Kay Blake (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) @authorkayblake B.L. Mc Grew (Instagram:@writer_b.l Facebook: @WriterBLMcGrew Twitter: @writerblmcgrew) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 10) Procrastination

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 38:07


    Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew discuss dealing with procrastination and writing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 9) A Thank You to Ms. Toni Morrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 45:13


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew gives a tribute to the literary Queen Ms. Toni Morrison. Quotes mentioned in this episode from Ms. Toni Morrison: "If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it. " “We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.” - From Ms. Toni Morrison's Nobel Prize in Literature Address. (1993) Love is or it ain't. Thin love ain't love at all." From "Beloved" (1987) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 8) OWN Voices and Other Ish!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 88:43


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about OWN Voices, empathy, race and other topics that ties in. For further info to some of the things mentioned follow the links below: RWA Trailblazers: https://www.rwa.org/Trailblazers RWA Trailblazers Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shL1kNwr0nA&feature=youtu.be Men Writing Women: https://twitter.com/men_write_women --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 7) The Dreaded First Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 63:31


    In this episode Kay Blake & B.L. McGrew talk about first drafts. Plus a little about the live action version of The Lion King. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 6) Book Series & Trilogies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 55:18


    Kay Blake & B.L. McGrew talks about book series & trilogies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 5) 2019 BookCon in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 96:13


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about 2019's BookCon in New York. Pros, Cons, Likes and Dislikes and their experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 4) Opening Lines and Setting the Tone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 52:08


    In this episode Kay Blake and B.L. McGrew talk about opening lines and what it means to set the tone to your story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 3) 5 Books that Changed Our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 47:33


    In this episode Kay Blake & B.L. McGrew discuss 5 books that changed their lives as readers and writers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 2) Being An Unapologetic Black Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 55:41


    Kay Blake & B.L. McGrew talk about what it means to be an unapologetic black woman to them. Song Used: Formation By: Beyonce. (P.S. some parts are lower than others as there was technical difficulties during recording. Our apologies.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 (Episode 1) The Importance of Self Care for WOC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 51:13


    Kay Blake & B.L. McGrew talk about the importance of self care especially when you're a WOC. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 10: Goodbye 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 45:13


    In this episode Kay Blake & B.L. McGrew recap 2018 and talk about goals for 2019. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9: Don't Be A D**k! Censorship & Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 50:43


    Kay Blake & B.L. McGrew discuss writing and censorship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 8: From Idea to Manuscript

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 63:14


    In this episode Kay and B.L talk about ways to get that shiny new idea into a working manuscript. Also how to use NaNo effectively --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 7: You asked. We answered.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 129:20


    Episode 7: Kay Blake and B.L McGrew answers questions submitted by their listeners. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 6: Self Publishing VS. Traditional Publishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 78:27


    Episode 6: Kay and B.L talk about the differences between self publishing and traditional publishing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 5: A Look into Don't Blame Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 71:57


    In this episode B.L McGrew interviews Kay Blake to get an inside look on her latest release Don't Blame Me. Song Credits: Taylor Swift- Don't Blame Me Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny & Brittany O'Grady- Unlove you --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4: A Look Into We Are Immeasurable

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 74:00


    In this episode we discuss B.L. McGrew's new book We Are Immeasurable. Song Credits: Fall By Chloe X Halle The Middle By Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3: Heroes vs. Villains

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 70:07


    In episode 3 we talk about protagonists and antagonists. Our faves and thoughts about both. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2: Writing Trauma and The Inevitable Backlash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 103:09


    In this episode we talk about the double edged sword of writing trauma. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 1: WOC Finding Your Voice In Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 94:04


    In this first episode, we talk about finding your writing voice as an author who are woc. We also drop some gems and talk about other things that relate to this topic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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