# Rudolph Fisher
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Rudolph John Chauncey Fisher (May 9, 1897 – December 26, 1934) was an American physician, radiologist, novelist, short story writer, dramatist, musician, and orator. His father was John Wesley Fisher, a clergyman, his mother was Glendora Williamson Fisher, and he had two siblings. Fisher married Jane Ryder, a school teacher from Washington, D.C. in 1925, and they had one son, Hugh, who was born in 1926 and was also nicknamed "The New Negro" as a tribute to the Harlem renaissance.
Podcast #252 – “Four Paths, One Impossible Dream,” Part III: The Business of Biography
The third episode of our six-part miniseries goes behind the scenes of biography’s business realities — the contracts, proposals, and market pressures authors navigate to get their books published. “Four Paths, One Impossible Dream” follows four authors navigating the challenges of writing biograph…
S05 E03 - Harlem Noir
Back after a brief hiatus, the Blerds are back to discuss "The Conjure-Man Dies," by Rudolph Fisher. This book, first published in 1932, is the first detective novel with an all-Black cast, set in Harlem. It follows Detective Perry Dart and Dr. Archer investigating the murder of Frimbo, a psychic A…
Podcast #253 – “Four Paths, One Impossible Dream,” Part IV: Challenging the Canon
In this fourth episode of our six-part miniseries, Sara finds out that President Lincoln presided over the largest mass execution on American soil, and she wants to know why nobody taught her that. Kevin has a death certificate that answers a question other scholars keep pretending is a mystery. Ka…
Podcast #254 – “Four Paths, One Impossible Dream,” Part V: Community and Solitude
Sara offers her advice to anyone writing their first book: get a therapist and take a walk. Kate cut a story she loved — about two sisters fighting over politics in 1880 — because it didn’t belong. Kevin is in a race he didn’t sign up for, and Katie Rose is asked if she’s ever thought about quittin…
Podcast #255 – “Four Paths, One Impossible Dream,” Part VI: Still Writing
In this final episode of our six-part miniseries, we’re in January 2026. Kate’s already researching her next book, and it turns out it connects everything she’s ever written. Kevin has one goal: to finish first. Katie Rose has a draft proposal, three kids under five, and no intention of stopping. A…
53 - Conjuring Southern Gothic in RI
Special host Danielle, chair of Kids Reading Across Rhode Island takes the mic and chats with KRARI author, Eden Royce (@edenroycebooks) about her book Conjure Island, and all things Southern Gothic, spooky and spectacular. Follow along with Eden at edenroyce.com and find Conjure Island and other t…
Conjuring Southern Gothic in RI
Special host Danielle, chair of Kids Reading Across Rhode Island takes the mic and chats with KRARI author, Eden Royce (@edenroycebooks) about her book Conjure Island, and all things Southern Gothic, spooky and spectacular. Follow along with Eden at edenroyce.com and find Conjure Island and other t…
Miss Cynthie - toe kep' a-kickin
Hello New Yorkers,
Today we look at "Miss Cynthie" by Rudolph Fisher. Miss Cynthie is 70 years old and she has never been fifty miles away from her home. She has also never been madam before. She came by invitation of her grandson David though she doesn't know how he is. It turns out he has a surp…
Kevin McGruder commemorating the Harlem Renaissance
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Harvard alumnus Kevin McGruder for my podcast, Black Artistry: Inspiration Recrafted, the series where I chat with Black artists and academics about a piece of art that has inspired them, before exploring their own work and interests.
Kevin has a degree f…
September Recap #5 - a very productive month
Hello Community,
So, so, so many stories this month. Gosh, they all had something great to offer. I'd like to chat with you about most of these stories if you ever have time for to chat and would like to. Not to take away from any of these great authors though a few of these of these stories stuck…
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