Book reviews and publishing news with Dr. Michelle Petty. Genres: Fantasy, Romance, and Historical Fiction. Yes, also Romantasy. What flavor? My tastes range from cozy to epic to gothic, and I care about spotlighting diverse representation, from queernorm worlds to Black leads. If a book would work in one of my classes, I'll talk about that, too, but I promise I won't get too in the professor weeds. ;)
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I’m Dr. Michelle Petty, a Black professor who teaches writing classes and is trying to become a debut author. Welcome to Episode 1, the first episode of the second season! Welcome back, OG listeners, and a fond welcome to anyone new joining us.
Today’s book is from author E.S. McLeod (MacLoud): Andromeda! If you follow me on IG, you know I fell utterly in love with this book, but I can only say so much on that platform. So we’re about to get into it on the pod! But first I do address the bi-coastal attacks on Black creativity and intellect from the media.
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/470318/andromeda-by-mcleod-es/9780857507655 (https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/470318/andromeda-by-mcleod-es/9780857507655)
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42583/a-woman-speaks (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42583/a-woman-speaks)
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27 Jul 2026
Petty Reads and Writes Ep 10
Welcome to Episode 10, the last episode of my first season! Today’s book is from author Jaleigh Johnson: The Reimagining of Thornwood House. Thank you to everyone who listened, downloaded, and shared on socials. You’ve made this little attempt something meaningful. Stay tuned for news about season 2, which will start back up in August. And check my Instagram, @pettyreadsandwrites, for an invitation to authors interested in me highlighting their book for review or joining me for special interview episodes!
As always, happy reading!
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/the-booksellers-bullying-survey-staff-welfare-an-issue-for-sector-as-hachette-and-sweet-cherry-are-singled-out-for-criticism
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20 Jul 2026
Petty Reads & Writes Ep 9
Welcome to episode 9, the second-to-last episode for this season! I’ll be reviewing Katie Ortiz’s debut novel: The Southern Sorority of Superstitious Witches. Show notes:
https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/solaris-bags-sangoyomis-visceral-debut-in-two-book-deal
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13 Jul 2026
Petty Reads & Writes Ep 8
Episode 8! Only two more episodes left of the first season of the podcast. If you’d like me to continue, please do like or comment on whatever platform you’re listening to this on. This week’s episode features Erynne Rivers’ Wench, a spicy fae romantasy retelling of Robin Hood.
Show notes:
https://www.thebookseller.com/rising-stars
Wench Preorder link: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/wench-erynne-rivers?variant=44374372253730
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6 Jul 2026
Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 7
Episode 7! I cover some of the disappointing news from The Bookseller’s Black Publishing Focus issue, but also finally get to gush about Analeigh Sbrana’s Heir of Prophecy, out this August and available for preorder. (I promise, y’all; I am getting no kickbacks. I just enjoy geeking out about Black romantasy writers.) Show notes: Huge apologies for saying “Sbarna” instead of “Sbrana.” https://www.thebookseller.com/bestsellers/sales-by-black-writers-slip-backwards-in-first-half-of-the-year (https://www.thebookseller.com/bestsellers/sales-by-black-writers-slip-backwards-in-first-half-of-the-year)
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/heir-of-prophecy-analeigh-sbrana?variant=44479991578658
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29 Jun 2026
Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 6
Episode 6! We've made it over the halfway point of season one of the podcast! Here's the link to the article about the Airbnb and Hay Festival prize.
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/airbnb-and-hay-festival-reveal-inaugural-room-to-write-winners (https://www.thebookseller.com/news/airbnb-and-hay-festival-reveal-inaugural-room-to-write-winners)
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22 Jun 2026
Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 5
Ep 5: Bromantasy by Maire RoachAvon news:
https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/avon-signs-seven-debut-authors-for-16-books (https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/avon-signs-seven-debut-authors-for-16-books)
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15 Jun 2026
Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 4
Welcome to Episode 4 - Sea of Charms This is a special episode with my son Finnegan.
If you'd like to preorder Sea of Charms (https://torpublishinggroup.com/sea-of-charms/), you can through Bramble's website.
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8 Jun 2026
Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 3
To Preorder (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Farewitch-of-Foxe-Holler/Ellen-Pauley-Goff/9781668099179) The Farewitch of Foxe Holler
To Preorder (https://deadinkbooks.com/products/a-healthy-appetite-katie-huttlestone)A Healthy Appetite
Info about the English folk horror collection (https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/dead-ink-books-snares-folk-horror-anthology-beasts-of-england)
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8 Jun 2026
Petty Reads & Writes Ep. 2
Kellyn Archambeau's debut romantasy (https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/angry-robot-books-signs-kellyn-archambeaus-debut-romantasy)
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8 Jun 2026
Petty Reads and Writes Ep. 1
The Bookseller article (https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/graphic-novel-inspired-by-anne-listers-first-wife-signed-by-virago)about Eliza
bks (https://www.thebksagency.com/caroladlam) Eliza page
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