Happy Monday, everyone! Here's to finding your own special retreat this week, whether it's in the pages of a book, the strokes of a pen, or a quiet moment with a cup of tea. What's your go-to place for inspiration and peace? Let me know in the comments! #WritingLife

Being an author isn't just a job; it's a lifestyle filled with quirks and unique experiences that only fellow writers can truly understand. I'm embracing the #OfCourse trend to give you a sneak peek into my world! #OfCourse #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #BookLovers

When your latest blog post doesn't go out on social media until this evening, but one of your subscribers has already seen it and shared how it touched them...

Last night, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Jacksonville Today's interview with the insightful Jelani Cobb. Nights like these fuel my passion as Mbinguni, reaffirming the importance of the stories I tell and the conversations I hope to spark through my writing.  #BlackAuthors

So, y'all know I don't like people, right? LOL! But I came outside for the Jax Public Library Lit Chat series with @nikeshaelise and Jami Attenberg! Great chat, and it gave me more fuel to keep pushing. Can't wait for my turn to sit on the stage as a guest! #jaxlibrary #blackauthors

Transition is a bittersweet symphony of letting go and holding on, of endings and new beginnings. But there's beauty in this complexity, a reminder that every ending is just the start of another beginning—new stories to tell, new dreams to chase.

Books have been my companions in every single room, even in the hallway where I'm wiping off and packing them now. Each book is a world, a memory, and a piece of my journey. #BookLovers #MovingMemories #SilverLining #SignedBooks #Mbinguni #TellMeYourFavorites

#FlashbackFriday Today is the anniversary of a dream coming true: Looking for Hope was released! So, I'm taking you back to  unboxing my very first published novel. 🎉📦 #BookAnniversary #DreamsComeTrue #AuthorJourney #WomenofColorInStorytelling #HistoricalFiction #BookLovers

The pup has gone from being Velcro to being superglue! I explained to him that we were moving. He’s still processing. He’s anxious and doesn’t want me too far out of his sight. Poor baby.

New Blog Post: Moving Day Musings! Check it out on Mbinguni.life and visit my blog. Mbinguni.life

To the beautiful souls sharing these posts, your support means the world to me. It's not just a book you're holding; it's a journey we're embarking on together! #BookCommunity #GratefulAuthor #BookLovers #bookworm #bookdiscussion #blackauthors #readingcommunity

I'm thrilled to share this documentary spotlighting the incredible journey of my alma mater, Piney Woods School!  This is a testament to the enduring power of education and the strength of our community. It's a celebration of our collective legacy!

Chasing the simple yet profound joy of living fully, loving deeply, and nailing the perfect sentence to wrap it all up. This week, let's venture to make every thought, action, deed, and word count. #HappyMonday #WordsToLiveBy #AuthorLife  #GratefulAuthor

"Who's in charge of the girls?" There's only one answer to that question...the incomparable Ms. Sookie!  Here’s Part 1 of her interview. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this unforgettable interview next week! #BookCharacters #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackWomenEntrepreneurs #BookLovers

New Blog Post! wix.to/J9w03uN

Part 2 of Ms. Sookie’s Black History Month interview is now available!!!!! Check out her new wig line and learn why they are named after the fruits of the Spirit. And maybe you’ll find out what her real name is… #historicalfiction #bookcharacters #blackfiction #booklovers

New Blog Post: Echoes From the Past wix.to/nNDnxd5

When I arrived at Kingsley Plantation, I couldn’t help but notice I was the only Black person around. It got me thinking—how do our backgrounds shape our visits to places steeped in so much history? Link to blog post in the comments!   #KingsleyPlantation #blackauthors

Last year’s Women’s History Month panel, "Women of Color in Storytelling," was nothing short of inspiring!  If you missed it live, you can catch it on my website, mbinguni.life, bottom of the page. #WomenOfColorInStorytelling #WomensHistoryMonth #PowerfulVoices

When you're on a roll with your writing and a second smoke detector starts chirping, people are having whole loud conversations outside, and the damn dog barking. It is a C-O-N-spiracy, but not today, satan.