Soul of a Writer

Juwan Rohan, host of The Misguided Podcast drops in for a special episode on how he wrote "Money Talks: The Beginner's Guide to Investing For Kids". Juwan wrote the book in 2020, and recently released it independently on Amazon. It debuted at #1 in the children's book category, and has been making waves on social media. In this episode, Juwan talks about:Growing up in CaliforniaHow going to college opened his eyes to the worldHow he got into investing and financial literacyHis clothing line, Til Infinity ClothingAnd more!Follow Juwan on Instagram. Check out the Misguided Podcast on Instagram as well. 

In this episode I speak with Jaquees Traylor, AKA Big Joc, AKA Westside Ari Gold, a multi-faceted creator who has his hands in all things creative in Atlanta. We chat about how he came up with the idea for his book The Play Don't Care Who Make It: Affirmations For Creatives And Stories From Those In The Field,  his past and current work with indie artists in Atlanta, building his creative agency, Creatives After Dark, NFTs, and more.  Joc also speaks on the power of manifesting ideas by writing them down and following through on them. This is a phenomenal episode, and will definitely motivate you to get your creative plays going.The Play Don't Care Who Make It. Check out Big Joc on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his creative agency, Creatives After Dark on Twitter.

Don't Poo In The Pudding Bowl! No, seriously. Maxine Blake is a retired teacher of 37 years (13,414 days to be exact). She independently published her debut book, Don't Poo In The Pudding Bowl: Anecdotes From 13,414 Days of Teaching in December of 2020 and has since seen enthusiastic response from readers all over the world. In this episode, Maxine not only talks about the wild stories from her teaching days, but how teachers have an impact on students' lives forever. You don't want to miss this one! Maxine Blake's websiteFollow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Christine is who we would call a superwoman. She has a career and she's a wife and mother. On top of all that, she wrote and released her very own book, Your Love Pulled Me Through in 2020 -- during a pandemic!In this episode, Christine talks about how she pushed past any doubts and created her work. She also has some great advice for aspiring writers. Pay attention to this one!Check out her website hereFollow her on IG and FacebookLiked the podcast? Wanna chat about it? Follow me on Twitter, follow Soul of a Writer on IG, and text me at 813-210-9982 to get a free copy of my fiction book, One Way.

Milton Davis is your favorite writer's favorite writer. He's been on the indie writing scene for two decades, and is most known for incorporating a multitude of African cultures and folklore in his stories. The man is a legend in this space. Oh, and he contributed a story to the new Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda anthology. In this podcast, Milton talks about how he got his start, the benefits and challenges of being indie, and where he sees black fiction over the next few years. This isn't an episode you want to miss!Check out his website here Follow him on Facebook hereFollow him on IG hereFollow him on Twitter hereLiked the podcast? Wanna chat about it? Follow me on Twitter, follow Soul of a Writer on IG, and text me at 813-210-9982 to get a free copy of my fiction book, One Way.

The Feathered Traveler has been all over the place! In this episode we discuss how events in her life, her travels, and happenstance meetings with random people in the Netherlands led her to where she's at now. Check out her poetry book, My Words, here. Follow her on IG, Facebook, and YouTube. Liked the podcast? Wanna chat about it? Follow me on Twitter, follow Soul of a Writer on IG, and text me at 813-210-9982 to get a free copy of my fiction book, One Way.

Arlander Taylor is a true creator. He started his clothing line, TMINEC, from his dorm room at Tuskegee University. He also owns a graphic design studio called Wakuu Works and is a creative director at Fice Gallery, a boutique sneaker website. In this interview, Arlander breaks down the origins of his creativity, being a self-taught graphic designer, the balance of having a career while being a creative, mental health, and helping cultivate the indie art and design scene in Salt Lake City, Utah. Check out Arlander's social media here:InstagramFice GalleryWakuu WorksLiked the podcast? Wanna chat about it? Follow me on Twitter, follow Soul of a Writer on IG, and text me at 813-210-9982 to get a free copy of my fiction book, One Way.

Lexx Truss is a pretty damn talented indie filmmaker with multiple short films under his belt. Zarina, a short film about a woman repeatedly dying within her dreams, was the grand prize winner of the 2019 EMERGE! Filmmaking Program. In this podcast, Lexx describes his artistic vision and inspiration for filmmaking while breaking down each of his short films. You can follow him here:Watch ZarinaInstagramTwitterArticleLiked the podcast? Wanna chat about it? Follow me on Twitter, follow Soul of a Writer on IG, and text me at 813-210-9982 to get a free copy of my fiction book, One Way.

Francois Custardoy is an multi-talented independent artist hailing from Stone Mountain, GA. In this episode I talk about his journey to making music, using his talents to contribute to the indie music scene in Atlanta, and how to develop relationships with other musicians. You don't wanna miss this episode! InstagramGrandcois Records Instagram Grandcois Records Soundcloud Gauspel's InstagramLiked the podcast? Wanna chat about it? Follow me on Twitter, follow Soul of a Writer on IG, and text me at 813-210-9982 to get a free copy of my fiction book, One Way.

What is it like to be an audiobook narrator? Von and Nekia, both trained actors, describe what it's like to use their talents to record audiobooks. They discuss the process, how different it is from theater and television acting, as well as their favorite movies and books. Von's TwitterVon's IGNekia's TwitterNekia's IGNekia's WebsiteGet your audiobook produced hereLiked the podcast? Wanna chat about it? Follow me on Twitter, follow Soul of a Writer on IG, and text me at 813-210-9982 to get a free copy of my fiction book, One Way.

Barbara Howard is an author of "not-so-cozy" mystery books. In this episode she talks about how she self- published her trilogy, Finding Home. We talk everything character inspiration, development, writing style, cover art, distribution, and sales! InstagramTwitterBuy her books hereMusic: @astute.coolOne Way Audiobook by Royal BanksText me to get the One Way eBook for free

In this episode Robert Jeffrey tells us how he got into writing comic book stories and his experience as a freelance writer. Look no more if you want to learn how to make your own independent comic book! WebsiteInstagramFacebookMusic: @astute.coolOne Way Audiobook by Royal BanksText me to get the One Way eBook for free

In this episode Aziza Sphinx discusses what it takes to really bring your characters to life as well as self-publishing tips and tricks. Instagram TwitterFacebook Website Intro music: @astute.cool Astute Cool's SoundcloudOne Way Audiobook by Royal BanksText me to get the One Way eBook for free

Shania B. tells her story of healing from pain through writing as well as her creative process. How in the world do you write 13 books?Write something every day and do it scared!Twitter: @TherapistForUsAmazonIntro music:  @astute.coolOne Way Audiobook by Royal BanksText me to get the One Way eBook for free

Solae Dehvine is an independent authorpreneur who has written 100 or so books (but who's counting anyway?) In this episode she details her creative process, leaving her job to become a full time writer, and sticking to that daily word count. Did you know that she owns a trucking business too? solaedehvine.comTwitter: @solaedehvineIG: SolaeDehvineintentionscare.comPodcast: Write2Live PodcastIntro music:  @astute.coolOne Way Audiobook by Royal Banks

Marcel Gamble talks about how he wrote and self-published his independent children's book, "Guess What I Can Be?"Facebook: Marcel GambleIntro music: @astute.coolOne Way Audiobook by Royal BanksText me to get the One Way eBook for free

This is the very first episode of Soul of a Writer! In this episode, indie writer Ivana Sanders talks her journey to becoming an author, her creative process, and her debut novel The Beckwith Brothers. WebsiteAmazon Beckwith BrothersAmazon EDGE: A Killer Thriller AnthologyTwitterInstagramIntro music: @astute.coolOne Way Audiobook by Royal Banks

Welcome! In Soul of a Writer I will interview black fiction writers and creatives from across the country and the world. Follow the podcast on Instagram for clips and updates!TwitterInstagram