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SFF Writer. Co-founder of @blacknerdscreate.com. Co-host of the #WizardTeam podcast. #DVMentee '22. She/her. rep: @erniechiara.com

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22.11.2025 01:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A new season of Wizard Team is coming soon!

Listen on your favorite app
Follow @wizardteampod on IG & Tumblr
Support on Patreon (repurposed from BNC)

A new season of Wizard Team is coming soon! Listen on your favorite app Follow @wizardteampod on IG & Tumblr Support on Patreon (repurposed from BNC)

Wizard Team continues on with a new season starting soon! Fans of Black fantasy and SciFi need to make sure to tune in with @yanawroteit.bsky.social @robynrambles.bsky.social and Porshèa!

17.05.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A decorative announcement that reads: Some News from Black Nerds Create

A decorative announcement that reads: Some News from Black Nerds Create

A Birthday Announcement from the team!

17.05.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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a blurred image of a refrigerator with the words the office stan on it . Alt: A gif from The Office. The workers rush out of the building as Michael says β€œoh my god, it’s happening. Everybody stay calm”

When the Oathbound drop got the whole community buzzing πŸ˜‚

04.03.2025 04:22 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4
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🚨 Big News! 🚨
Positive Obsession by @susiemaye drops August 19, 2025! πŸ“š
A cultural biography of the legendary Octavia E. Butler, chronicling her trailblazing legacy in sci-fi and how history shaped her writing.
Pre-order nowπŸ”₯
Published by @AmistadBooks
#PositiveObsession #OctaviaButler #SistahSciFi

26.02.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

Guardian-ing a preteen sure is something

26.02.2025 00:30 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oscillating btwn being nervous about coming back to my WIP next month & being nervous about what’s gonna happen to Bree in Oathbound πŸ’€

24.02.2025 18:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rico Nasty Spent Years 'Locked Away in the Studio.' Her New Album, 'Lethal,' Set Her Free Rico Nasty announces new album, 'Lethal,' out May 16 via Fueled by Ramen. Here, she tells 'Rolling Stone' about firing her old team and starting over.

So excited for Rico’s new era, feels like it’s about to be exactly what I need πŸ”₯ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

20.02.2025 19:37 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Come hang out and debate with us!

20.02.2025 02:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

New #WizardTeam out now!

19.02.2025 17:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of actor Laverne Cox in a golden starburst frame. The text reads "Actor and advocate, Laverne Cox became the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy in an acting category for her role in Orange is the New Black. She is currently starring in Clean Slate on Amazon Prime. Also known for her activism, Cox was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from The New School for her work on gender equality."

Photo of actor Laverne Cox in a golden starburst frame. The text reads "Actor and advocate, Laverne Cox became the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy in an acting category for her role in Orange is the New Black. She is currently starring in Clean Slate on Amazon Prime. Also known for her activism, Cox was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from The New School for her work on gender equality."

Today we celebrate #BlackMagicalHistory by uplifting Laverne Cox. Who is a leading LGBTQ+ artist that inspires you?

18.02.2025 21:04 πŸ‘ 103 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 5
Photo of Dr Debi Thomas on a dark purple background with golden moons. Text reads β€œTwo-time national champion, 1986 World Champion, and Olympic bronze medalist, Dr. Debi Thomas is not only the most famous Black American figure skater, she also graduated from medical school in 1997.  In 2023, she competed in the World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships at the age of 56.”

Photo of Dr Debi Thomas on a dark purple background with golden moons. Text reads β€œTwo-time national champion, 1986 World Champion, and Olympic bronze medalist, Dr. Debi Thomas is not only the most famous Black American figure skater, she also graduated from medical school in 1997. In 2023, she competed in the World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships at the age of 56.”

Today for #BlackMagicalHistory we want to acknowledge Dr. Debi Thomas.

Who is a Black athlete that you believe deserves more recognition?

17.02.2025 21:42 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Writer and Distinguised Professor of English at USC, Percival Everett is a prolific writer who can often be found on the finalist lists of the most prestigious literary awards. He writes across genres, authoring poetry, children’s literature, and genre fiction to name a few.  His latest work James, won the National Book Award and cemented his place as a literary icon.

