The Melanin Chat returns 😆 I can't believe 2026 marks 7 YEARS of doing the Melanin Chat, but here we are! We'll be streaming live tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 at 11a EST. So, come through, have a few laughs, and hang out with us! www.youtube.com/live/EvuFrFK...

Slots in March currently available: 11 Mar 18 Mar 25 Mar and all other months also now open for author interview slots. Always happy to boost indies, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, ND, working class voices, also small press and trad press. (No fees). @melaninlibrary.com #IndieAuthors

I had a great time chatting to @clockhartwrite.bsky.social on the Written in Melanin Podcast. We talked about my *long* querying journey, self-rejection, worldbuilding, and more. Watch here: youtu.be/y36z0WnVDpc

I'm still getting used to this platform, but is this a place of honesty or engagement? Because I'd love to go back to a place of honesty like Twitter was circa 2018

For the new people following me, hi! 😆👋🏾 I'm glad you're here! Also, serious question, how are y'all finding me? 😂

What would you do if a dragon alpha walked into your bar, calmed your chaos, and decided you were hers? 🤭 Hezi faces this exact dilemma in MAY CHAOS REIGN OVER YOU by @purviswrites.bsky.social It released today so y'all already know what to do! #BVM #Romantasy www.purviswrites.com/store/p/may-...

I had so much fun chatting with @clockhartwrite.bsky.social for the Written in Melanin podcast about my YA digital epistolary Love in 280 Characters or Less! Check out our conversation here or on Spotify! youtu.be/pIUBGSqSOWY?...

Have y'all seen the podcast I did with K. R. S. McEntire Cause if you haven't, you should go watch it now. She's passionate about writing YA and supporting indie authors in YA, and amplifying diverse voices. youtu.be/Dxa2wukLtUk

The Melanin Chat has returned! And I’ve got some strong opinions about what’s been going on in the world. #BVM #BlackBookSky youtube.com/live/RTGFL0H...

I have been doing my best to rest and slow down, but I forgot to tell y'all that I did an interview with Nicole S. Palmer and talked about the weight of being a Black woman in corporate America. And idk, a Monday morning in 2025 felt like a good time to tell y'all about it 😂 youtu.be/Ixo0fVyZceE

We're out running errands and while Ben drives us around I'm getting into Outdrawn. I'm forming lots of opinions, so if you want to get in on the conversation and support the Melanin Library, join the DNF Bookclub. We meet tomorrow at 7p EST ✌🏾 shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member

It's about to start! Come hang with me @obeytheauthor.bsky.social and @purviswrites.bsky.social to talk anime and celebrate Tatiana's release day for RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI! youtube.com/live/2iagMw6...

I'm throwing a release day launch party at 1:00 CST to celebrate the launch of RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI! I'll be joined by fellow author homies @purviswrites.bsky.social and @clockhartwrite.bsky.social. You know, just blerds hanging out being blerds. Link: www.youtube.com/live/2iagMw6...

New post up on the channel 🌻 Because who doesn't love a good rant? 🤭 youtu.be/5A4UALAidYU?... #BVM #BookSky #BlackAuthorSky

Authors. What's your preferred writing software? 🤔 youtu.be/4PxQrhSABS4 #BVM #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity

Morning listening. Written in Melanin podcast (@clockhartwrite.bsky.social) featuring interview with @richardwriteson.bsky.social on writing Black romance with characters in their 40s. Really great conversation.🎧📚💕✍🏾 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... #RomanceBookSky #BlackBookSky #Romancelandia

Are there any writers writing today? 👀 I'm hosting writing sprints at 11a EST if you want to write together ✌🏾 www.youtube.com/live/6t2f_V1... #WritingCommunity

I dropped a new YouTube video today for all my authors who want to know how to sell their book (cause let’s be honest, that’s the hardest part of authoring) I don’t know if y’all pay attention to video links on here, but here it is. Hopefully, it helps 🤎 youtu.be/By14rZhseNc

Effective Outsourcing for Authors will have moderator @mplbooks.bsky.social & panelists @diannalgunn.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social, @tanyagold.bsky.social, and @scarlettchase.bsky.social sharing how they've found & worked with pros in their publishing journeys 5/?

The Melanin Chat is today! 3 guesses what we're talking about 🤭 www.youtube.com/live/mOx7fmv...

Wow. We really out here losing reading comprehension skills, huh? Next y'all gone be arguing with babies who hand you they little phones because they hung up on you 😭 None of it is REAL my dudes.

If y’all are into writing sprints, I’m hosting some now on my channel ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/0UyNPMx...

