Crime Fiction, Publishing, and the Black Love Series: An Interview with Antwan Floyd Sr.

In this episode of the Written In Melanin Podcast, host C. M. Lockhart interviews Antwan Floyd Sr., an author and publisher of Crime Fiction Media. Lockhart discusses Floyd’s journey from writing urban fiction to crime fiction, as well as the decision to establish his publishing company. Asking Floyd about his sources of inspiration, both touch on the importance of creativity and originality in a field where storylines can often be recycled. The pair also addresses the disparity in the publishing industry for black authors. Floyd speaks on his series, 'Black Love' and gives advice to aspiring writers, emphasizing the importance of finishing a book before focusing on improving its different aspects.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Kickoff
00:22 Meet the Guest: Antwan Floyd Sr.
01:38 Urban Fiction vs Crime Fiction: A Discussion
05:32 The Journey of an Indie Author
07:30 The Challenges and Triumphs of Self-Publishing
14:57 Inspiration and the Writing Process
17:48 Indie vs Traditional Publishing
26:14 The Art of Storytelling: Making Your Book Unique
28:27 The Business Side of Writing
41:23 The Black Love Series: An Overview
43:39 Advice for New Authors

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