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Did I forget to mention we're meeting in two weeks? 🫣

Go grab THE PERFECT UNICORN by KJ Bradford and then join us for the DNF Bookclub meeting on July 29th 💚

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

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It's release day 😆♥️

Ben asked me if I ever get tired of release days — today marks number 6 and I can honestly say I'm living the dream! Whether 1 person buys my book or 1,000 people, I'm grateful that I get to write stories for a living. That I get to write about Black girls who aren't all that nice, center them in their adventures, and have them offer no apologies for existing exactly as they are. I am so blessed 🥰 but no rants today!

✨♥️ Revel among the stars, y'all! ♥️✨

CMLockhart.com

2 months ago | [YT] | 29

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The Melanin Chat has been pushed back a week this month!

Tatiana and I are both swamped this week, but we'll be back on the 10th to catch up, hang out, and chat about all the bookish things!

In the meantime... I dropped the cover for my next book today. So, check it out! What do y'all think? 👀

5 months ago | [YT] | 27

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I'm dropping the sequel to DEATH AMONG THE STARS in 68 days.

Anyone want to read the first book before then? 👀

It comes with a chance to get the second book free 🤭

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5 months ago | [YT] | 27

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Hey y'all! Reminder that the DNF Bookclub is happening tonight at 7p EST! Don't miss it!

6 months ago | [YT] | 1

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For anyone about to be hunkering down this weekend, the first book of my Black space opera series is on sale today.
Stay safe y'all 🤎
writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw1-ebook

6 months ago | [YT] | 20

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We're reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE FALL 📖

This will be our first read of the year, and it’s a novella — a quick way to slide into your reading goals for 2026. Tatiana and I will be hosting, so come through!

You’ve got 3 weeks till our meeting, so no excuses 🤭
youtube.com/channel/UCySUiGFXprSAulIM6_4kzFA/join

7 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 11

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Y'all excited for the Melanin Chat tomorrow? 😆
youtube.com/live/EvuFrFK0qlw?si=IxF3f1dCufIcLnXt

7 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Author event incoming! 🤎

Hopefully you guys already know this, but Written in Melanin was created with a singular purpose in mind — to support Black authors.

To that end, we've organized what we're calling the Author Roundtable. Think of it as a virtual author conference with one panel at a time. The goal is to bring together experienced Black authors with expertise in various areas to have an open discussion about the realities of being a Black creative.

The first panel we're hosting is: How to Market a Book in a Recession.

We all live in this current economy and know what effects it's had on everyone, especially marginalized communities. So, where does that leave Black authors who make their money selling entertainment? That's what this roundtable is coming together to discuss.

The Author Roundtable is for authors looking for answers and a new perspective; readers looking for insight and how they can support; and everyone looking for community and a safe space.

The live discussion will happen on December 3, 2025, in the Written in Melanin discord server and streaming live for members only, here on YouTube. Five bucks gets you in and members will get a chance to watch the conversation live, ask their own questions, engage in the discussion, and chat with each other in real time.

Not a member and no funds to join? That's cool too! The cut and edited version will be posted to the channel in January.

In the meantime, make sure you're following C. M. Lockhart (@clockhartwrite), E. A. Noble (@authoreanoble), Tatiana Obey (@obeytheauthor), Jacque Aye (@jacqueaye), and Jessica Cage (@jcageauthor). Grab their books if you can, request them at your local library if you can't, and we'll see you guys at the Author Roundtable next week! Let us know if you plan to make it 🤎
youtube.com/channel/UCySUiGFXprSAulIM6_4kzFA/join

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