My friend just released the final book of her trilogy and I'm so proud of her! I mean, LOOK AT IT! amazon.com/gp/product/B08…

If you're seeing this, that means you like books by Black authors, right? 👀 youtu.be/QP45FG7u8k8

Two can keep a secret. . . 🤫 | Books by Black authors youtu.be/QP45FG7u8k8?si… via Melanin Library (Chelsea.)

Hi #WritingCommmunity 👋🏾 I'm Chelsea, better known as C. M. Lockhart and I write books about Black girls who aren't all that nice. So, if you like assassins, necromancers, and god-killers, come hang out around these parts ✌🏾

In case y'all didn't sign up for the email like you should have 👀 ✨ MAGIC IN THE MELANIN ✨ is a Black fantasy anthology coming to you Feb 2025! It will be Black stories by Black authors for Black readers. If you want to be a part of it, join us! forms.gle/Q5JrM9MFFAASoc…

In case you guys were wondering what we're accepting for the anthology, here you go 😏 docs.google.com/forms/d/1YR8Xq…

I recognize a lot of these books from Melanin Library (Chelsea.) I hope that the black authors who haven't had their books submitted yet will have them submitted soon. melaninlibrary.com

Now looking for ✨BLACK FOLKS MAGIC✨ If you love drawing Black characters doing magical EVERYTHING, then our anthology is the place for you! forms.gle/yEhTW4fEcL6XNv…

✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ Magic in the Melanin is officially coming to you on Feb 18, 2025! You can preorder it RIGHT NOW! So, get into it! - In this anthology, everybody is Black. ✊🏾 - shop.melaninlibrary.com/products/magic…

Can finally pre-order MAGIC IN THE MELANIN: A BLACK FANTASY ANTHOLOGY It's all black and supports @melanin_library Looking forward to all of the black fantasy stories that are for us. #BlackFantasy #BlackAuthors There’s a link to preorder in Melanin Library (Chelsea.) bio

⏰15 days left! The submission window is still open and we're looking for the Blackest, most magicalest short stories we can find! We want queens riding dragons, cryptic fortune tellers, deals with the devil and the fae, and ALL 👏🏾 THE 👏🏾 MAGIC 👏🏾 forms.gle/Q5JrM9MFFAASoc…

We're in review 🧐 We're reading every submission that came to us! And everyone who submitted will hear back from us by October! In the meantime, preorder ✨MAGIC IN THE MELANIN✨ and prepare yourself for the Blackest anthology we can possibly make! shop.melaninlibrary.com/products/magic…

I'm gonna need some context because if the protagonist is a Black girl trying to prove her humanity to an audience of Americans who would happily watch her die... that would be A CHOICE.

Thread of folklore retellings by Black authors (1/7)

This is a gentle reminder that if you want to submit artwork to ✨MAGIC IN THE MELANIN✨ tomorrow is the last day 🤎 Submit art: forms.gle/jWhs6ziEh7hsMr… Preorder: shop.melaninlibrary.com/products/magic…

Proud to announce that 'SPROUT!' is now featured in the Melanin Library (Chelsea.) , a database of showcasing stories by Black Authors featuring Black characters! 'SPROUT!' Volume 1 releases on 10/16! melaninlibrary.com/books/8251 #OELN #LightNovel #Blacktober2024 #BlackAuthor

So excited to be included in MAGIC IN THE MELANIN Anthology!!! Thank you to everyone at Melanin Library (Chelsea.) for putting this together ☺️

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth have you heard of the Melanin Library (Chelsea.) ? It's a collection of books written by Black Authors and it includes my Light Novel series 'SPROUT!' Check it out and support a Black Author today! melaninlibrary.com

COVER REVEAL 🏡🩸💄 i'm so excited to share the absolutely STUNNING cover of GIRLS WHO PLAY DEAD, out November 4, 2025 with Simon Teen. Preorder links in bio! designer: Laura Eckes (@/lauraeckes_) artist: Cienna Smith (cienna 𓆉 ✨available for work)

'SPROUT!' Volume 1 is featured for the 'Melanin Spotlight' on Melanin Library (Chelsea.) ! A tale of an unlikely pair with the shared goal of reaching above the clouds by traversing a colossal beanstalk! Volume 1 is out now, and Volume 2 is coming this Spring! (Link below)