Welcome to the Stories Behind the Book!

Created by Tenecia Nicole, Beyond the Bookshelf explores the backstory behind the book. After working with a few high profile authors, Tenecia Nicole discovered the backstory behind the book was just as powerful as the book itself. She saw a void in the market for this type of content and filled it with Beyond the Bookshelf. On the show, Tenecia Nicole has one-on-one conversations with authors and together they discuss the backstory behind their books. Click the images below to watch (or listen to) each episode.

Season 4.

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S4 E1: Voices From A Space of Un-Location

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Tenecia Nicole sits with Lervan Atticot and they discuss the backstory behind her book Voices From a Space of Un-location.

During the conversation Tenecia and Lervan talk about the book title, Lervan's Caribbean roots, her college experience and how she's learned to navigate being a child of the diaspora while living in black America.

Season 3.

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S3 E5: Step Into It

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Host, Tenecia Nicole sits with Best-Selling Author Anita Morris and they discuss her book Step Into It: Overcoming Trials That Lead to Purpose. During the conversation Anita talks about being a transformational speaker who encourages and teaches women how to step into the purpose in the midst and aftermath of their own devastating trials. Anita also discusses her popular DIY fashion brand, Anita by Design where she teaches women how to sew their own clothing. Together, Tenecia and Anita discuss Anita's writing process, how her book allowed her to continue to heal after her husband's death, the four steps that helped her through her process and her sold-out course Mastering the Basics.

S3 E4: Gumbo: A Celebration of Family and History with Alyssa Rachelle

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Host, Tenecia Nicole sits with Alyssa Rachelle and they discuss her book Gumbo: A Celebration of Family and History. During the conversation Alyssa's talks about making her documentary Gumbo, going through the self-publishing process and filming during a pandemic.

S3 E3: Mind Your Madness

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Host, Tenecia Nicole sits with Jabrita Shelton and they discuss her book Mind Your Madness: A Guide to Navigating Trauma. During the conversation, Tenecia shares a personal experience and Jabrita uses the method from her book to help Tenecia navigate through her trauma.

S3 E2:The Know Like Trust Expeditor

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Host, Tenecia Nicole sits with Tristen Sutton and they discuss, his best selling book, The #Know #Like #Trust Expeditor, Tristen's three strategies for posting on social media, Facebook Ads, and his top marketing strategies for author's.

S3 E1: Final Harvest

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Host, Tenecia Nicole sits with author Barbara Howard and they discuss the backstory behind her book Final Harvest. The conversation Tenecia Nicole has with Barbara centers around character development, reader feedback and the Texas winter storm.

Season 2.

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S2 E16: Finding Peace

In This Episode: Host, Tenecia Nicole sits with author Cassidy Lee and they discussed her new book Finding Peace During the Healing Process: 21- Day Devotional. The devotional helped Tenecia through a difficult time in her professional life and the conversation with Cassidy was truly a godsend.

S2 E15: Truth Is…

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Host Tenecia Nicole, sits with Michelle Mitchell and they discussed the backstory behind her book Truth Is... Tenecia fell in love with this story and she also fell in love with a lot of the characters. They also discussed Michelle’s second book (in this series) entitled Infamous and that book goes into a deeper story with one of the characters from Truth Is... Last but certainly not least, they discuss Michelle's favorite book that she’s written.

S2 E14: Bloom

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I sit with Kimberley Carter Spivey and we discuss the backstory behind Kim's book Bloom: How to Get from Good Enough to a Life You Love. Specifically we discuss the titles behind the chapters in the book, how Kim drew from her own personal and professional experiences during the writing process, why she decided to include, scriptures, quotes and prayers in the book and how the book has impacted her personally.

S2 E13: The Many Facets Of A. Starr

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I sit with Amelia (Starr) Isom and we discuss the backstory behind her book The Many Facets of A. Starr: Purifying Truths. Together we talk about, Amelia's three Moms (her biological mother, her grandmother and woman she calls mommy) and the impartations she received from each of them and we also discuss her relationship with her biological mom, Carol, and the journey and connection Amelia and Carol shared.

