Jessica talks about representation in romance and interracial relationships with author Peyton Banks! Peyton Banks is the alter ego of a city girl who is a romantic at heart. Her mornings consist of coffee and daydreaming up the next steamy r

S2. E1 - Where have you been?

Jun 8th, 2023 22m 43s

Jessica talks about her unexpected hiatus and dives into the dynamics of Author - Reader relationships. She explains why she believes more authors should focus on creating a safe space for their readers.

E1.8 World Building and Genre Hopping with Stella Williams

Dec 1st, 2022 43m 5s

We talk with Stella Williams about the rules to World Building and the tightrope of Genre Hopping! Author BioStella Williams is a USA Today Bestselling Paranormal Romance Author, who lives in Washington State. She has a degree in Anthropology

E1.7 - History in Fantasy and Magical Realism with B. Sharise Moore

Nov 10th, 2022 41m 22s

B. Sharise Moore is an award-winning writer whose poems and short stories have appeared in Chosen Realities, These Bewitching Bonds, Mermaids Monthly, FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction, Starline, and Fantasy Magazine. Her short poem,

E1.6 - The Dark Side of BIPOC Fantasy with Nicole Givens Kurtz

Oct 27th, 2022 41m

Nicole Givens Kurtz is an author, editor, and educator. She’s the recipient of the Ladies of Horror Grant (2021), the Horror Writers Association’s Diversity Grant (2020) and the two-time Atomacon Palmetto Scribe Award Winner (2021 and 2022). Sh

E1.5 Representation in Middle Grade Fantasy with Antoine Bandele

Oct 20th, 2022 32m 58s

In this episode, Jessica talks with the author, Antoine Bandele author of TJ Young & The Orishas, about the themes and messages in Middle-Grade Fantasy and about how to write for your younger self. Visit Antoine's WebsiteCheck out TJ Young &

E1.4 Building the Future Through Stories with E.M. Lacey

Sep 29th, 2022 32m 21s

In this episode, we discuss shaping our futures through storytelling and the impact we have on younger generations of readers. Connect with our guest, E.M. Lacey www.emlacey.comGet Minor Mischief: https://amzn.to/3RfWgYU

E1.3 BIPOC Publishing & Diversifying Your Bookshelves with Michael LaBorn

Sep 22nd, 2022 32m 43s

In this episode, I talk with Michael LaBorn about the experiences of BIPOC authors in Publishing and what it means to Diversify your bookshelves by actively seeking out stories of own voices. We also discuss his book, Alfajiri!Follow Michael

E1.2 - BIPOC Characters In Fantasy with Amanda Ross

Sep 15th, 2022 36m 27s

In this episode, I talk with Amanda Ross about the dynamics of writing BIPOC characters in fantasy and the steps she's taken to create genuine and considerate representation for her characters. We also discuss her book, House of the Transcenden

E1.1 The Why

Sep 8th, 2022 21m 44s

In the first official episode, Jessica Cage explains her 'why' for creating the More Than a Plot Point podcast. Get to know a little more about the woman behind the voice and what she has in store for future episodes.

Welcome to More Than A Plot Point

Jul 21st, 2022 5m 51s

I invite listeners to join me as I begin a new journey exploring stories where BIPOC characters are at the forefront and not just a tool to move the story forward.

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