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Tatiana Obey
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🏹 Black & Indie Fantasy Author
⚔️ I write badass characters slaying dragons
🗡️ Diverse character-driven action fantasy
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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · Jul 17
I write badass characters slaying dragons. I enjoy combining action with character-driven stories that feature diverse heroes and heroines. Want a badass samurai or a badass monster hunter? I got you. ⚔️
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The title and blurb are finally revealed for Project Vincent! Now, I can start calling it by its full name when this book vexes me. 😄
In pink and green letters, the book title, "The Leviathan of Lament Sea: A Dragonfire Adventure." The blurb of The Leviathan of Lament Sea on a purple background.
February 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
obeytheauthor.bsky.social
It's Black History Month! So lemme introduce myself to those who don't know about me. I'm a Black indie author that writes:

🗡️Black girls who slays dragons
🗡️Black girls who slays demons
🗡️Black girls who slays oppressors
🗡️Black girls who slays the patriarchy

I write Black girls who slay all day. ✨
February 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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I am still reading The Cyber Way by Alan Dean Foster, but also snuck in Sistah Samurai by @obeytheauthor.bsky.social which is full of heart and a perfect quick read.
January 4, 2026 at 9:43 AM
obeytheauthor.bsky.social
The Sistah Samurai special edition is officially available for general sale with @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social! Please like and share to help me get the word out before they are all gone. Available for a limited time!

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thebrokenbinding.bsky.social The Broken Binding @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social · Dec 12
We our delighted to unveil our TBB Press Edition of Sistah Samurai by Tatiana Obey 🌸
December 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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"Happy Place", endpaper illustration I drew for "Sistah Samurai" by @obeytheauthor.bsky.social .

For the special edition published by @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social !😊
Sistah Samurai, the novel's main character, chilling on a meadow under a cherry tree in sunny weather, and looking very happy and content. She wears a light kimono with a flower pattern, and her swords lie next to her. She is listening to music from a teal colored walkman.
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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@obeytheauthor.bsky.social "FUCK THEM KIDS" was so much more tender and heart-warming and RELATABLE than I expected it to be. As the childless uncle, there were so many parts where I just had to nod my head in agreement. Such a cute story!

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FIYAH #32: SPACEFARING AUNTIES
FIYAH #32 is available in downloadable PDF and EPUB formats. Buying for someone else? Hit up the Gift Issue for transferable download codes. See the description below for content details.
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September 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
obeytheauthor.bsky.social
Join me for Black Indie Author day as I chat live with P. L. Stuart on the SIX ELEMENTALS Podcast in 10 min! 🤗
plstuart-author.bsky.social P.L. Stuart - Author of The DROWNED KINGDOM SAGA @plstuart-author.bsky.social · Aug 21
Join me as I chat to the brilliant author of
kick butt katanas and stunning afros,
the wonderful
@obeytheauthor.bsky.social !
SIX ELEMENTALS INTERVIEW LIVE!
In about 20 minutes at 7PM EST!
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SIX ELEMENTALS INTERVIEW #45 with TATIANA OBEY
YouTube video by P.L. Stuart - The Drowned Kingdom Saga
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August 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
obeytheauthor.bsky.social
When you've found the perfect sticker. 😄
jenittowinit.bsky.social JenItToWinIt @jenittowinit.bsky.social · Aug 4
@obeytheauthor.bsky.social I met you at GenCon and forgot to ask if there are audiobooks or plans for them! Also thank you for this sticker because it fits here perfectly. Clearly, it was meant to be.
Reusable water bottle with a sticker that reads "I will twerk on your grave"
August 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
obeytheauthor.bsky.social
Loved this review of Return of the Sistah Samurai. 🌻
blog.readindiefantasy.com Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · Aug 3
Sometimes, we review books.
Here's Nils' review of Return of the Sistah Samurai, by Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social

Nils also take the opportunity to rant about people who question why some readers ask for books by certain types of authors.

www.readindiefantasy.com/book-review-...
Banner image for the review of Revenge of the Sistah Samuari. It includes a picture of the book's cover and a quote from the beginning of the book. The quote reads: "This book is not appropriate for men that are too insecure, too easily triggered or possess egos that are too fragile. Rated M for mature men."
August 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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sffaddictspod.bsky.social
Pledge $5+ to our Patreon to access bonus author readings from our awesome guests. Our second audio reading for July is with @obeytheauthor.bsky.social, who shares the opening from her novel Return of the Sistah Samurai (available to buy now).

Check it out on our Patreon👇
patreon.com/sffaddictspod
July 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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sffaddictspod.bsky.social
NEGATIVITY and MENTAL HEALTH 🧠
In Ep. 163, guest authors @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @jamesldulin.bsky.social discuss how negativity can creep into your community, especially as your readership grows.

