Friday Book Insight Episodes

Friday Book Insight is always about my writing journey. It will be either a book I've written and the process that went into writing it or my book insight will be projects that I'm currently working on. I want to share my journey with everyone and give listeners an inside scoop on my writing process.
May 12, 2023

Podcast #249-Challenges I Face As An Author Part 1

Today is a 'Author's Insight' into the challenges I face as an author. I share three things and how they place a significant role in the books I write and publish. --- Send in a voice message:...

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May 5, 2023

Podcast #246-My Next Five Favorite Characters I've Written Part 2

I've recorded five favorite characters last year, it's Part 2 and I share a few woman characters I enjoyed writing... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamell-crouthers/message

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April 28, 2023

Podcast #243-Writing 'America, A Country Divided'

Today's podcast, I delve into a book I wrote a few years back and talk about where we were as a nation a few years back along with where we are currently. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j...

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April 21, 2023

Podcast #240-Writing 'Alphabet City 4'

Today's podcast, I discuss writing 'Alphabet City 4' and the main character Cheryl who is a single mother raising two teens. I share why I wrote a book focusing on single mothers in the inner cities of America and what they f...

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April 14, 2023

Podcast #237-Characters I've Written That Relate To Me

Today's 'Book Insight Friday' is a really good one! I share five characters I've written in my books that relate to me. I loved recording this podcast so click and listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...

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April 7, 2023

Podcast #234-Being A Controversial Writer and Author

Being an author that writes about controversial, uncomfortable topics on social issues has its share of eyebrow raises. But I wouldn't change it for anything... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

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March 31, 2023

Podcast #231-Changing the Landscape of Writing

I've never been one to follow the rules with things. Writing my books was surely one of them and I share how I started my writing journey and the intricacies of what I went through to get where I am now. --- Send in a voice m...

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March 24, 2023

Podcast #228-Writing 'Alphabet City 3'

Today's podcast, I discuss the process of writing, 'Alphabet City 3' and the main character Ronald. It's a good one today as I give a brief synopsis of the book. Gotta press play to find out what the book is about! eBook Pape...

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March 3, 2023

Podcast #225-One Thing I'm Proud Of As A Writer And Author

This is a podcast where I open up more about my journey as a writer and author and share one thing I'm proud of myself for these past few years.

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Feb. 24, 2023

Podcast #222-Writing ‘Alphabet City 2’

One of the more impactful books I’ve written in this series, ‘Alphabet City 2’ focuses on a funeral director and owner in Vicky. I delve into her story and what went into writing this book. eBook Paperback

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Feb. 18, 2023

Podcast #219-The Importance of Writing The Alphabet City Series

Today's podcast is a good one! I delve into the importance of writing the 'Alphabet City' series. I talk about the characters that you'll meet in the series and what went into writing them.

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Feb. 3, 2023

Podcast #216-Writing 'Alphabet City 1'

It's the start of a new series and I'm discussing writing, 'Alphabet City 1.' I go in depth with the main character LJ, his life, the breakdown of Alphabet City and what's to come of this powerful, impactful series on the inn...

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Jan. 27, 2023

Podcast #213-What’s Coming In The Alphabet City Series

Today’s podcast is a great one! It’s longer than normal and I delve briefly into what will be the subject matter in each book of the series.

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Jan. 20, 2023

Podcast #210-If You Write, They Will Come

Being a writer and author has its share of challenges. Building an audience is the goal and there’s so many outlets to do it. I talk about the journey and all that it takes to become noticed in your genre and niche.

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Jan. 13, 2023

Podcast #207-Planning A Book In Its Entirety

Today's podcast is all about self-publishing a book from beginning to end. I go over my process, websites I use and how I maintain a solid budget when it comes to content creation. This is a podcast for anyone looking to writ...

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Jan. 6, 2023

Podcast #204-Upcoming Projects 2023

Today's podcast is a good one! I discuss all that's coming this year from my books to the podcast and new platforms I will be joining. There's so much to share on this one so press play and listen!

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Dec. 23, 2022

Podcast #201-The Alphabet City Series

My longest book series coming in 2023, The 'Alphabet City' series goes into the heart of the inner cities of America where there's violence, gangs, drugs, death and a myriad of other things. Each book is a story from a differ...

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Dec. 21, 2022

Podcast #198-Writing ‘A Man’s Plight 6’

It’s the final book in the series and I end it addressing men’s mental health and therapy. With suicide happening in 3 of every 4 men, this book was necessary in the climate we live in. eBook Paperback

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Nov. 18, 2022

Podcast #195-Writing 'A Man's Plight 5'

Divorce is something that happens regularly in the world. What's not discussed are the struggles men go through not just financially, but spiritually, mentally and emotionally. This book focuses on that and I talk about what ...

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Nov. 11, 2022

Podcast #192-Writing 'A Man's Plight 4'

The next book in the series is a story with Evan and financial success. Evan's story is what millions of men experience in their everyday lives. This story was necessary to write and how the world affects our thinking and the...

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Nov. 4, 2022

Podcast #189-Writing 'A Man's Plight 3'

Today's podcast focuses on how I wrote Part 3 of this series. Paternity leave is what this story consists of and it's a subject that's not discussed enough in the world and in Corporate America. eBook Paperback

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Oct. 28, 2022

Podcast #186-Writing 'A Man's Plight 2'

It's Book Insight Friday and today I discuss how I wrote the next book in this series. This book focuses on men and their mental health struggles we go through in today's world. eBook Paperback

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Oct. 21, 2022

Podcast #183-Writing 'A Man's Plight 1'

We're getting back to talking about books and I discuss what went into writing 'A Man's Plight 1' and the storyline to the start of this 6 book series. The focus is on portrayals of men in today's world. eBook Paperback

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Oct. 14, 2022

Podcast #180-Building An Audience

One of the biggest things we do as writers and authors is building an audience. It's all a long journey full of struggles and growth. I talk about what we as authors go through to build something special.

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