There's a new podcast episode out with @antoinebandele.bsky.social! We talk about the secret behind writing a good fantasy series and why in person events are important as an indie author. There were so many gems in here, so get into it! youtu.be/Essmi8ViZ0U #BVM #BlackBookSky

Fun conversation featuring romance author Kristina Forest on The Romantically Lit podcast. The show is on all podcast platforms. I happen to use Apple Podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... #BookSky #BlackBookSky #RomanceBookSky #Romancelandia #KristinaForest

So. . . I have been having a great time over on Substack 🤭 substack.com/@clockhartwr...

I think this is a pizza and video game night.

Effective Outsourcing for Authors will have moderator @mplbooks.bsky.social & panelists @diannalgunn.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social, @tanyagold.bsky.social, and @scarlettchase.bsky.social sharing how they've found & worked with pros in their publishing journeys 5/?

It's Melanin Chat Day y'all ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/L1gT-IG...

This video is for my authors who are trying to figure out to make social media work for them. The key is to get comfy using it, not necessarily good at it 🤭 #BVM #AuthorSky #BlackAuthorSky youtu.be/2RIkk1Zww90?...

I feel like the importance of mental health days are so underrated. Sometimes, you just don't want to — and having a day where you don't force yourself to anyway is ✨BLISS✨

#Blackbooksky, #Diversebooksky, #Queerbooksky, #DisabledBooksky

Today ✌🏾

Did I tell y'all I'm doing a book event tomorrow? It's the Greater Charlotte Area Bookstore Crawl and I'll be at CCB Bistro with my Blackity Black books from 2-4p. Come through if you can ✌🏾 #BlackBookSky #BookSky #Charlotte #BlackAuthorSky

Some days, my tolerance for the bullshit is at a -10 and I just. . .

It's Tuesday, so I guess I should mention it's Melanin Chat today. Starts at 11a EST ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/Z713cgq...

Y'all best not sleep on this series! 👏🏾 #BVM #BlackBookSky

Are y'all ready for all of this badass melanin?! The cover reveal for Return of the Sistah Samurai is live!!! Preorder here: www.tatianaobey.com/shop #booksky #blackbooksky

Advice from @melaninlibrary.com and @clockhartwrite.bsky.social

So, I dropped a new video today: youtu.be/cBw3s9fsjXo And I want my author friends to hear this piece of advice: your book is not your brand. I talked about what needs to be done to establish yourself as an author in this video, but build an audience that's a fan of the author, not just one book ✌🏾

I’m absolutely thrilled to reveal the cover of THE KING MUST DIE, my new science fantasy novel about found family, revolution, and second chances. The incredible artist, Eleonor Piteira, included so many little details from the book! Out from @sagapressbooks.bsky.social this October!

Review: "Oathbound" (The Legendborn Cycle #3) by Tracy Deonn Y'all, this is a rant review. I gave this 1 star. You have been warned. I don't hold back on why I absolutely refuse to continue with the Legendborn series. This is NOT "Black Girl Magic". rosepetals1984.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/r...

What if 3 Black women got together to read books by Black authors and have real, honest discussions about them? Would that intrigue y'all? Or nah? #BlackBookSky youtu.be/5CroBtc_Law?...

For any writers who want to be product this AM, I'm sprinting at the top of the hour ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/lAlRkby...

Impostor syndrome is crazy. One minute you're thinking you're this incredibly talented writer and this next project is gonna be amazing and suddenly you're questioning if you should've just listened to your parents because WHAT IS THIS SENTENCE? 🙃🥲 Anywho. Hope y'all are doing well!

For anyone paying student loans, should the DoE get got, it'll be good to have

The Melanin Chat is currently live! youtube.com/live/NFVKI6Q...

I dropped a new video on the channel today for my authors. Indie publishing can be overwhelming, especially when you're new to it, but it doesn't have to be. youtu.be/uD1CUIV7kTE

@clockhartwrite.bsky.social just dropped a must watch video for indie authors. youtu.be/uD1CUIV7kTE?...

I had the chance to interview Tati Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social about her latest book LOSING SIGHT. It was an incredible conversation and I highly recommend giving it a listen. Available on YouTube & everywhere you get podcasts from ✌🏾 youtu.be/Ip1Z7ZqfC-k - #BlackSky #BVM #BlackBookSky

The audiobook is out y'all! Get it from Hoopla, Libby, Google Books, Kobo, or the place we're all boycotting 🤎 It's available everywhere so just get it from somewhere! And tell somebody about it while you're at it 😉 #BlackBookSky - bookshop.org/a/12392/9781...