Mocha's JAMZ: Recent Episodes
Mocha Sistah
An insight on creativity and poetry from artist and poets. Come join us as we explore the creative process and share original works.
This episode discusses the importance of writing and doing writing sprints. In october dabble will be having online virtual writing sprints on their youtube account. I also offer some other alternatives for writers who don't like the virtual option.
Author Kirahvi Bello introduces the reader to two realistic and open characters who fall in love.
This episode discusses book reviews and how a book review site allowed negative book reviews to be posted before a books release.
This episode discusses how race baiting posts can be negative and divides the writing community.
Let's talk about book events, how to choose them and figure out what you want to invest in as an author.
Trigger warning ⚠️ this is a sensitive literary book from an Australian writer who wrote a book that public declared as too sensitive. The book Debacle includes legal matters, apologies and shut down social media accounts.
This episode discusses LibGen, stolen copyrighted books, and AI that can steal an authors work.
This episode discusses the difference between open and closed romances. In addition to a brewing battle in one state.
This is part two of discussing pirated websites and how to address or file a DMCA takedown.
This week found out that some authors that I know that their works stolen online by scamming individuals. Let's talk about piracy of intellectual property.
This episode covers why it is important to have beta readers for your early draft of your books.
This episode contains my personal thoughts on the tiktok ban and the impact of that on authors and book publishing.
This episode discusses what an advanced reader is for a book and also how to provide a book to a potential reader for your own book for feedback.
This episode contains my reflections on a recent breach.Or technical issue within amazon with the kindle products.
In this episode I discuss the audio books and e books that I have been reading the last month of 2024.
This episode introduces the audience or re.Introduces this audience to beloved Poet nikki giovanni who passed away on 12-9-24.
- This episode covers me introducing the editing software Vellum which is only available for Mac users and Reedsy.com's website which I have used to lay out my books, it is free.
- I also include my commentary on Dabble Writer Website which costs $10 but allows you to lay out your novel, include plots, arcs, and so much more. If you participate in NaNoWriMo you can get a discount.
- National Novel Writing Month
- Update on Christmas Love in the City Romance Book I wrote
- Inclusion in BRAE 2024
- Love in The Commons (being released in 2025).
- My holiday shorts - A Holiday Spark and the Playlist Date were included in BRAE with downloads 900 + for new readers.
This episode discusses the ending of kindle vella.. Amazon KDP has announced that they are ending Kendall Vella as of February of 2025.Let's get into it.
This episode features my works in progress for the month of october. I worked on 3 short stories.One horror and two holiday romances.
This episode features my thoughts on two books I read recently, Vicious by L.J. Shen and A Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier.
In this episide we are discussing the difference or preference of reading physical books and or e-books on (e-tablets such as Kobo, Kindle, and or other devices like your phone, or other e-readers).
Follow up to my initial thoughts of the number #1 book trending on Amazon about Sean Combs ex partner Kim Porter. The author of this book speaks...let's talk about it.
This episode features my introduction to you for my literary baby - Not Between These Thighs now available on Wattpad app.
Genre - chicklit
Themes: sisterhood, self-love, self-worth, discovery, sexuality
Age - Over 18+
This episode will give you some insight on this ongoing series AND my upcoming projects.
A series of publications by authors talking about Sean Combs ex partner Kim Porter's story have hit digital book shelves online. There are multiple authors publishing books about her "lost words" . Let's talk about how careful an author might want to be when releasing this type of content or is this considered Fan Fiction?
Reedsy and Dabble Writer are two digital technology apps that I have used for writing a book, crafting a story, laying out the book format and much more. This episode lays out how emerging writers can use this to publish a book.
In this episode we will cover two reading apps that I found that offer free books for readers and also a link for authors to publish their books, connect and build an audience, and use digital technology.
AS AI Generated Books and Tools are available for authors, is it worth it to use. How can you use or what are the ethical ways you can use it? This episode features some talking points and areas of consideration as we navigate this new space in publishing.
Well the fall is here and it's Indian summer! Welcome back to a few non traditional and traditional poems.
Today we celebrate work, economics and impact of labor on our society. These poems also reflect that.
This episode features traditional and non-traditional poems using flowers as inspiration.
This episode features discussion around cozy mysteries, why people read them and where to grab some great free reads.
Clean romance genre includes wholesome story lines that do not include any physical intimacy but focuses on emotional connections. Let's talk about it.
This episode features musical suggestions of Destin Conrad, a sultry and soulful singer from Florida.
This episode features poetry by Emma Lazarus well known for her poem that celebrated The Statute of Liberty. This lesser known poem celebrates June.
This episode features poems about the month of May. Featuring the Poetry of John Clare, Christina Rosetti and Sara Teasdale.
This episode features poems about fruits traditional and non traditional from the public domain.
Author, writer and TV producer Shonda Rhimes hails from Chicago, Illinois. Let's delve into her written contributions.
This episode features social commentary regarding a parental law in Florida that impacts read aloud, and choosingif a child can experiencea black authors reads at a school.
This episode features a synopsis of a novel written by Danielle Marcus and the authors book now adapted to a movie called Love All Over Me
This episode explores the benefits of digital library cards and streaming or book apps.
AN AUTHOR HIDING under fake accounts was revealed to have targeted several authors of color. Let's talk about it.
This episode features poem by E. E. CUMMINGS. THIS POEM WAS PUBLISHED IN 1920 AND IN THE PUBLI. DOMAIN.
This episode features poems from Smoke Signals, a collection of poems I published in 2006.
