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Hello Friends!We interrupt regular podcast programming to bring you the news. The Watkins Book of African Folklore (…or The Mythological Africans Book) is here! Our baby, all 1.25lbs of her, entered the world on March 11th. She’s currently #2 on Amazon’s list of top new releases in African Literature, and #5 in Folklore & Mythology.I’m so happy, and so proud, and so thankful for every single one of you who read and support MA. This, literally, wouldn’t be possible without you! It’s been such a delight to receive texts, emails, and social media tags with pictures of the book. Please keep them coming!ICYMI: Book Talk Replay!On March 6th, I had the immense honor and pleasure to sit down for a book talk with Dr. Falami Devoe. We read and discussed some stories from the book, and shared our thoughts and experiences on why mythology and folklore matters today. It was one of those chats I wish could’ve gone on forever! You can now watch a replay of the conversation on YouTube. If you’ve ever wondered what I listened to as I wrote, how I selected the stories to include, which are my favorites ( or recommended must-reads), this is the conversation for you! Many thanks again to Charis Books and More, Decatur, GA for hosting the event.It’s been a whirlwind of a week with Pub Day and Book Talks and life carrying on in the midst of it all. The best part was getting to sit in front of my mother as a published author, and share the moment with my family.I can’t wait to see what comes next. In the meantime, if you’re reading the book, I hope you’re enjoying the stories and the analyses. Let me know what you think , if you will!Thank you all again!Be well,Helen Get full access to Mythological Africans at mythologicalafricans.substack.com/subscribe