Day One of "until the shutdown ends, government employees work for free." 🤬🙄

Heavy sigh... Today will be interesting. Either we will go to work as usual tomorrow morning, or we'll be in for another lengthy government shutdown. So, prepare to be sick of me pushing books and other shenanigans because if this happens, I'll have a LOT of time on my hands. Happy Tuesday? 🤷🏾‍♂️

Sheesh, I haven't been over here in a long minute... What's going on?

Since I have the chance again... ICYMI #Booksky #BlackBooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic The names and faces haven't changed, but if you want to see some of the graphics that inspired the characters inside my new Sageborn universe, wait no longer!

Since I have the chance again... #Booksky #BlackBooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic The names and faces haven't changed, but if you want to see some of the graphics that inspired the characters inside my new Sageborn universe, wait no longer!

Hey #Booksy #Blackbooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic I've been gone for a minute, but I've been busy, promise. 😀 So, there's been a slight adjustment to the cover art for Sageborn, but it's a good one 🙂 I ordered a physical proof of the hardcover, and I can't WAIT to see how it turned out!

ICYMI... #Booksky #BlackBooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic eARCs are open for SAGEBORN, the first in my YA Fantasy trilogy, coming October 7th! Apply before July 31st at bit.ly/Sageborn-ARC... Nothing stays hidden forever...

Man, I'm just saying, ESPECIALLY when I'm in my macabre mode... shooo #Booksky

Check out my Sample Sunday from my upcoming YA Fantasy, Sageborn... Here's to new beginnings! shakirrashaan.substack.com/p/sample-sun... #Booksky #BlackBooksky #Sci-Fi-Fantasy-SpecFic

Yasir will return the energy given to him, WITH interest Find out what else my magical teenagers have up their sleeves EARLY by signing up to be an ARC reader... Sign up by July 31st so you can read the story from Yasir's AND Zahra's POVs bit.ly/Sageborn-ARC... #Booksky #BlackBooksky

📲 “Who all gone be there?” Us: Shakir Rashaan, author of the upcoming novel Sageborn — repping the Black to the Future track and bringing the heat. Coming-of-age but cosmic. Secrets, powers, legacy. Shakir Rashaan has written the chosen one we’ve been waiting for. #Booksky #BlackBooksky

ICYMI... Sageborn is looking for eARC readers! It's the first in my YA Fantasy trilogy, coming October 7th! Apply before July 31st at bit.ly/Sageborn-ARC... Nothing stays hidden forever... #Booksky #BlackBooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic

eARCs are open for SAGEBORN, the first in my YA Fantasy trilogy, coming October 7th! Apply before July 31st! bit.ly/Sageborn-ARC... Nothing stays hidden forever... #Booksky #BlackBooksky #Sci-Fi-Fantasy-SpecFic

Someone dropped this in my feed, and I'm inclined to agree in principle, even with the generalization being thrown in for good measure... What say you? For me, there does seem to be a "brand" of masculinity that gets pushed and praised more than others. However, masculinity is not monolithic.

Exactly 3 months to go before my debut Black Fantasy, Sageborn, is released into the wild! October 7th can't get here soon enough! #Booksky #BlackBooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic

Some days are better than others, but I've done my best to live to this motto... I write in a lot of different genres, and in each of them, I'm an avid reader. But I'm always true to who I am as a writer and a creative. There's a method to my madness, always. Stay tuned, I've got more coming.

What goes on in the Palace, stays in the Palace... Or does it? "Take the red pill, and you'll stay in my Underworld, and I'll show you how deep the rabbit hole goes." The title that put me on the map before the craze that was 50 Shades of Grey... #Booksky 💙📚 #BlackBooksky

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Listen to Julius, he be knowing!

Hey #BlackBooksky #Booksky 💙📚 #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic Is this cool or what??? ICYMI... My latest concoction, A Deal Inked in Blood, is now out in the wild! I can't WAIT for you to meet, Trey, Ashley, and the rest of the crew! bit.ly/Deal-Inked-B... bit.ly/Phenom-Book-... Get your copy!

This is your yearly reminder that if you've ever called me Daddy, or even thought it while in my presence, you owe me a Father's Day gift 🤣🤣🤣 I enjoy my cigars and bourbon, but most of y'all know that, but I'll also appreciate purchases of my books for a bookish friend too That is all.

Got your ticket to Indie Love in two weeks???? Wanna order your AUTOGRAPHED COPIES so I can have you taken care of on Saturday???? You're in luck! I'm having a quick preorder sale THIS WEEKEND!!! #Booksky 💙📚 #BlackBooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic

Hey #BlackBooksky #Booksky 💙📚 #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic Got your ticket to Indie Love in two weeks???? Wanna order your AUTOGRAPHED COPIES so I can have you taken care of on Saturday???? You're in luck! I'm having a quick preorder sale THIS WEEKEND!!!

