Episode 3: Black Joy, Black Pain, and the Spaces Inbetween

In addition to writing books for middle grades and young adult audiences, Jay is a composer with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and a professional musician living in Muncie, Indiana.I’d like to issue a Content Warning for my listeners: This episode was recorded on April 16, 2021, on the heels of gun violence in Indianapolis and includes a discussion of gun violence and police violence against Black and Brown bodies.In this episode, we cover several key topics including:- Making time and space for healing- How to navigate what to share and post on social media- How the publishing industry monetizes Black pain- Writing fiction that reflects the real world and celebrates Black joyAnd lots more! So sit back and enjoy! You can order Things We Couldn’t Say wherever books are sold and you can connect with Jay through his website and social media:Connect with Jay Coleshttps://www.jaycoleswrites.com/ https://twitter.com/mrjaycoleshttps://www.instagram.com/mrjaycolesResources Mentioned in this EpisodeBall State UniversityBlack Boy Joy edited by Kwame Mbalia, includes a story by Jay ColesThe House on Mango Street by Sandra CisnerosThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasBlackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola YoonJoy Revolution Books