Tia Williams

Gorgeous!!

Endpaper illustration of a Black man and Black woman making out in a cozy red booth. The woman is straddling the man’s lap as he holds the sides of her dress and looks up at her lovingly.

Endpaper illustration of a couple having a romantic evening at a restaurant. The man holds the woman’s hand and smiles at her.

Photograph of a book “The Perfect Find” by Tia Williams on a wood surface.

Another finished set of end paper illustrations from my collab with @illumicrate.bsky.social and @tiawilliams.bsky.social - for the book “A Perfect Find”.

#art #bookarts #illustration #romance

Couldn’t love this more!

Endpaper illustration for Tia William’s Seven Days in June - in an auditorium after a presentation, a young Black woman with curly hair hands a crumbled ball of paper to a tall Black man in a T-shirt.

Endpaper illustration for Tia William’s Seven Days in June - in a diner a Black woman with curly hair and Black man in a T-shirt sit in a booth and share milkshakes.

Photo of the book “Seven Days in June” by Tia Williams.

Last set of end paper illustrations from my collab with @illumicrate.bsky.social and @tiawilliams.bsky.social
This set is for “Seven Days in June.”

#art #bookarts #illustration #romance

Tis time, once again, for the @barnesandnoble preorder sale! From 12/30 to 1/1, my upcoming novel, THE MISSED CONNECTION is 25% off for Premium and Rewards members! Link here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-missed...

Happy holidays! ✈️

THE MISSED CONNECTION is now available for preorder! Link in bio! I cannot wait for y’all to meet Sasha, Seat F, and Detective Wes when it pubs on 6.16.26. ✈️

🟡Enemies to lovers
🟡Will-they-or-won’t-they
🟡Secret billionaire
🟡Forced proximity
🟡Black people, Black people-ing deliciously

✈️ BIG BOOK NEWS COMING TOMORROW!! ✈️ Just a few clues to tease a bit…

(If you came to any of my tour stops in May, you know exactly what’s afoot!)

I’m terrible at keeping secrets, so I’m gonna scram before I spill. Watch this espacio!

My YA baby, AUDRE & BASH ARE JUST FRIENDS, was nominated for the @goodreads Choice Awards - Favorite Young Adult Fiction. If you were tickled by Audre and Bash’s coming-of-age romance — consider voting! 🙏🏾 www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...

“When life got too challenging, she watched Insecure” - Seven Days In June

I love @tiawilliams.bsky.social 😭

This one is for all the 'New Yorker Risings'! The spectacular @tiawilliams.bsky.social and myself chat about the real main character in our books...New York City?⁣
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TYSM!! ♥️♥️

@tiawilliams.bsky.social is my fav writer right now. I don’t usually read YA novels but I will if she’s involved. My sister is reading her new one and convinced me to get it😭🥴

Special edition alert! Head over to @coversnobbox to get this gorgeous AUDRE & BASH ARE JUST FRIENDS sprayed-edges edition, plus a signed bookplate, and a ltd. edition bookmark. Only while supplies last ♥️♥️

#coversnobbookbox
#audreandbashlovefrankocean
#audreandbasharejustfriends
#sprayededges

Calling all migraineurs — on Thurs 7/26, I’m chatting at the @amfmigraine 2025 (virtual) Migraine State of the Union! Log on at 6pm ET. Register (for free!) here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#migraineawareness
#migrainestateoftheunion
#americanmigrainefoundation

Happy you enjoyed it!!

Book cover for "A Love Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia Williams.

I'm a little late to the party, but I finished this wonderful book by @tiawilliams.bsky.social last night. It's a beautiful love story and a beautiful love letter to Harlem.

Love you back!

"Genre, Diversity and Metanarrative in Reese's Book Club" was published in @cl-journal.bsky.social today! Featuring @rfkuang.bsky.social's #Yellowface, @tiawilliams.bsky.social's #SevenDaysinJune, and @pronounced-ing.bsky.social's #OurMissingHearts (alongside many other #rbcpicks). (2/4)

Thrilled you enjoyed it!!

Todays listen 🎧📚 Audre & Bash gave me all the feels 🩷 @tiawilliams.bsky.social never disappoints!! #blackbooksky #booksky #blacksky

If you’re headed to the #BronxBookFestival on June 21st, check out the “Young, Black, and In Love” panel at 3:20, w/me, @zakiyanjamal, @arriwrites, @ebonyladelle, and @prettylittlebookshelf! Signing at 4. 🎉Register here: www.thebronxisreading.com/the-bronx-bo...

See you in the Boogie Down!

Friends! Are you going to @blackromancebookfestival?! I’m there all weekend, but here’s my official schedule…see you there! ♥️♥️

Enjoy!! ♥️

Image of a pale blue book called Audre & Bash are Just Friends by Tia Williams on a table in front of a glass of iced tea and a bowl of lemons.

New week, new book…

@tiawilliams.bsky.social

Thx for coming!! 💕💕

…and I’m SO gr8ful to the readers, book clubs & bookstores, esp these. Visit for signed copies! @parnassusbooks @josephbethcincy @booksaremagicbk @reparationsclub (after 5/22)
@carmichaelsbook @BNOakBrookIL @MahoganyBooks1
@yuandmebooks @poppybookssf @eagleeyebooks (after 5/29)

I’m so sorry to everyone who bought a ticket tonight! Due to insane flight delays and cancellations, I’m stuck in an airport. I absolutely hate letting readers down! Currently working w/the @yuandmebooks team on something special for ticket holders. Sincerest apologies!

Right?? ♥️♥️

Thank you!! ♥️

WORDS FAIL ME ON THIS DAY. Thank you for all your support, preorders, and excitement for Audre & Bash are Just Friends! So elated that you’re enjoying my babies’ sweet summer love story. Wow wow wow. I’m touched and honored beyond belief. 🥹♥️♥️♥️🥹