Football, Books & More
It's Lions Football Sunday. Syd gives live game updates along with chatting with authors, and fellow book lovers.
It's Lions Football Sunday. Syd gives live game updates along with chatting with authors, and fellow book lovers.
'Famous Men' with Julie Buntin
Julie Buntin is an author and teacher at the University of Michigan. Her bestselling novel, Famous Men, is a gripping story about ambition, parents and children, and all the ways women still pay for men's mistakes. She also has a new book, Notes to New Mothers, where 65 writers and artists capture early motherhood in scenes and revelations: a vulnerable, kaleidoscopic record of postpartum life.
Julie Buntin is an author and teacher at the University of Michigan. Her bestselling novel, Famous Men, is a gripping story about ambition, parents and children, and all the ways women still pay for men's mistakes. She also has a new book, Notes to New Mothers, where 65 writers and artists capture early motherhood in scenes and revelations: a vulnerable, kaleidoscopic record of postpartum life.
Romance Book Chat with Sallie
Sallie is a book enthusiasts that loves romance novels. She uses her spare time to create content, based on books, that include reviews and so much more. A few of her recent go-to authors are Mia McKenzie, Bell Hooks, and Tracy Brown.
Sallie is a book enthusiasts that loves romance novels. She uses her spare time to create content, based on books, that include reviews and so much more. A few of her recent go-to authors are Mia McKenzie, Bell Hooks, and Tracy Brown.
Book Chat with Danielle Pilgrim
Danielle Pilgrim uses her social media platform to share books, human stories, and ideas exploring topics on humanity, history, social issues, justice, and human flourishing. A few of her favorite authors include Eckhart Tolle, Paulo Freire, and Viola Davis.
Danielle Pilgrim uses her social media platform to share books, human stories, and ideas exploring topics on humanity, history, social issues, justice, and human flourishing. A few of her favorite authors include Eckhart Tolle, Paulo Freire, and Viola Davis.
Book Chat with Kris
Kris is a fellow book lover who uses her social media platform to promote reading. She offers great recommendations and reviews. A few of her favorite authors include Tayari Jones, Bolu Babalola, and Toni Morrison.
Kris is a fellow book lover who uses her social media platform to promote reading. She offers great recommendations and reviews. A few of her favorite authors include Tayari Jones, Bolu Babalola, and Toni Morrison.
Thriller Chat with Samyra Alexander
Samyra Alexander, author of the mind-twisting novella The Hostage, has always flourished as a storyteller. Her love of reading sparked her imagination and led her to write psychological fiction. With a doctorate in clinical psychology, she explores mental health issues and their taboos through creative fiction. When she’s not working as a psychotherapist, she’s creating memorable characters readers want to strangle.
Samyra Alexander, author of the mind-twisting novella The Hostage, has always flourished as a storyteller. Her love of reading sparked her imagination and led her to write psychological fiction. With a doctorate in clinical psychology, she explores mental health issues and their taboos through creative fiction. When she’s not working as a psychotherapist, she’s creating memorable characters readers want to strangle.
Author Chat with Kold
Author, KOLD, built his empire one word at a time, crafting urban sagas that hit with the raw force of a cinematic blockbuster. He blends authentic street grit with explosive storytelling that throws you headfirst into a world defined by loyalty, betrayal, and the brutal fight for survival.
Author, KOLD, built his empire one word at a time, crafting urban sagas that hit with the raw force of a cinematic blockbuster. He blends authentic street grit with explosive storytelling that throws you headfirst into a world defined by loyalty, betrayal, and the brutal fight for survival.
Paperback Chats With Authors & More
Sydnee chats with Detroit Lions Receiver, Amon-Ra St. Brown about his foundations mission of promoting literacy. Syd also spoke with authors Candice Carty-Williams, Nikki Payne, and book lovers Nakita and Mell.
Sydnee chats with Detroit Lions Receiver, Amon-Ra St. Brown about his foundations mission of promoting literacy. Syd also spoke with authors Candice Carty-Williams, Nikki Payne, and book lovers Nakita and Mell.
STRIKE FOR LITERACY WITH AMON-RA ST. BROWN
Sydnee sat down with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to discuss how his organization, The St. Brown Foundation, is strengthening local youth literacy and giving back to the community. As part of these efforts, the foundation partnered with Rhymes with Reason at Durfee Elementary-Middle School in Detroit. The program uses music-based courses to boost student engagement and track measurable improvements in reading skills.
Sydnee sat down with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to discuss how his organization, The St. Brown Foundation, is strengthening local youth literacy and giving back to the community. As part of these efforts, the foundation partnered with Rhymes with Reason at Durfee Elementary-Middle School in Detroit. The program uses music-based courses to boost student engagement and track measurable improvements in reading skills.
Thriller Book Chat with Mell
Mell is a fellow book lover who uses her social media platforms to promote reading, recommendations, and reviews. Her favorite genre is Thriller. A few of her top authors include Nadine Matheson, Viola Davis, and Charly Cox.
Mell is a fellow book lover who uses her social media platforms to promote reading, recommendations, and reviews. Her favorite genre is Thriller. A few of her top authors include Nadine Matheson, Viola Davis, and Charly Cox.
