...But Make It Books

...But Make It Books

Join Niccara as she talk about the ups and downs of the world and work through them, bookishly. Every episode, you’ll hear about amazing books and why you should read them, receive a peek into her musings with her guests where folks can find a safe space to process life. We cover topics ranging from love, ambition, plants, love…but we always make it books. Keep bookishly healing through life.
...But Make It BooksOctober 09, 2025x
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44:58

Under the Neon Lights: Big Names, Belonging, and Black Girlhood with Arriel Vinson

Join Niccara as she welcomes Arriel Vinson, Reese's Book Club LitUp Fellow and debut author, to the pod! We talk about her novel-in-verse, "Under the Neon Lights", the power of Black girls with big na...

...But Make It BooksSeptember 11, 2025x
12
41:12

Where There's Smoke, There's Love...(w/ Aricka Alexander)

Join Niccara as she welcomes Aricka Alexander, Young Adult Romance & Queer Adult Romance writer, to the pod! We talk about her newest release, "Where There's Smoke", growing up in the South, and h...

...But Make It BooksAugust 29, 2025x
11
35:44

Villains, Heroes, and Last Women Standing... w/K.Powell

Join Niccara as she welcomes K.Powell, a thriller writer you need to know about! We talk about her newest release, Say I Do and explore the lines between love, obsession, possession, and what it means...

...But Make It BooksAugust 14, 2025x
10
48:48

Second Chances & Redemption...(w/Tanvier Peart)

Join Niccara as she welcomes Tanvier Peart, social advocate by day and giving us the feels at night! We talk about her newest release, Tender Offer and explore second chances, redemption, growth, soci...

...But Make It BooksJuly 31, 2025x
9
53:28

Romance as Medicine...(w/ Black Romance Book Festival)

Join Niccara as she welcomes the masterminds behind one of the biggest Black book festivals, the Black Romance Book Festival. We talk about how this amazing event sold out in 30 minutes (30 MINUTES?!)...

...But Make It BooksJuly 17, 2025x
8
41:54

Writing the Books We Needed...(w/ Author Kristina Forest)

Join Niccara as she welcomes USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest , whose mission centers on writing the books she wished she had as a young Black teenager. In this powerful conversation, we e...

...But Make It BooksJuly 03, 2025x
7
42:39

When Motherhoods Gets Messy... (w/Author Desiree Moodie)

Join Niccara as she welcomes indie thriller writer, Desiree Moodie to discuss her newest novel, "The Perfect Mother". *Some Spoilers* In this conversation, the desperation, the messiness, and the unsp...

...But Make It BooksJune 19, 2025x
6
59:12

The Journey to Self Through Books... (w/ Book Influencer LaKia Barr)

Join Niccara as she welcomes a fellow Black book influencer, Lakia Barr at Kia's Korner who mission is focused on how to get people excited about reading, and increasing the visibility and support for...

...But Make It BooksJune 05, 2025x
5
48:31

Finding Home... (w/ Lex Reads)

Join Niccara as she welcomes a fellow Black book influencer, Alexis Milton at Lex Reads who is a passionate literary advocate dedicated to amplifying Black voices in literature. In this conversation, ...

...But Make It BooksMay 22, 2025x
4
01:00:00

Writing Joy: The Corner of Press Revolution

Join host Niccara as she welcomes the powerful bicoastal friend duo, Sujeiry Gonzalez and Krista Purnell, of Corner of Press as they continue to pioneer the romance genre for women of color. In this c...