Writer and Distinguised Professor of English at USC, Percival Everett is a prolific writer who can often be found on the finalist lists of the most prestigious literary awards. He writes across genres, authoring poetry, children’s literature, and genre fiction to name a few. His latest work James, won the National Book Award and cemented his place as a literary icon.

Writer and Distinguised Professor of English at USC, Percival Everett is a prolific writer who can often be found on the finalist lists of the most prestigious literary awards.

What’s a classic (racist) story that you’d want to reimagine from a Black character’s perspective? #BlackMagicalHistory

15.02.2025 21:40 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Soon as I get my mind and my body together it’s over for y’all*

*my to do list

19.02.2025 17:24 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Which non-Cowboy Carter songs are y’all hoping to see at the tour?

I’m ready for Daddy Lessons (obv), PURE/HONEY (w SHB), and 6 Inch

15.02.2025 01:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Peggy Jones
The Queen Mother of Guitar, Peggy Jones became the archetype of rock n roll’s female lead guitarist. Peggy Jones was a member of Bo Diddley’s band where she also earned the nickname β€œLady Bo”. Peggy was married to Diddley’s bass player from 1968 until her death in 2015. Proving that a successful career and relationship in the music industry is possible.

Peggy Jones The Queen Mother of Guitar, Peggy Jones became the archetype of rock n roll’s female lead guitarist. Peggy Jones was a member of Bo Diddley’s band where she also earned the nickname β€œLady Bo”. Peggy was married to Diddley’s bass player from 1968 until her death in 2015. Proving that a successful career and relationship in the music industry is possible.

The Queen Mother of Guitar, Peggy Jones was the archetype of rock n roll’s female lead guitarist. A member of Bo Diddley’s band, she earned the nickname β€œLady Bo”.

Which Black female guitarist do you admire?
#BlackMagicalHistory

14.02.2025 19:00 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

A Friday reminder that having your book banned doesn't sell books.

Only THE MOST banned books see support, and I assure you all those creators would prefer their books were NOT banned instead.

There's no silver lining. It's just the knowledge that ppl hate you!

Ok have a good weekend

14.02.2025 21:01 πŸ‘ 577 πŸ” 128 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 12

This one was inspired by my dad & uncle but exactly! πŸ˜‚

14.02.2025 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love when Black people say bye and then proceed to have a prolonged convo on the porch πŸ₯°

14.02.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Noooo I hate car stuff with a fiery passion, I’m sorry πŸ˜”

14.02.2025 17:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A background of scattered red rose petals frames a brown paper-wrapped package tied with twine, featuring a red wax seal shaped like a heart. The words β€œDate This Book” are written in elegant red and black script at the top. Below, a handwritten-style list includes:

Middle-aged sluts
"He's obsessed with her"
Werewolves
Second chances
Fated mates
Forced proximity

A red lipstick kiss is stamped on the bottom right corner of the package.

A background of scattered red rose petals frames a brown paper-wrapped package tied with twine, featuring a red wax seal shaped like a heart. The words β€œDate This Book” are written in elegant red and black script at the top. Below, a handwritten-style list includes: Middle-aged sluts "He's obsessed with her" Werewolves Second chances Fated mates Forced proximity A red lipstick kiss is stamped on the bottom right corner of the package.

A background of red rose petals frames a brown parchment-style page. At the top, in a playful handwritten font, the phrase "very, very heart-touching stuff" is underlined with a dashed red arrow pointing to a book cover. The cover features a dark-haired man gripping a woman’s throat and tiddy as he licks her neck. The title, THE BEAST YOU MADE OF ME, is displayed in a bold, stylized blue and red font.

Beside the book cover, the summary reads along the lines of:

"After two decades, Sparrow Keating returns to Pinehollow after betraying Stark Westwood, now the alpha werewolf, seeking amnesty for herself and her children. Though distrustful, Stark strikes a bargain: protection for her family in exchange for her powers. Tensions ignite, leading to a night of passion they can’t forget. But when a threat endangers her daughter, Sparrow must face her past sins and Stark’s feral desires (twenty-six years in the making) by becoming his mate. A beast of her own making."

