SHE WELL READ

Aug 10 · 1h 4m

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with our last bonus episode before the new season! Today we’re joined by narrator Ashley J. Hobbs! We talk about her journey of becoming a narrator, being a podcast producer, and some behind the scenes of audio narrating. Ashley's narrated some of our favorite audiobooks including last seasons book pick Happy Land by Dolen Perkins Valdez! Tap in then leave us a voice note to let us know how you'll be getting your copy of season 7's book pick :) Learn more about Ashley and her work ⁠here⁠ and the next book on her tbr here and The Sedalia Code here Learn more about Behind the Ink here We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27 · 46m

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with another bonus episode! Today we’re joined by Abrea Armstrong to discuss her upcoming debut novel Ferry Tales. It follows Anana Freedman, a Black millennial woman living what looks like the dream: money, freedom, lovers, zero attachments. But when an unexpected wedding invitation pulls her to West Africa, everything she thought she knew about herself begins to unravel. We get in to what inspired her writing for the book including her travels and ancestry. Boy, does this book take you there!! Tune in to hear all of the mess and more about Abrea! Tap in then leave us a voice note with what you'd like to discuss during the Bookum Summer Meetup ;) Learn more about Abrea and here work ⁠here⁠ Be sure to register for our Bookum Summer Virtual Meet Up here! Get your copy of Open for Business by Britt W here We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13 · 55m

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with another bonus episode! Today we’re joined by author Natasha Diaz to discuss her upcoming release What Lies Beneath the Flowers! We talk about her writing journey so far, what led to the development to this novel and everything that lies in-between. Y'all we both were obsessed reading this book and need all of you to add it to your tbrs!! Tap in then leave us a voice note if you plan to read the book and your thoughts if you already have :) The Publishing Journeys Grant application deadline has been extended to 7/15!! So if you're listening to this episode on release day, you've still got time to submit! Learn more about Natasha and her work ⁠here⁠ and the next book on her tbr here We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29 · 39m

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with another bonus episode! Today we give all of our usual life updates including what we're reading of course. HOWEVER, we also announce The Publishing Journeys Grant giveaway partnership with Gatekeeper Press Publishing where we're helping an aspiring author get their book published!! Y'all this is a huge moment in our show's history and we are so honored to be able to give this away, be sure to send to someone you know this could help! Applications are open 6/24-7/8, good luck baddies! Mentions in the episode: Bham Times Article- https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2026/06/words-with-friends-how-birmingham-area-book-clubs-are-cultivating-community-boosting-black-authors/ Grant- https://www.shewellread.com/grant Substack article- https://open.substack.com/pub/carefree/p/dont-quit-your-day-job-signed-an?r=45mwjv&utm_medium=ios Samra's book rec- https://bookshop.org/a/1057/9780316365215 Vaginismus definition Be Well Sis final episode We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15 · 41m

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with another bonus episode! Today we talk all about our time at Black Romance Book Festival aka BRBF attending as one of the podcast partners and let's just say a time was had! We had a ball getting to connect with everyone and being able to interview the various authors and narrators you'll hear from in the episode. Special shoutout to the entire BRBF team, you all are our heros! And of course, shoutout to our fellow pod sistahs, we love y'all deep! We hope you enjoy and if you do we'd love it if you left us a voice note- info to do so is below :) All authors and narrators featured in today's episode- Frederick Smith, Sharina Harris, Aries Skye, Charlene Thomas, Tember Sapphire, Elle Wright, J.Y. Kora, Jade Olivia, Rae Shawn, Gigi Reeds, Tiye, Ja'Air Bush, Rona D, Tanvier Peart, Vanessa Miller, Jessica Cage, and L.B. Gaines- thank you for taking the time to come talk with us!! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25 · 37m

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with another solo bonus episode! Today we give you all of our updates including what we're consuming media wise, book updates, and prepping for Black Romance Book Festival! Tap in then leave us a voice note and let us know your updates :) Follow Lana on Tik Tok for her giveaway! Check your voter registration status and ballots! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11 · 44m

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with another bonus episode! Today we’re ridin solo with no guests this week! We update y'all on all the things going on in our lives right now, what we've been reading/ getting in to, and the latest in pop culture (WE LOVE YOU MEGAN!!) Tap in then leave us a voice note and let us know your updates :) Shoutout to our latest paid substack subscriber!! Thank you so much for supporting the show, it means so much! Follow Lana on her content journey :) Substack, Tik Tok, Threads We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27 · 1h 30m

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with another bonus episode! Today we’re joined by the ladies of the Refined and Ratchet podcast Charlee and Nisha! Let's just say, this was the kiki session of all kiki sessions, we had ourselves a timeee, be ready to literally LOL!! We talk about how they got their start, the book community and of course what we're all reading and getting into. This convo goes deep and is definitely one we're going to have run back again. And remember, don't be a send out! IYKYK Tap in then leave us a voice note with your favorite moment from the episode, trust there's plenty to choose from ;) It's Book Vote time!! Cast your vote on what you'd like for us to read on the next season of the show here Learn more about Refined and Ratchet and their work ⁠here⁠ Be sure to tune in and check out the But What Do I Know podcast hosted by one of our pod sisters Chid! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13 · 1h 7m

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with another bonus episode! Today we’re joined by author Danielle Allen discussing her upcoming release Big Girl Blitz, the final book of The Curve Series, available April 14th! We talk about her journey through the series, walking with faith and not fear, spoiler free thoughts on Big Girl Blitz, and what's next... ;) Tap in then leave us a voice note with your favorite moment from the episode. We want to hear what stood out to you! :) It's Book Vote time!! Cast your vote on what you'd like for us to read on the next season of the show here Learn more about Danielle and her work ⁠here⁠ and the last book she read here Be sure to tune in and check out the But What Do I Know podcast hosted by one of our pod sisters Chid! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices