OUR OWN THANG PODCAST IS THE PLATFORM URBAN FICTION AUTHORS & READERS CALL HOME. In-depth conversations with AUTHORS about the art form, future endeavors, experiences as an author, and their latest novel. Also, we touch on sports, music, and current events.
Why Did Katrina Y. Williams Write The Author Games | OUR OWN THANG EP. 100 w/ KATRINA Y. WILLIAMS
In this episode of OUR OWN THANG PODCAST, we're joined by URBAN FICTION AUTHOR KATRINA Y. WILLIAMS as she breaks down her latest novel, "THE AUTHOR GAMES". She also talks about how she comes up with her material, along with her favorite part of writing this book.We briefly cover real experiences, such as the best money she's spent as an author, why she chose the indie publishing route, do she have a personal connection to the story.📚 In this episode, we discuss:— What was the inspiration for this book— When did she first call herself a writer— What made her want to tell this particular story— What do she hope readers take away from the book— What do the words LITERARY SUCCESS look like to herThis episode is a must-watch for:✔ Urban fiction readers✔ Aspiring and indie authors✔ Writers interested in film adaptations✔ Fans are a part of the culture🎧 Subscribe to OUR OWN THANG PODCAST for weekly conversations with urban fiction authors👍🏾 Like the episode if you support the culture💬 Comment: What's one urban fiction book you'll recommend every single time?CONTACT: ourownthang1@gmail.comSOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook/facebook.com/@ourownthangpodcast Instagram/instagram.com/@ourownthangpodcast X/x.com/@ourownthangpodcast TikTok/@ourownthangpodcast#OurOwnThangPodcast #TheAuthorGames #KatrinaY.Williams #CoachK.Will #TheBlkBookshelf #UrbanLit #BookTube #PodcastCommunity #UrbanFictionPodcast #UrbanFiction #StreetLit #UrbanFictionAuthor #BlackAuthors #BlackWriters #SelfPublish #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #LetsBuild
19 Jul 2026
The secrets behind POWER PLAY are finally revealed | OUR OWN THANG EP. 99 w/ MIKO JANEL
In this episode of OUR OWN THANG PODCAST, we're joined by URBAN FICTION AUTHOR MIKO JANEL as she breaks down his latest novel, "POWER PLAY". Also, she speaks about how she comes up with the material she writes about, along with her favorite part of writing this book.We briefly cover real experiences, such as hobbies outside of writing, how writing her first book changed her writing process, does she has a personal connection to the story.📚 In this episode, we discuss:— How long did it take her to write this book— Her favorite part about being an author— What made her want to tell this particular story— Most difficult thing about writing characters of the opposite sex— What do the word LITERARY SUCCESS mean to herThis episode is a must-watch for:✔ Urban fiction readers✔ Aspiring and indie authors✔ Writers interested in film adaptations✔ Fans are a part of the culture🎧 Subscribe to OUR OWN THANG PODCAST for weekly conversations with urban fiction authors👍🏾 Like the episode if you support the culture💬 Comment: What's the most unforgettable urban fiction plot twist you've ever read?CONTACT: ourownthang1@gmail.comSOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook/facebook.com/@ourownthangpodcast Instagram/instagram.com/@ourownthangpodcast X/x.com/@ourownthangpodcast TikTok/@ourownthangpodcast#OurOwnThangPodcast #PowerPlay #MikoJanel #UrbanLit #BookTube #PodcastCommunity #UrbanFictionPodcast #UrbanFiction #StreetLit #UrbanFictionAuthor #BlackAuthors #BlackWriters #SelfPublish #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #LetsBuild
5 Jul 2026
The Dark Side of Friendship | OUR OWN THANG EP. 98 w/ C. WYNTER
In this episode of OUR OWN THANG PODCAST, we're joined by URBAN FICTION AUTHOR C. WYNTER as she breaks down his latest novel, "PROTECT ME FROM MY FRIENDS". Also, she speaks about the source of her passion for writing, including her use of multiple pen names and her role as CO-FOUNDER of THE BLK SHELF.We briefly cover real experiences, such as her discovery of urban fiction, the realization that we do have a story to tell, and being discouraged early in life from pursuing her dream.📚 In this episode, we discuss:— How she decided to become an author— Her favorite part about being an author— How did she come up with the book title— Were there any personal connections to this story— What do the word LITERARY SUCCESS mean to herThis episode is a must-watch for:✔ Urban fiction readers✔ Aspiring and indie authors✔ Writers interested in film adaptations✔ Fans are a part of the culture🎧 Subscribe to OUR OWN THANG PODCAST for weekly conversations with urban fiction authors👍🏾 Like the episode if you support the culture💬 Comment: ?CONTACT: ourownthang1@gmail.comSOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook/facebook.com/@ourownthangpodcast Instagram/instagram.com/@ourownthangpodcast X/x.com/@ourownthangpodcast TikTok/@ourownthangpodcast#OurOwnThangPodcast #ProtectMeFromMyFriends #C.Wynter #UrbanLit #BookTube #PodcastCommunity #UrbanFictionPodcast #UrbanFiction #StreetLit #UrbanFictionAuthor #BlackAuthors #BlackWriters #SelfPublish #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #LetsBuild
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