SCBOOKGAL & FRIENDS CHAT PODCAST EVERY TUESDAYS 8PM EST HOSTED BY PATRICE GRIMBALL

If you are passionate about books, storytelling, and the celebration of diverse literary voices, then The SC BookGal & Friends Chat Podcast is a platform you need to know about. Airing live every Tuesday at 8:00 PM EST on the DA CREW Podcast Network, this dynamic literary broadcast has become a powerful space for authors, readers, and book lovers to connect through meaningful conversation, book reviews, and engaging author interviews.Hosted by Patrice Grimball, affectionately known as the “Literary Queen,” the podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black, Brown, and independent authors. With every episode, listeners are introduced to fresh talent, compelling stories, and the people behind the pages.Meet the Host: Patrice Grimball, The Literary QueenPatrice Grimball is more than a podcast host—she is a passionate literary advocate and respected community leader. A veteran librarian with over 20 years of experience, Patrice currently serves in Adult Services at the Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Library within the Charleston County Public Library system.Her work in the literary world extends far beyond the library. Patrice is also:

• Director of Book Reviews for Aspiring Authors Magazine
• Founder of the SC BookGal & Friends platform
• Award-winning literary advocate and community leader based in Charleston, South Carolina

Through SC BookGal & Friends, Patrice has created a vibrant and inclusive space designed to give visibility to diverse, aspiring, and independent authors whose voices deserve to be heard.About the PodcastThe SC BookGal & Friends Chat Podcast offers listeners intimate author interviews, honest book reviews, and candid discussions covering a wide range of genres, including:

• Urban Fiction
• Romance
• Thrillers
• Poetry
• Paranormal and Supernatural Fiction
• Contemporary Literature

Live episodes air EVERY Tuesday, and listeners can catch replays on major platforms such as:

• Spotify
• YouTube Music
• iHeartRadio
• Spreaker

Readers and authors can also stay connected through the official SC BookGal & Friends website and on social media at @SCBookGal843.


Special Guest for April 21, 2026: Vera T. BrownThe April 21, 2026 episode promises to be an exciting and unforgettable conversation as SC BookGal & Friends welcomes special guest Vera T. Brown.Vera T. Brown is a Southern Black author and U.S. Navy veteran known for writing contemporary and paranormal romance filled with emotional intensity, supernatural intrigue, and unforgettable worlds. Her work beautifully blends magic, mythology, romance, and deep emotional stakes, creating stories that resonate with readers who love both passion and power in their fiction.Her writing is often described as carrying a “storm and starlight” energy—a fitting reflection of her bold storytelling style and richly layered supernatural worlds.About Vera T. Brown’s WorkVera T. Brown has developed a captivating body of work centered around blood-sealed alliances, ancient supernatural laws, powerful female leads, and mystical beings. Her stories draw readers into immersive worlds where love, destiny, and power collide.Quick Facts About Vera T. Brown

• Genre: Paranormal Romance, Supernatural Fiction
• Known For: Emotionally rich stories with magic and supernatural lore
• Background: Southern writer and U.S. Navy veteran
• Recognition: Bindings of the Fated was nominated for the 2026 Aspiring Authors Award for Best Romance Book

Major Works by Vera T. BrownB.O.S.S.: Blood of the Stone SovereignA gripping paranormal novel centered on Chanti, a ruler in a hidden supernatural world who must navigate ancestral power, destiny, and forced unions in a realm shaped by ancient laws and dangerous alliances.Bindings of the FatedA compelling collection of supernatural short stories and flash fiction that has earned award recognition and praise for its imagination, emotional depth, and layered storytelling.Discovered By Vampires DuologyThis fan-favorite duology includes:

• Choosing Aaron
• Claiming Aya
• Upcoming release: It’s The Fangs For Me

The BlackwoodsA forthcoming title expected to conclude major narrative arcs within Vera T. Brown’s established supernatural universe.Themes and Literary StyleVera T. Brown’s work stands out for its dramatic atmosphere, supernatural hierarchy, and fearless heroines. Her stories are filled with emotional tension, ancient power structures, and the irresistible pull of fate. Readers who love romance with depth, danger, and magic will find themselves drawn to her unique voice.She has also been active in literary spaces such as Books and Blends, where she engages with the Black AF BookTok community and readers who are passionate about Black romance and supernatural fiction.Why You Should Tune InThis upcoming episode of SC BookGal & Friends is more than just an interview—it is an opportunity to hear directly from an author whose storytelling is expanding the landscape of paranormal romance. It is also a chance to support a platform that consistently uplifts independent and underrepresented voices in literature.If you are a fan of:

• Black romance
• Paranormal fiction
• Independent authors
• Literary conversations
• Diverse storytelling

then this is an episode you do not want to miss.Connect and ListenBe sure to tune in live and follow the conversation. You can also listen to past and replay episodes on:

• Spotify
• YouTube Music
• iHeartRadio
• Spreaker

Follow the platform on social media: @SCBookGal843Final ThoughtsThe SC BookGal & Friends Chat Podcast continues to serve as a vital literary platform where authors are celebrated, stories are honored, and readers are invited into powerful conversations. Under the leadership of Patrice Grimball, the show is making a meaningful impact in the literary community by shining a light on voices that deserve national recognition.

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