This episode features the highlighted work of author Stephen King whose work has been adapted to short forms and television shows.
The series of mysterious stores that features tweens in supernatural stories started off by books written by author R.L.Stine.
School librarians and media specialists are so important. This episode discusses city of Houston reducing these special positions...
Many writers fail at book promotion and are doomed to fail if they don't consider how to engage their audience and use digital technology in the right way.
What is the fine line between using AI tools, generating your literature and who owns the copyright?
The Writers Guild of America has been striking to address pay of screen writers. Many streaming platforms do not offer a good pay structure and now actors are authorizing their own strike. Let's talk about it.
Many writers hold on to book ideas but only 6% publish their literary novels, poetry books or stories. Let's talk about it.
As writers we love ❤️ participating in book fairs. This episode covers an interesting incident that led one of the largest cultural events in the South and a bookstore. Let's talk about it
American poet Amanda Gorman 's poetry has been ban from the curriculum and library access to middle school students in Florida. Let's talk about it.
This episode features poems about two cities that I love.Thanks for listening Mocha Sistah
This episode features poems from traditional Poets discussing missing something or someone.
This episode is dedicated to a young soul gone too soon. Poetry and Reflections on Shanquella Robinson.
In this episode we cover five amazing traditional Poets who discuss moon in their poetry.
What does October mean to poets..for some it is the beauty and harvest of the 10th month of the year. I present to you two Poets with different types of poems representing this month.
This episode contains poetry from 2005-2008. Copyright ©️ Mocha Sistah All Rights Reserved
This will feature traditional and non traditional poems about heartbreak. We will also discuss how to approach writing these type of poems
We are discussing the impact of writing angry or emotive poems using John Keats poetry as an example.
This episode features copywritten work from my upcoming book of poetry set to drop in August 2022.
Well summer is here. What is your new normal during these times? Cruising? Road trips or family time? Let's muse on it and listen to some summer poems
This episode features grief and loss poems. Our hearts goes put to all victims of mass shootings. 💔
These are my thoughts on poetic Freedom, responsibility and consequences of using your poetry in social media and the general public.
This episode features a poem that discusses a complex love relationship from the perspective of a wronged woman.
This episode features a poem about feminity, independence and the idea of being a superwoman.
In this episode I discuss the poem Privacy. How I wrote it and what inspired this poem.
In celebration of black history month we are going to delve into amazing voices of the black experience.
It was a busy year. I created a line of journals and non fiction titles this year. I also finished a holiday romance! Happy New Year 2022.
Let's write a poem! FOCUS is on your world, yourself using figurative language, text, clarity and some repeating phrases. Let's go!
This episode features throwback youth poetry written in my poetry classes from. This poetry is shared for educational purposes only. Enjoy!
We dive into the work of Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and Claude McKay.
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I am reading poems! It's my birthday today. Thanks for listening to Mocha's Jamz.
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I am reading a few paragraphs of episode 3. Enjoy!
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This episode discusses 3 free ebook website that connect you to tons of free or discounted content.
Have you ever thought about creating your own no content book or low content book? In this episode we are going to discuss the success people are having utilizing software Book Bolt to create interior an exterior files to attach to KDP.
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Hello my dear poet how are you doing today? Have you had stagnant writing or you're just not as creative as you want to be. Never fear! You are not alone. Well as writers we have to continue to create new content and to create our authentic voices in different ways. This segment looks at using text manipulation and different generators to create and poetry
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In this episode I cover the skinny on digital publishing for a software called. Designrr is a software that cost $27 with a special fee it does come with some good things to use if that's what you need but let's talk about it shall we?
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In this episode, I discuss my July ebook Kindle Vella release. Walk in my shoes is now available on Kindle. Download today. The first 3 episodes are completely free.
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Have you been interested in trying to publish your first book on Kindle Direct publishing? KDP is a easy way to publish and print your books or format in ebook. Here we get into the details on how to use KDP and use it for your.
In this segment we are discussing the use of digital publishing software to create your book. I take a look at utilizing Lulu digital software and I take a look at the ease of using Reedsy book editor. Both of these digital sites can lead you to publishing your book with ease.
Let's think outside the box in terms of being a teaching artist for generating an income during summer months as creative. I take a look at the opportunities out there for teaching artists or creatives during the summer especially for freelance artist.
This episode reveals poetry from my old collections. Come on in and sit a while. Thanks for listening.
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This segment highlights poets who have passed on that contributed to the literary community.
Much love and respect to our written wordsmith DMX. Here we reflect on his life and contributions to poetry and hip hop.
Celebrate poetry month with me as I dig in my poetry collection! Happy Poetry Month to all.
Are you interested in becoming a teaching artist who teaches poetry? Then look no further. I cover basics on how to get started.
Come on the virtual poetry stage with me and listen to my favorite poets who inspired me to remember the beautiful things that we black folks have contributed to this society. Black culture and feelings are explored in this segment.
A deep dive into my first published effort which I Self published in June 2001. Come take a new journey of poetry with me.
We are celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Come and listen to deep reflections!
This episode takes a look at a vintage collection of poetry I wrote in 2004. Womanhood, Life and Self Reflections are here to enjoy. #womanhood #poetry
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Today you are taking a poetry journey with me back to the year 2010. My self published poetry collection was created over 11 years ago. Sit back and enjoy poetic vibes here on Mocha's Jamz.
Former teaching artist and author Mocha Sistah will share insights on her poetic journey and offer interesting interviews with creative artists and poets. She will also have special segments with entrepreneurs. Today's show offers an insight on her creative background.