S2 E12: I Am Rahab

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I sit with JC Miller and we discuss her series I Am Rahab: A Novel. We explore the biblical story of Rahab and the creation JC Miller used to develop the additional characters and family structure of the main character Rahab Auguste.

S2 E11: Bittersweet

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I sit with Rhonda Starling and we discuss the backstory behind her book Bittersweet: A Single Woman's Guide to Becoming Happy & Whole Again. This is a special episode where Tenecia Nicole also shares her journey to becoming happy and whole as an unmarried woman.

S2 E10: Beat Face

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I sit with Sunflower The DJ and we discuss the story of how she survived her abuser and herself. It’s a powerful episode that everyone should hear.

S2 E9: Urban Fiction

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I sit with Khaliyl Adisa and we discuss his latest book Adulterated: Poison & Venom, along with his first book Chesstise. Together they talk about the backstory behind the characters from both books and discuss his upcoming book Chesstise 2.

S2 E8: Christian Fiction

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I sit with Sherron Elise. We discuss the backstory behind her book All that Glitters and we talk about a few of her other books as well. We also discuss Christian Fiction, the self publishing process and tips for aspiring authors.

S2 E7: I Used To Hate School

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I sit with Dr. Harrison Jones IV and we discuss the backstory behind his book I Used to Hate School. We also talk about the pandemic, the effect it has on virtual learning and what the future of school could look like.

S2 E6: Her Imprint

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I sit down and discuss the backstory behind my book Her Imprint. I tell the story behind my writing, editing and self publishing process and I talk about why I haven't read my book since it was first published. This episode, as well as my book, is dedicated to my Mother, Valencia Gail Brown.

S2 E5: The Game Of Life

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Tenecia Nicole sits with Bryan Carroll, author of Super Carroll, and they discuss recycled pain, arrested development, empathy and the correlation between football and the classroom.

S2 E4: Renewing Your Mind

In This Episode…

Tenecia Nicole sits with Best-Selling author Paulishia Augillard and they discuss stress, anxiety and the importance of mental health.

S2 E3: The Rules Of Medicine

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Tenecia Nicole discusses the backstory behind The Rules of Medicine, shares her personal stories with Sonya Sloan and talks about her family at The Luke.

S2 E2: Trust Me, I’m A Quitter

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In this episode, Tenecia Nicole sits with Jason B . Montanez, author of I’ve Got 99 Things to Quit and Giving Up is One! They discuss the thoughts, feelings and behaviors you need to quit before you succeed.

S2 E1: The Beauty Behind Barbers & Books

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In this episode, Tenecia Nicole sits with Quentin Richardson, Owner of Hygienix Barber Company and they discuss the importance of literacy inside a barber shop.

Season 1.

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S1 E7: Breaking The Addictive Cycle

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In this episode, TeneciaNicole discusses the loss of her Mother and talks with A.D. Burks about helping people with addiction, pain and spirituality.

S1 E6: Inside The League

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In this episode, TeneciaNicole talks with Terry Williams about eating clean, starting The League, Pastor John Gray, his favorite recipes from his book The FlavorFuel Kitchen and The League being the only gym in Houston history to have done collaborative workouts with athletes from all the major sports teams in Houston.

S1 E5: Behind The Pretty

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In this episode, TeneciaNicole talks with Crystal Hadnott about her time in Africa, becoming a runner, her mother’s handwritten notes, Graves’ disease and her new books, Haditudes, Behind the Pretty, and Movement Heals.

S1 E4: Exhibit Gray

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In this episode, TeneciaNicole talks with Bestselling Author Enitan Bereola, II about being a ghost writer, his latest book The Gray and meeting Oprah.

S1 E3: Chasing Unicorns

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In this episode Tenecia Nicole talks with Rachel Garrison about unicorns, relationships and the life of an early millennial.

S1 E2: Navigating Courage

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In this episode Tenecia Nicole talks with Dr Robin Martin about leadership, courage and the art of asking questions.

S1 E1: Hello & Welcome

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In this episode Tenecia Nicole introduces the show and tells a brief part of her story.