A background of red rose petals frames a brown parchment-style page. At the top, in a playful handwritten font, the phrase "very, very heart-touching stuff" is underlined with a dashed red arrow pointing to a book cover. The cover features a dark-haired man gripping a woman’s throat and tiddy as he licks her neck. The title, THE BEAST YOU MADE OF ME, is displayed in a bold, stylized blue and red font. Beside the book cover, the summary reads along the lines of: "After two decades, Sparrow Keating returns to Pinehollow after betraying Stark Westwood, now the alpha werewolf, seeking amnesty for herself and her children. Though distrustful, Stark strikes a bargain: protection for her family in exchange for her powers. Tensions ignite, leading to a night of passion they can’t forget. But when a threat endangers her daughter, Sparrow must face her past sins and Stark’s feral desires (twenty-six years in the making) by becoming his mate. A beast of her own making."

It’s V-DAY, and I’m YOUR matchmaker! Looking for a story w/:

πŸ’‹ Middle-aged sluts
πŸ’‹ He’s obsessed w/ her
πŸ’‹ Werewolves & fated mates
πŸ’‹ 2nd chances & forced proximity

Meet THE BEAST YOU MADE OF ME. Your date is set for Oct 8. Don’t be late!

PREORDER HERE πŸ’‹: bit.ly/madebeast

14.02.2025 15:49 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 6
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It’s my birthday todayπŸŽ‚πŸŽˆ
A terrific gift to me and yourself would be to preorder OUR VICIOUS OATHS!

1. standalone
2. enemies-to-lovers
3. dark romantic fantasy
4. the spice givesπŸ™ŒπŸΎ
5. romantic fantasy
6. Black fae
8. a Black Shadow Daddy (he also wears a grill)πŸ₯΅

Buy πŸ”— linktr.ee/niadavenport

14.02.2025 13:33 πŸ‘ 117 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 10

Happy birthday! Can’t wait for this book πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

14.02.2025 16:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I know it's hard to write when the fear of book bans & soft censorship looms over all BIPOC & LGBTQ writers. Especially middle grade authors who can't get into schools to promote their books anymore. Book bans are doing exactly what they want-stopping us from writing. DON'T LET THEM! KEEP WRITING!

14.02.2025 16:51 πŸ‘ 68 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

Omfg I’m gonna see TYRANT live 😭

14.02.2025 00:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on a purple celestialChanda Prescod-Weinstein is a theoretical physicist and Black feminist who reminds us that Black people, like all people, are made of star stuff and intricately connected to the universe we’re a part of. Only the 54th Black American woman* to earn a Ph.D in physics, Dr. Prescod-Weinsten works to ensure that more underrepresented groups have the opportunity to participate in the study of the universe through physics." background with the text "

Photo of Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on a purple celestialChanda Prescod-Weinstein is a theoretical physicist and Black feminist who reminds us that Black people, like all people, are made of star stuff and intricately connected to the universe we’re a part of. Only the 54th Black American woman* to earn a Ph.D in physics, Dr. Prescod-Weinsten works to ensure that more underrepresented groups have the opportunity to participate in the study of the universe through physics." background with the text "

Named a shaper of science herself, Dr. Prescod-Weinstein reminds us that Black people have practiced and shaped science even before we were awarded for it and as our knowledge was exploited during enslavement. Who is a Black shaper of science in your family or local community?
#BlackMagicalHistory

13.02.2025 19:03 πŸ‘ 521 πŸ” 111 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 10
Portrait of artist HIlda Wilkinson Brown and her 1933 painting "Young man studying". Text reads "Her earliest work can be found in The Crisis magazine and The Brownies’ Book published by WEB DuBois. Artist and teacher, Hilda was born and lived in Washington DC, Hilda’s art portrayed the LeDroit Park community and people. Her work can be found in the nation’s most renowned museums from the Smithsonian to the Art Institute of Chicago."

Portrait of artist HIlda Wilkinson Brown and her 1933 painting "Young man studying". Text reads "Her earliest work can be found in The Crisis magazine and The Brownies’ Book published by WEB DuBois. Artist and teacher, Hilda was born and lived in Washington DC, Hilda’s art portrayed the LeDroit Park community and people. Her work can be found in the nation’s most renowned museums from the Smithsonian to the Art Institute of Chicago."

Today we recognize artist and teacher Hilda Wilkinson Brown. Who is a Black artist you feel deserves more recognition? #BlackMagicalHistory

12.02.2025 19:19 πŸ‘ 559 πŸ” 124 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 9

Tickets secured 🀠

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