Author Traci Saulsberry on Finding Meaning in ‘This is How You Love Her’

Traci Saulsberry sits with The Nerds of Color to discuss overcoming hardship and finding meaning throughout her life’s experiences in This is How You Love Her: A Journey to Radical Self Love.

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Rick Riordan and the Stars of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Discuss Season 2

To get ready for our adventure into the Sea of Monsters, I spoke with Percy Jackson and the Olympians author/co-creator/executive producer Rick Riordan, along with cast members Walker Scobell, Leah Sava’ Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, and Daniel Diemer. We talked all about the second season, which premieres December 10 with the first two episodes on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Author Arezou Amin on Writing Iranian Canadian Love in ‘The Aroosi Arrangement’

I personally was never quite into the romance genre. But having read Iranian Canadian author Arezou Amin’s magnificent debut novel, The Aroosi Arrangment, coming out October 14, I realized just how badly I, and many other SWANA people, need to have this sort of representation.

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Vicky Nguyen on Telling Her Family’s Story with ‘Boat Baby’

NBC News anchor and correspondent Vicky Nguyen is sharing the story of her family’s escape from communist Vietnam and her journey from refugee to reporter in her new memoir, Boat Baby. I had the opportunity to ask the author about her childhood, advice for fellow journalists, the conversations she wants to inspire, what she admires most about her parents, and much more.

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Chatting with the Cast and Creatives of ‘Outlander’ at NYCC

While at NYCC 2024, I had the chance to speak with Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, executive producer Maril Davis, and author Diana Gabaldon about Outlander. The finale of Season 7, Part 2 will be available January 17 at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms, and air at 8 PM ET/PT.

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Scott Westerfeld and the Cast of ‘Uglies’ Discuss Bringing the Story to Life On-Screen

Uglies, which is based on the novel by Scott Westerfeld, is finally streaming on Netflix! I had the opportunity to speak with the author, who serves as an executive producer on the movie, along with cast members Joey King, Brianne Tju, Keith Powers, Chase Stokes, and Laverne Cox all about the adaptation. Please note: these interviews will contain spoilers.

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The Middle Geeks Episode 65: Author Rania Hanna on ‘The Jinn Daughter’

We welcome on debut author Rania Hanna to discuss her new book, The Jinn Daughter!

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LaDarrion Williams on the Themes of ‘Blood at the Root’ and Making a Difference in Fantasy

Screenwriter, director, and playwright LaDarrion Williams is making his novel debut with Blood at the Root, which releases on May 7. You can hear the author speak all about his new fantasy story at his upcoming 92NY event.

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The Middle Geeks Episode 44: ‘Strong Female Character’ with Author Hanna Flint

We welcome Hanna back on the podcast to discuss her new debut book Strong Female Character!

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Author Ayana Gray Discusses Her New Novel, ‘Beasts of Ruin’ and More

Ayana Gray is a New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy author. Her debut novel, Beasts of Prey is being adapted for film by Netflix. The follow-up, Beasts of Ruin, was just released on July 26!

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The Middle Geeks Interview: Chelsea Abdullah, Author of ‘The Stardust Thief’

We are delighted to welcome on Kuwaiti American author Chelsea Abdullah who has just made her debut with the mesmerizing Arab fantasy novel The Stardust Thief!

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Leighton Meester and Writer Sarah Alderson Talk ‘The Weekend Away’

Leighton Meester stars as Beth in The Weekend Away, which is written and based on the novel by Sarah Alderson. The author also serves as an executive producer. The new film is now streaming on Netflix!

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ShoPowSho Episode 036: Author/Writer, Lauren Lola

Psst. Psst. Hoy! New episode of the ShoPowSho!

Episode 036: We welcome Author/Writer and fellow member of The Nerds of Color, Lauren Lola! The Author of “A Moment’s Worth” and “An Absolute Mind” shares her unique journey of exploring her mixed FilipinX ancestry.

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