Hey Afronauts! Today we're chatting with award-winning author Alechia Dow, about writing across age categories and genres. What makes each age category unique? How does she channel each age's voice? Has she ever considered a pen name?
We also celebrate the release of Jill's middle grade debut, Kaya Morgan's Crowning Achievement.
Alechia is awesome! To buy her books (including her adorable new middle grade Their Just Desserts) visit her website: https://www.alechiadow.com/books (https://www.alechiadow.com/books)
And check out this link to buy Jill's middle grade debut, Kaya Morgan's Crowning Achievement: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/764010/kaya-morgans-crowning-achievement-by-jill-tew/ (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/764010/kaya-morgans-crowning-achievement-by-jill-tew/)
You can find Alechia online at:
www.alechiadow.com (http://www.alechiadow.com/)
@alechiadow on Instagram and Threads
@alechiadow.bluesky.social on Bluesky
13 Mar 2025
Messy Middles
Pre-order AN OCEAN APART (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769653/an-ocean-apart-by-jill-tew/) by Jill Tew
Pre-order I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOU (https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/beatrice-winifred-iker/ill-make-a-spectacle-of-you/9780316575249/) by Beatrice Winifred Iker
In this Messy Middles episode, we discuss the covers for AN OCEAN APART and I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOU, different types of messy middles, and balancing the 'promise of the premise' with...everything else.
I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOUCover design: Lisa Marie PompilioArt by: Mike HeathAN OCEAN APART
Design: Liz Dresner
Art by: Jorge Luis Miraldo
12 Feb 2025
Romance and Romantic Elements
If this world were mine...
We're some REAL romantics over here at the Afronauts Podcast (what y'all know 'bout that Luther?). On this episode we discuss the differences between a Romance novel and a novel that contains "romantic elements". Plus why they're both so good and worth reading and writing.
Thank you Zakiya N Jamal and H. D. Hunter for joining our conversation! You can find them online and support their books here:
H D Hunter website: https://hughhdhunter.com/
Patreon/IG: @hdhunterbooks
Zakiya N Jamal website: https://zakiyanjamal.com/
IG/TikTok/Twitter: ZakiyaNJamal
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
15 ratings
Spotify
4.1 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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