Romance Book Chat with Nakita
Nakita is a fellow book lover who loves all things Urban Romance. She uses her social media platforms to share honest reviews, and great recommendations. A few of her favorite authors include Kennedy Ryan, A.E. Valdez, and Jahquel J.
Nakita is a fellow book lover who loves all things Urban Romance. She uses her social media platforms to share honest reviews, and great recommendations. A few of her favorite authors include Kennedy Ryan, A.E. Valdez, and Jahquel J.
Black Romance Author Chat with Nikki Payne
Nikki Payne is a romance author and cultural anthropologist who writes sharp, sexy, and subversive stories. She’s known for remixing classic literature—like Pride and Prejudice—with Black girl joy, bold heroines, and a splash of spice. Her stories often explore love across cultural lines, with themes of power, desirability, and pleasure.
Nikki Payne is a romance author and cultural anthropologist who writes sharp, sexy, and subversive stories. She’s known for remixing classic literature—like Pride and Prejudice—with Black girl joy, bold heroines, and a splash of spice. Her stories often explore love across cultural lines, with themes of power, desirability, and pleasure.
Author Chat with Candice Carty-Williams
Candice Carty-Williams was born and raised in south London via Jamaica. She is a showrunner, culture writer, and author of Book of the Year Award winning and Sunday Times bestselling Queenie. In her new book "Queenie Is Working on It," the main character faces a racing biological clock, confusing relationships, and family pressure to settle down.
Candice Carty-Williams was born and raised in south London via Jamaica. She is a showrunner, culture writer, and author of Book of the Year Award winning and Sunday Times bestselling Queenie. In her new book "Queenie Is Working on It," the main character faces a racing biological clock, confusing relationships, and family pressure to settle down.
'Laws of Solomon' with Eriq La Salle
Eriq La Salle is an actor, director, writer and producer. Many know him from ER, and Coming To America. Lately, he's been working on the latest installation in his 'Martyr Maker' series. His new book 'Laws of Solomon' comes out Tuesday, September 8.
Eriq La Salle is an actor, director, writer and producer. Many know him from ER, and Coming To America. Lately, he's been working on the latest installation in his 'Martyr Maker' series. His new book 'Laws of Solomon' comes out Tuesday, September 8.
All Things Books & More
Sydnee chats with authors, Michelle Bailey, Eriq La Salle, Britt W, Teresa Wasson, Kenny Gould, and Rebecca Roanhorse. She also spoke with a fellow book lover, Shauntelle.
Sydnee chats with authors, Michelle Bailey, Eriq La Salle, Britt W, Teresa Wasson, Kenny Gould, and Rebecca Roanhorse. She also spoke with a fellow book lover, Shauntelle.
Book Chat with Shauntelle
Shauntelle is a book enthusiasts who uses her social media platforms to promote reading. She offers great reviews and recommendations. The best part, she reads over 300 books a year!
Shauntelle is a book enthusiasts who uses her social media platforms to promote reading. She offers great reviews and recommendations. The best part, she reads over 300 books a year!
Author Chat with Teresa Wasson
Teresa Wasson is a Legal Secretary and avid reader of all genres. She's also a Metro Detroit author with her debut novel 'Blame it on Nikki.' Teresa studied literature at Eastern Michigan University in 1994 and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management. It was during this time she uncovered her ability to take current events and use satirical comedy to change the ending of the story.
Teresa Wasson is a Legal Secretary and avid reader of all genres. She's also a Metro Detroit author with her debut novel 'Blame it on Nikki.' Teresa studied literature at Eastern Michigan University in 1994 and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management. It was during this time she uncovered her ability to take current events and use satirical comedy to change the ending of the story.
Author Chat with Michelle Bailey
Michelle Bailey is a Metro Detroit author and a middle school teacher. She's been writing and reading all sorts of genres since she was a kid. Now, she's the author of two books, 'Same Time Tomorrow,' and 'Meet Me in the Middle.'
Michelle Bailey is a Metro Detroit author and a middle school teacher. She's been writing and reading all sorts of genres since she was a kid. Now, she's the author of two books, 'Same Time Tomorrow,' and 'Meet Me in the Middle.'
Author Chat with Kenny Gould
Kenny Gould writes science fiction and fantasy books for both kids and adults with high stakes, strange worlds, and at least one deeply questionable companion. His most popular book, The Castle of 1,000 Doors, features a fast-talking, electromagnetically charged potato named Spud—which should tell you everything you need to know.
Kenny Gould writes science fiction and fantasy books for both kids and adults with high stakes, strange worlds, and at least one deeply questionable companion. His most popular book, The Castle of 1,000 Doors, features a fast-talking, electromagnetically charged potato named Spud—which should tell you everything you need to know.
Romance Author Chat with Britt W.
Britt W. is a versatile author who writes stories that blend heart, heat, and healing. Her work explores love in all its forms—the kind that challenges, restores, and transforms. Known for her authentic voice and emotional depth, Britt creates characters that feel real, flawed, and unforgettable.
Britt W. is a versatile author who writes stories that blend heart, heat, and healing. Her work explores love in all its forms—the kind that challenges, restores, and transforms. Known for her authentic voice and emotional depth, Britt creates characters that feel real, flawed, and unforgettable.