Stream/download/watch Ep. 163
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July 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
obeytheauthor.bsky.social
I write badass characters slaying dragons. I enjoy combining action with character-driven stories that feature diverse heroes and heroines. Want a badass samurai or a badass monster hunter? I got you. ⚔️
July 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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REVIEW: Return of the Sistah Samurai by
@obeytheauthor.bsky.social 💛🌻

"This was SO much fun! It’s got all the charm and heart and funkiness and geekiness and badassery that made the first instalment so amazing, except just crank it all up to eleven."

beforewegoblog.com/review-retur...
Review: Return of the Sistah Samurai by Tatiana Obey
beforewegoblog.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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adrianmgibson.bsky.social
Ep. 163 of @sffaddictspod.bsky.social is LIVE! Join host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social and @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @jamesldulin.bsky.social for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY.

Stream/download/watch:
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July 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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sffaddictspod.bsky.social
Ep. 163 is LIVE! Join host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social and guest authors @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social & @jamesldulin.bsky.social for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY.

Stream/download/watch Ep. 163:
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July 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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What does COMMUNITY mean to AUTHORS? 🏘️
Ep. 163 airs tomorrow, with guest authors @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social & @jamesldulin.bsky.social sharing what community means to them as indie authors.

Available July 15 in audio/video:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtube.com/@FanFiAddict
July 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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jamesldulin.bsky.social
Join in the fun. I learned a lot from my fellow panelists @obeytheauthor.bsky.social and @ryancahill.bsky.social Thanks for being an amazing host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social.
sffaddictspod.bsky.social SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · Jul 13
INDIE APPRECIATION MONTH CONTINUES! Ep. 163 airs on Tuesday, with host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social and guests @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @jamesldulin.bsky.social laying out the foundations for BUILDING A COMMUNITY.

Available July 15
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youtube.com/@FanFiAddict
July 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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sffaddictspod.bsky.social
Host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social was joined on the show by authors @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social & @jamesldulin.bsky.social for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY. Stay tuned this Sunday for more info on this panel.

All episodes available in audio/video.
July 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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adrianmgibson.bsky.social
I’m excited to once again be participating in @writehive.bsky.social’s annual conference, both as a panelist and as the host/interviewer for the Guest of Honor interview with the amazing @obeytheauthor.bsky.social! Don’t miss out on all of the content WriteHive will be offering up from July 11-13!!!
July 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
obeytheauthor.bsky.social
BOTH books in The Champloo Mixes series is now available to purchase at The Broken Binding! Thanks to The Broken Binding, I can provide an affordable signed option for all my international readers!

Available in both hardcover & paperback

Link: www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/product-page...
Return of the Sistah Samurai HB (Tatiana Obey) | The Broken Binding
Afro Samurai meets The Boondocks in this anime-inspired novel.I've wanted nothing more than to become a Sistah Samurai. When I was expelled from the training academy for sneaking in my stupid ex-boyfr...
www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
obeytheauthor.bsky.social
I'm going live with Sitting with the Griots Podcast in 30 minutes!

www.youtube.com/live/DORMV4K...
Sitting With the Griots ft Tatiana Obey
YouTube video by Sean Polidore
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June 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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jangodfrey.bsky.social
Sistah Samurai is back!!

Been looking forward to this one. Go grab it where you can.

#Booksky 📚
obeytheauthor.bsky.social Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · Jun 19
It's release day for RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI!

For me & my family, Juneteenth has always been a day of celebration, laughter, roots, & community. Today, I wanted to share that celebration with you. Happy #Juneteenth!

#booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooksky
The book, "Return of the Sistah Samurai" sitting on the root of a magnolia tree, with the words, "It's release day" and "Happy Juneteenth" added to the image.
June 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Happening in 20 minutes!!!

Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iag...
obeytheauthor.bsky.social Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · Jun 18
I'm throwing a release day launch party at 1:00 CST to celebrate the launch of RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI!

I'll be joined by fellow author homies @purviswrites.bsky.social and @clockhartwrite.bsky.social. You know, just blerds hanging out being blerds.

Link: www.youtube.com/live/2iagMw6...
Cut down the patriarchy! ⚔️ Book launch celebration with Tatiana Obey
YouTube video by Written In Melanin
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June 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
obeytheauthor.bsky.social
It's release day for RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI!

For me & my family, Juneteenth has always been a day of celebration, laughter, roots, & community. Today, I wanted to share that celebration with you. Happy #Juneteenth!

#booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooksky
The book, "Return of the Sistah Samurai" sitting on the root of a magnolia tree, with the words, "It's release day" and "Happy Juneteenth" added to the image.
June 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
obeytheauthor.bsky.social
I'm throwing a release day launch party at 1:00 CST to celebrate the launch of RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI!

I'll be joined by fellow author homies @purviswrites.bsky.social and @clockhartwrite.bsky.social. You know, just blerds hanging out being blerds.

Link: www.youtube.com/live/2iagMw6...
Cut down the patriarchy! ⚔️ Book launch celebration with Tatiana Obey
YouTube video by Written In Melanin
www.youtube.com
June 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM