An Ozarks Family Story, a Modern-Day Race Woman, and Hindsight Luxuries of Self-Publishing

Charlotte Readers Podcast

In this episode 324, we've got a variety of features: Paul Lamb's "elemental" story of love and family, One-Match Fire; Sonya Ramsey's biography of educational trailblazer Bertha Maxwell-Roddey; and D.S. Davis's blog post about lessons learned from self-publishing. Plus we share book recommendations and more!
Today’s Featured Authors:
Paul Lamb Time Stamp: 5:56
One reviewer calls One-Match Fire “an elemental story of the love that transpires between fathers and sons,” and another calls it “a beautiful novel that will make you ask why we are here, and demand answers.” Learn more at https://www.paullambwriter.com/.
Sonya Ramsey Time Stamp: 16:56
Bertha Maxwell-Roddey: A Modern-Day Race Woman and the Power of Black Leadership examines achievements and leadership in a desegregated South and offers new insights into desegregation, urban renewal, and the rise of the Black middle class. Learn more at https://www.sonyayramsey.com/.
D.S. Davis Time Stamp: 33:46
D.S. Davis, author of I.P.A., shares his blog post “Hindsight Luxuries of Self-Publishing.” (https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/hindsight-luxuries-of-self-publishing/) Learn more at https://www.dsdaviswrites.com/.
Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 46:00
Hannah recommends:
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby
Sarah recommends:
Dirtbag, Massachusetts by Isaac Fitzgerald
Landis recommends:
The Cost of These Dreams: Sports Stories and Other Serious Business by Wright Thompson
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog (https://pages.charlotte.edu/mark-west/blog/author/miwest/), recommends:
The Quentin Blake Book by Jenny Uglow
2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 25:40
Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip about how to end a scene.
Writing and Marketing Tips:
We discuss D.S. Davis’s blog post “Hindsight Luxuries of Self-Publishing.” (https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/hindsight-luxuries-of-self-publishing/)
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