Looks like I'm gonna be a bit busy packing and shipping out orders this weekend 😁😁😁😁

Happy Release Day to me! #BlackBooksky #Booksky 💙📚 #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic My latest concoction, A Deal Inked in Blood, is now out in the wild! I can't WAIT for you to meet, Trey, Ashley, and the rest of the crew! bit.ly/Deal-Inked-B... bit.ly/Phenom-Book-... The nerves never get old!

**TAPPING THE MICROPHONE** #BlackBooksky #Booksky 💙📚 Add one more to the latter half of the year! I'll be in the house at MULTIVERSE CON 2025 in October, down in Peachtree City, GA! I'm planning to act up and then some!

Hey #BlackBooksky & #Booksky 💙📚 Release Day is tomorrow! I can't believe we're finally here! To end this countdown, I'm showcasing two of the more famous 1s... Tracy McGrady and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway! Tomorrow will be here soon enough! bit.ly/Phenom-Book-... www.ShakirRashaan.com

Two more days! Two more days! Y'all know the drill... I'm showcasing two of the more famous 2s... the current MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and former MVP Kawhi Leonard! If you haven't pre-ordered, just get yours when you can, I got you. bit.ly/Phenom-Book-... www.ShakirRashaan.com

Hey #BlackBooksky &#Booksky 💙📚 In anticipation of my YA Paranormal debut of A Deal Inked in Blood releasing in a week, I'm showcasing some of the ballers that wore the number in relation to the number of days left before release...

Introducing the principal characters in The Phenom Chronicles! Trey, Ashley, Aniya, and Rod, with Jaime and Antoine serving as the main antagonists. Pre-order wherever books are sold, or pick up an AUTOGRAPHED COPY from me at the "house". #shakirrashaan #comingsoon #BlackBooksky #Booksky 💙📚

Yep, that's about right 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Best laid plans and all that, y'know?

Only a few weeks to go before my YA Paranormal debut kicks into gear! I can't wait for you to meet Trey, Ashley, and the rest of my kids at South Hampton High! Pre-order wherever books are sold, or pick up an AUTOGRAPHED COPY from me at the "house". www.ShakirRashaan.com

***TAPPING THE MICROPHONE*** Considering that A Deal Inked in Blood is set to come out in about six weeks... sheesh... I thought I'd let some of the characters who are closest to Trey introduce themselves. Who better to start things off than Ms. Ashley Beckford, Trey's... well, I'll let her explain

Mood this morning... Happy Tuesday! LBVS

Just because...

Happy Monday #Booksky and #BlackBooksky I'm starting my push for my next release in June! I'm looking forward to introducing Brandon into the world! *ahem* he prefers to be called Trey. Check out more by heading to my site at www.ShakirRashaan.com! #shakirrashaan #sportsromance #paranormal

Happy SBJ Day, gentlemen! It's our day today!

In light of the current madness and the possibility of being "off" work after Friday if the CR isn't passed, I need to zone out for a few hours and get this current book ready to go for my current publisher... #Booksky #Blackbooksky

Today is the day... If you must spend money, choose Black owned businesses...

For my paranormal fans, come to the front: You have on $40 to build a team the rest will try to kill you Your safety is in your hands Choose. Wisely! #booksky

Ghetto PSA: If she calls you daddy, remember you can legally claim her on your taxes 😏

WTAF does semi-fired mean? Like, legit question, because I'm confused. Are we just making up things as we go along again????

FACTS on FACTS!

Soooooo for the next month, I'll be diving back into this upcoming novel. My publisher just sent over the edits and analysis of the manuscript, and… I have some work to do (whew). I'm exaggerating a bit, but I really need to explore some aspects of the story to give it more substance.

Because love is love... And I have more than a few books that show that and then some... 😍 #Booksky #BlackBooksky

Because I wanted something fun to post Happy Tuesday!

I'm convinced those who missed K-Dot's messaging last night would've never understood PE back in the day. IYKYK

I don't get paid to write think pieces. I leave that to professionals. I enjoyed the halftime show. I picked up on every reference, subliminal or otherwise. I was entertained. I needed the escape. The world keeps spinning. Back to life, back to reality. Happy Monday. What's for breakfast?

"If the United States could see what the United States was doing to the United States, the United States would invade the United States to save it from the United States." If that's not the statement of the year, I don't know what is...

Come see about me in October... I promise you'll want to... SAGEBORN... OCTOBER 28TH! #BlackBooksky #Booksky #BlackFantasy

I'm doing my level best to do exactly that... It's hard work, but it will be worth it.