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BLACK LIT PODCAST

Ty Okon

Welcome to the Black Books podcast where I talk about books and writing by black people for black people. Black authors in American and abroad write some of the most profound books in all genres and I want to bring the heart of those books to you. Feel free to contact me on Facebook or email and let me know what books you want me to review. Email Me and tell me what you think at ukookon2233@gmail.com I would love to hear from you.

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Episode 21: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

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09/24/19 • 25 min

Today I talk about The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, one of the craziest antagonist I have read this year, the books I want to read in the next 3 weeks, and whether I think you have to be a voracious reader to be a writer.

Episode 20: This Fight is our Fight by Elizabeth Warren

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09/12/19 • 37 min

Today I break down Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren's book on the middle class and her plan to save the country.

Episide 19: Raised in Captivity by Chuck Klosterman

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09/03/19 • 24 min

Today I discuss Chuck Klosterman's new book Raised in Captivity.

Episide 18: Writer's Digest, news, and random thoughts

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08/22/19 • 40 min

Today I talk about my thoughts on numerous articles, how to write books, and where I think writers get their ideas. Check out my blog at www.thewritingjunky.com. Find me on Facebook @Ty Okon, twitter @ukotyrawnokon. Thanks for listening. Loving life:)

Episode 17: Jesus'Son by Denis Johnson

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08/18/19 • 14 min

Today I talk about Denis Johnson's short story collection Jesus's Son.

Episode 16: the horror episode Lovecraft vs. King

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08/10/19 • 19 min

Today I talk horror, odd movie trailers, and poetry in horror fiction. Blog: www.thewritingjunky.com YouTube: U2OKON Twitter: @Ukotyrawnokon Facebook: Ty Okon

Bullet in the brain by Tobias Wolff

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08/07/19 • 15 min

Today I talk about the famous short story Bullet in the Brain by Tobias Wolff, Suicide rates in Micronesia, and active shooter incidents. If you like the podcast check out the blog at www.thewritingjunky.com and my YouTube channel by searching U2OKON. Thanks for listening:) It is lovely to love life.

Witness by Madison Smartt Bell. Lets talk about crime

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07/26/19 • 23 min

Today I discuss the short story "Witness" by Madison Smart Bell. Also, I describe why I hate the Meuller report and most national news stories, why people in grocery stores with guns don't really scare me, and some details about the text messaging suicide.

Magical Realism in Beloved by Toni Morrison

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07/24/19 • 20 min

Today I talk about conflict in magical realism, Beloved by Toni Morrison, and distinguishing between magical realism and other genres.

Episode 22: The Zombie Episode

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10/06/19 • 26 min

Today I discuss I Am Legend by Richard Matheson, Zone One by Colson Whitehead, and World War Z by Max Brooks.

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