Audra Russell speaks with author and leader Terrance Lee.Terrance Lee, AKA The Introvert Leader had always avoided taking on leadership roles in his life.  At the age of 13, an experience occurred which caused him to doubt his ability to speak in front of people, and caused him to shy away from the spotlight.  This worked for Terrance until he eventually had to learn leadership skills by necessity at his first engineering job out of college. When he had been working in his first role for a short time, his mentor put in his two-week notice.  Terrance then found out that he had to take his place presenting to a group of experienced engineers and pilots for a highly technical review.  Despite feeling extremely nervous, the meeting that Terrance led went well; which gave him a giant confidence boost.Since then, Terrance has taken on many leadership and management roles as an introvert at several Fortune 500 companies in the defense industry, with proven results.  He utilizes his platform to empower introverts to tap into their own inner leadership potential and is never shy about sharing the tips that he has learned throughout his journey.We get into the mind of an introvert, discuss how introverts make better leaders, dispel myths about the introvert personality, and Terrance shares how to step into your power as an introvert.You can learn more about Terrance and purchase his book at www.quietvoicefearlessleader.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29642304)

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The Introverted Leader

Audra Russell speaks with horror authors Sylvester Barzey, Michelle Lane & Steven Van Patten.There&apos;s a misconception that Black horror authors only recently came on the scene after Jordan Peele&apos;s debut horror film. But Black people have been on the horror scene along.We have a great time discussing Black authors in the horror space, expectations for the future, diversity in horror, and making stories believable (because we all know Black folks ain&apos;t going to investigate not one sound out in anybody&apos;s darkness LOL!).A truly thought-provoking, honest, and funny conversation about Black horror.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29642304)

Recentering Black Horror: A Panel Discussion

Felix Dimaro and I sneak in between the pages of his novella, Viral Lives, and talk about his character Simon, who has no moral compass, the importance of writing characters relatable to any culture, and taking up space in the horror genre.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29642304)

Viral Lives with Felix Dimaro

Audra Russell chats with author Sylvester Barzey.Sylvester Barzey is a best-selling horror and fantasy author who grew up in Bronx, NY, and was later transplanted to Lawrence, GA. A military veteran with an addiction to all things horror, Sylvester’s goal is to shine a spotlight on BIPOC characters within the horror/fantasy genre. We creep between the pages of his short story compilation, Stitches, and talk about the importance of Black representation in horror, how he got into the horror genre, gatekeeping in the traditional publishing industry, and he who shall not be named. LOL!So grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29642304)

Blacktober Reads: Stitches with Sylvester Barzey

Brenda and I get deep between the pages of her mystery and suspense novel, Heartless, and talk about her road from self-published to traditionally published and back again. We get into what it&apos;s like to write from a man&apos;s perspective, the world of the futanari, writing erotica, and share a lot of laughs -- and heartfelt moments --  along the way.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29642304)

Mystery, Suspense & Thrills with Author Brenda L. Thomas

Audra Russell speaks with author Liela Fuller. Liela Marie Fuller is an Author, Speaker, Blogger, and Entrepreneur. Liela is a transparent author – unashamed to put her life in print. In Life’s Reflection, her first poetry book, she invited us deep into her world, gripping us with passionate pieces like “Black Rose,” “Is Love What You Call It,” and “Addicted”. Liela’s transparency in the face of trials attracted the attention of many readers and has generated a strong following. In 2015, Liela released her second book, Love Letters of a Worshipper: Poetry, Prose and Prayers and once again Liela’s transparency was evident as she let readers in on one of the most intimate relationships in her life – her relationship with God. Liela wowed readers with beautiful ballads like “Resolute” and “God Can Have Everything I Have.” Through her transparency, Liela strives to share with and strengthen the resolve and hope of those who read her work. Liela’s latest book, The Journey of Faith, brings you deep into Liela’s faith journey and yes to God. It is a look into the middle of her faith walk. She shares deeply about the highs, lows, even her fears and doubts to provide a testimony of faith to others who might embark on their own faith journeys.Liela is also a journal creator and has created multiple journals for prayer, intercession, and dreams including the bestselling prayer journal Don’t Stop knocking…Don’t Stop Believing. Liela is originally from Camden, NJ. She currently resides just outside Minneapolis, Minnesota with her son. She is the owner of Jadora’s Child Publishing and founder of The Superpower of Prayer ministry.In this episode, we dig deep into her book, The Journey of Faith and talk about the "middle passage" of faith and how it&apos;s okay to feel all of the emotions we have -- good and bad -- in our faith walk. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29642304)

The Middle Passage of Faith with Liela Fuller

Audra Russell speaks with author Jacqueline Stewart.Author Jacqueline Stewart resides in the state of Louisiana. She’s a military spouse and mother of two children. She graduated from Northwestern State University, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. Her roots in writing began with play productions. Jacqueline has written several inspirational plays, a web series, and a short film. She’s also written inspirational books. Jacqueline is excited to expand her creative writing to women’s and romance fiction. She hopes that her writing brings joy, laughter, and purpose to her readers.We dive into her novella, A Way of Escape, and talk about complicated relationships, messy endings, and the power of letting go. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29642304)

A Way of Escape with Jacqueline Stewart

Audra Russell speaks with author Cerece Rennie Murphy. National bestselling and award-winning author Cerece Rennie Murphy has published ten novels, children’s books, and short stories, including her latest release Between Two Seas. In addition, Mrs. Murphy and her son are also working on completing Ellis and The Cloud Kingdom, the 3rd book in the Ellis and the Magic Mirror early reader children’s book series. Mrs. Murphy lives and writes in her hometown of Washington, DC with her family.  To learn more about the author and her upcoming projects, please visit her website at www.cerecerenniemurphy.com.Cerece and I talk about her love for sci-fi, dig into her novel, The Order of the Seers, and talk about keeping it real with the characters.So sit back, relax, and enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29642304)

Order of the Seers with Cerece Rennie Murphy

Audra Russell speaks with horror author and Writer&apos;s Atelier owner Racquel Henry.Racquel Henry is a Trinidadian writer, editor, and writing coach with an MFA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She spent six years as an English Professor and currently owns the writing studio, Writer’s Atelier, in Maitland, FL. In 2010, Racquel co-founded Black Fox Literary Magazine where she still serves as an editor, and recently joined Voyage YA Journal as Editor-in-Chief. Since 2013, Racquel has presented and moderated panels at writing conferences, residencies, and private writing groups across the US. She is the author of Holiday on Park, Letter to Santa, and The Writer’s Atelier Little Book of Writing Affirmations (Writer’s Atelier Books, 2018). Her fiction, poetry, and nonfiction has appeared in Lotus-Eater Magazine, Reaching Beyond the Saguaros: A Collaborative Prosimetric Travelogue (Serving House Books, 2017), We Can’t Help it if We’re From Florida (Burrow Press, 2017), Moko Caribbean Arts & Letters, among others. When she’s not writing, editing, or coaching writers, you can find her watching Hallmark Christmas movies.We talk about the Writer&apos;s Atelier project, all the valuable services she provides for writers, and how to stay on your unique path as a writer. So sit back, relax, and enjoy! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29642304)

The Writer's Atelier Project with Racquel Henry

Some readers just want to enjoy a good story. There are lots of talented authors out there with great books who aren't getting the exposure they deserve. Join Audra Russell as she chats with recently published authors who have written page-turning books that are sure to spice up your TBR (to be read) list. Tired of being disappointed by trending books that don't live up to the hype? Looking for a good book recommendation? Between the Reads biweekly podcast has just what you need!

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