Welcome to Great Books + Great Voices

About Welcome to Great Books + Great Voices

Step into the literary universe of "Great Books, Great Voices," where the written word transcends the page into a symphony of insight and imagination. Hosted by the esteemed Global Book Ambassador, Diamond-Michael Scott, this exclusive audio series is a beacon for bibliophiles and culture seekers alike. Great Books, Great Minds isn't just a platform; it's a burgeoning digital community uniting authors and readers from every corner of the globe. Our mission is bold yet simple: to weave a tapestry of community, connection, and conversation, one groundbreaking book at a time. Through the magic of storytelling and the power of dialogue, we are crafting a space where ideas flourish and horizons are broadened. Join us in our ambitious odyssey to reach 1-million global subscribers by the dawn of 2030. Be part of a movement that celebrates the transformative power of books. Subscribe today, and let's turn the pages of the future together, with "Great Books, Great Voices" as your guide through the ever-expanding universe of literature. greatbooksgreatminds.substack.com (https://greatbooksgreatminds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

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Welcome to Great Books + Great Voices

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Dec 2020

Latest episode

3 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 53 episodes have a transcript.

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   3 Sept 2026

   The Daily Chocolate Taoist’s take on Integration. Convo #10

   Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatbooksgreatminds.substack.com/subscribe (https://greatbooksgreatminds.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

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   27 Aug 2026

   Diamond-Michael Scott in Conversation With Author and Filmmaker Dr. Sheena Howard.

   Some people you encounter online are interesting. Others quietly become part of the constellation of people who inspire you to think bigger, push harder, and refuse to surrender. Dr. Sheena Howard has been one of those people for me. I’ve followed Sheena’s journey for a number of years, and what has always struck me is her world-class ambition, spirited independence, and absolutely no-holds-barred refusal to give up. She doesn’t merely talk about breaking barriers. She breaks them. In this episode of “Great Books, Great Voices,” I talk with Sheena who is an award-winning scholar, author, filmmaker, and professor of communication at Rider University. In 2014, she made history as the first Black woman to win an Eisner Award, for Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation. Her body of work spans comics, race, culture, identity, filmmaking, academia, and cultural criticism, with appearances on NPR, PBS, and ABC. In our chat, you’ll discover why I’m especially interested in the human being behind those accomplishments. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatbooksgreatminds.substack.com/subscribe (https://greatbooksgreatminds.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

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   3 Aug 2026

   Diamond-Michael Scott With PR/Media Expert and Bestselling Author Liz Kelly

   If you’ve ever stared at a stack of books you’ve published and quietly wondered, “Now what?” then this conversation is for you. Writing a great book is only half the journey. Getting that book into the hands of readers, opening doors to podcast interviews, media appearances, speaking engagements, consulting opportunities, and building a lasting platform often feels like an entirely different profession. Most authors never receive a roadmap for that part. That’s why I’m inviting you to listen in on this engaging conversation with arguably the top book author media expert in the U.S. My guest is Liz H. Kelly, award-winning founder and CEO of Goody PR and the Goody Business Book Awards, bestselling author of three books, and author of her outstanding new book, Award-Winning Publicity: 8 Media Boosters to Magnify Your Story (https://bookshop.org/a/20960/9798234025197). (https://bookshop.org/a/20960/9798234025197) Together, we’ll dive into Chapter 7, “Book Marketing Booster: Attract Media Before, During, and After Publishing,” exploring practical strategies that can help authors think differently about visibility, credibility, and long-term influence. I’ve personally watched Liz help scores of authors elevate their books and their careers. She is the only PR and media strategist I confidently recommend because I’ve seen her results firsthand. With more than two decades of experience, she has secured national media coverage for clients through the TODAY Show, CNN, BBC World News, NPR, TIME, People, and Forbes. She is also a graduate of the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business and a member of the National Press Club. Whether you’re preparing to publish your first book or searching for fresh ways to expand the reach of your latest one, this conversation will be filled with practical ideas, generous wisdom, and actionable insights you can begin applying immediately. Here at Great Books, Great Minds, I work to create intimate circles, high-energy literary salons, and author conversations that spark connection and ignite transformative dialogue. Our movement now includes 10,367 followers and 4,447 subscribers across all 50 states and 94 countries who remain thirsty for the power of a great book. There are no Substack paywalls here. Everything remains open because the heart of this work is community, conversation, and shared discovery. If these gatherings, essays, and exchanges enrich your life, I invite you to join us as a free subscriber or as a paid supporter. Paid support helps me offer small writer fees to contributing voices like Marc Friedman (https://open.substack.com/users/49932920-marc-friedman?utm_source=mentions) whose work deepens the conversations we hold. Your presence matters. Your support keeps this space alive. And your generosity, even a bit of coffeehouse love for a dirty chai, (https://buymeacoffee.com/chocolatetaoist) helps us continue exploring together, page by page. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatbooksgreatminds.substack.com/subscribe (https://greatbooksgreatminds.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

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