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Storm booktalk chick
@btebooks.bsky.social
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I'm a reader of Indie books that reviews, and does a podcast Negro in Distress: BlackGirlTiredBooktalk where I speak to Indie authors , Indie flim companies, Indie Liquor brands, Bookclubs and Indie Narrators.
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This was a fun interview with Storm (@btebooks.bsky.social) & me. Recorded Sunday, 8/31/25.

Catch it on YouTube & other podcast platforms.

We discussed intersections of Blackness, queerness, & romance writing spaces.

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#BookSky #BlackBookSky #Romancelandia #LGBTQBookSky
Booktalk w/ Fredrick L. Smith
YouTube video by BlackGirlTiredBooktalk podcast
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September 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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New Substack Post on Blackgirltiredbooktalk …it’s all about the villains in our stories we love. #blacktiktok #blackbooktok #booktok #substack

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🖤 The Villain You Love to Hate (But Secretly Love) Rewriting the Role of the Bad Guy
The so-called villain steps onto the page or screen — all edge, honesty, and purpose. And instead of recoiling in disgust or dread, we lean in closer.
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June 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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New Substack post to see the full post
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DNF Reviews: Allyship or Bullying in the Literary Space?
In the age of social media, we’ve witnessed an unsettling trend that has become all too common—using book DNFs (Did Not Finish) or negative reviews as tools to disrespect authors and diminish the crea...
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June 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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New substack post....
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The Power of Reflection: Seeing Ourselves in Stories
There’s a unique and indescribable excitement that comes with finding yourself in a book—where the characters look like you, sound like you, and live like you.
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June 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Well, Here We Are: Are White-Predominant Book Spaces Really Safe for Black Folks?
BookCon is back. But let’s pause a moment and ask: is it truly back for us—Black folks, Black indie authors, and Black readers across all genres? Now hold your horses
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June 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Let’s talk Southern Gothic Horror…. New post on Substack

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Southern Gothic Horror Ain’t Yours to Whitewash: Black Authors Been Telling These Stories
Let’s start with the truth: Southern Gothic Horror didn’t start in white America’s back porch rocking chairs. It was born in the sweltering, haunted, blood-soaked South — but the ghosts?
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June 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Haunted Mansion Fantasy Masquerade Ball
Savannah, GA
Andaz Savannah Hyatt
Oct 28-31, 2027

Author/Vendor/Media pass/ book club applications open Oct 28, 2025 at 6am CST

Reader Presale VIP tickets open December 15, 2025,

Applications & Tickets will be available at www.boozybooktour.com
June 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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New post on my Substack...like, share, and subscribe

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May 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Applications are open to nominate Your favorite Authors, Narrators, Bookish
Content creators, Bookish Businesses for the Indie Lit Awards Melanin Ball 2026
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#booksky
May 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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LAS VEGAS 2025! Thee 2nd Melanin Ball …3 Day party, book signing, indie literary awards, Melanin Ball, After party Brunch… VIP & General Admission tickets are available for readers…It’s a Pajamme Jam
-Jahquel J.
- E. Bowser
- Masterpiece
- S. Yvonne
more to be announce
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April 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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The Boozy Book Tour is full steam ahead…we out here yall…2025 Raleigh, NC, Arlington, VA, Chi, IL 2026 Las Vegas, NV, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA…Authors are being added Daily…get your tickets and let’s have a ball. boozybooktour.square.site #books
April 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Coming to BlackGirlTiredBooktalk Podcast TikTok Live (blackgirltiredbooktok) Thee Legendary Author Wahida Clark and Author Keely Sunday April 20, 3:00 pm CST/ 4:00 pm EST
April 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Storm’s Book Recs…#blackbooksky
March 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Tomorrow on BlackGirlTiredBooktalk Podcast TikTok Live at 6:30 pm CST/
7:30 pm EST with Author Toni LaRué …so grab your drinks and let’s chat! #blackbooksky
March 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Storm's Book Recs #booksky
March 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Boozy Book Tour is back 2025 and up next is Raleigh, NC May 17th…readers tickets, author & vendors spaces is available at boozybooktour.square.site #blackbooksky
March 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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What next for the Boozy Book Tour…
2025
Raleigh, NC May 17th
Arlington, VA July 26th
Orlando, FL September 6th
Chicago, IL October 18th

2026
Las Vegas, NV February 27-March 1st
Denver, CO June 20th
Seattle, WA September 4-5

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February 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Recap of the Boozy Book Tour Melanin Ball 2025 #blackbooksky
February 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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A recap of the Melaninated Culture book signing Boozy Book Tour #blackbooksky
February 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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My website is up with my thoughts on interviews, book reviews, and more. www.blackgirltiredenergybooktalkpodcastreviews.com
…hope you enjoy! #blackbooksky
February 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Welp...I made it to the top 5 ...man thank y'all for nominating me...congratulations to all the nominees! Vote at www.blackgirlswhowrite.com
#blackbooksky
February 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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When people say don't meet your heroes they'll disappoint you...welp Believe them (IN MY MAYA ANGELOU VOICE) SMH #blackbooksky
February 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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I swear some of y’all need to stay off this here Kendrick Lamar’s internet because whew chile…talm bout where the turn up music at and at same time asking why you’re favs anit talking about issues hindering the black community. My gawd some of y'all mama's should've swallowed #blacksky
February 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Tomorrow on BlackGirlTiredBooktalk podcast TikTok Live at 6:30 pm CST/7:30 pm EST with Author Omar Tyree...grab your drinks, bamboo earrings at least pairs....and let's chat! #blackbooksky
February 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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I will be interviewing New York Bestselling Author and Screenwriter Author Omar Tylee on my podcast BlackGirlTiredBooktalk tiktok live on Feb 10th at 6:30 pm CST/7:30 pm EST #blackbooksky
February 4, 2025 at 3:07 AM