@shavaughnb.bsky.social
I write about the intersection of the Creator Economy and the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry — two spaces driven by storytelling, community, and customer-centric thinking.
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I am captivated by the explosion of BookTok, Instagram book influencers, and the sheer power these creators now hold, so I wrote about it.
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
Customers literally have been "rejecting Netflix for years", from canceling subscriptions, to raising issues around price increases, password sharing, even how the platform lacks any regard for the actual content consumers consistently state they want to watch.
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros asks shareholders to reject takeover bid from Paramount, saying merger with Netflix is better for customers.
December 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Customers literally have been "rejecting Netflix for years", from canceling subscriptions, to raising issues around price increases, password sharing, even how the platform lacks any regard for the actual content consumers consistently state they want to watch.
What I’m Learning About the Publishing Industry: Ongoing notes on technology, power shifts, and the future of books.
#Publishing #Authors #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackSky
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#Publishing #Authors #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackSky
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What I’m Learning About the Publishing Industry
Ongoing notes on technology, power shifts, and the future of books
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December 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
What I’m Learning About the Publishing Industry: Ongoing notes on technology, power shifts, and the future of books.
#Publishing #Authors #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackSky
open.substack.com/pub/shavaugh...
#Publishing #Authors #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackSky
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12 Children's book recommendations written by Black authors to gift this holiday season.
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
December 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
12 Children's book recommendations written by Black authors to gift this holiday season.
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
Chile....
December 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Chile....
The literary world has a new heartbeat—and it’s pulsing from the grounds of a fast-growing book festival that’s taking the global book community by storm; Black Romance Book Festival.
#BlackSky #BookSky #RomanceBook #BlackBookSky
#BlackSky #BookSky #RomanceBook #BlackBookSky
December 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The literary world has a new heartbeat—and it’s pulsing from the grounds of a fast-growing book festival that’s taking the global book community by storm; Black Romance Book Festival.
#BlackSky #BookSky #RomanceBook #BlackBookSky
#BlackSky #BookSky #RomanceBook #BlackBookSky
Discourse this early in the morning Pastor?
A woman will look directly at you… knowing she got plenty good money in her pocket
And
Still take yours
And
Still take yours
December 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Discourse this early in the morning Pastor?
I am captivated by the explosion of BookTok, Instagram book influencers, and the sheer power these creators now hold, so I wrote about it.
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
December 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I am captivated by the explosion of BookTok, Instagram book influencers, and the sheer power these creators now hold, so I wrote about it.
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
Right? That clip between Ming and Aoki about "weight".
What’s the hashtag for Kimora’s new show? Interesting family dynamics that we’re seeing….
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Right? That clip between Ming and Aoki about "weight".
The fact that you damn near have to become a content creator to seek opportunities whether that is a traditional job or creative one is just....
a woman in a blue jacket is sitting in a classroom looking up at the sky .
ALT: a woman in a blue jacket is sitting in a classroom looking up at the sky .
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December 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The fact that you damn near have to become a content creator to seek opportunities whether that is a traditional job or creative one is just....
Black Sky after dark..
a woman with a surprised look on her face is saying oh my goodness
ALT: a woman with a surprised look on her face is saying oh my goodness
media.tenor.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Black Sky after dark..
You'll absolutely enjoy it!
I be reading a lot of books, and I’m finna start reading smut & romance more frequently…..
December 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
You'll absolutely enjoy it!
Speaking of Trans authors, I recently read a pretty interesting article about Cipher, the indie publishing company publishes exclusively queer and trans literature to amplify work from underserved authors that is consistently overlooked by bigger publishers. lithub.com/life-giving-...
December 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Speaking of Trans authors, I recently read a pretty interesting article about Cipher, the indie publishing company publishes exclusively queer and trans literature to amplify work from underserved authors that is consistently overlooked by bigger publishers. lithub.com/life-giving-...
Real leaders used to "lean in" when entertainers went too far. Under no circumstances would "Pharrell" be allowed to double down on his stance if this were a different era.
And we dont have any real African American leadership anymore to check these folks into reality. Everything is church based and they do not organize politically on a national scale anymore.
December 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Real leaders used to "lean in" when entertainers went too far. Under no circumstances would "Pharrell" be allowed to double down on his stance if this were a different era.
$2,544,868.46 preferably in my checking account
What’s one thing you want for Christmas? Large or small, what’s something that would make you over-the-moon happy?
December 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
$2,544,868.46 preferably in my checking account
🤣🤣 OMG
A woman will text you out of the blue after disappearing on you for 3 years and having a baby talking about “sorry about that” smh
December 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🤣🤣 OMG
"Why are you down there", always sends me 🤭
it's a crime they never released this soundtrack
Brandy’s label didn't want to release it because they wanted to image her as a rnb urban artist, not a pop artist.
Brandy’s label didn't want to release it because they wanted to image her as a rnb urban artist, not a pop artist.
December 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
"Why are you down there", always sends me 🤭
Interesting
Y'all, I was in Mississippi today for my nephews J-State graduation and got this when I opened Blue Sky
December 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Interesting
Yes please, I'm tired of seeing "therapy terms" used incorrectly.
December 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Yes please, I'm tired of seeing "therapy terms" used incorrectly.
Fire!
December 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Fire!
This month, we’re excited to introduce you to Mike Toney, a visionary storyteller and artist whose work blends emotional depth, cultural heritage, and stunning visual art.
December 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This month, we’re excited to introduce you to Mike Toney, a visionary storyteller and artist whose work blends emotional depth, cultural heritage, and stunning visual art.
Hey friends, if you enjoy
Pirates of the Caribbean, adventure, supernatural fantasy, humor, & iconic characters you want to cop Vanessa Riley's "Fire Sword and Sea". Follow FMC Jacquotte, as she raids the Caribbean, making enemies & amassing a fortune in stolen gold
#BlackBookSky #BookSky #BlackSky
Pirates of the Caribbean, adventure, supernatural fantasy, humor, & iconic characters you want to cop Vanessa Riley's "Fire Sword and Sea". Follow FMC Jacquotte, as she raids the Caribbean, making enemies & amassing a fortune in stolen gold
#BlackBookSky #BookSky #BlackSky
December 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Hey friends, if you enjoy
Pirates of the Caribbean, adventure, supernatural fantasy, humor, & iconic characters you want to cop Vanessa Riley's "Fire Sword and Sea". Follow FMC Jacquotte, as she raids the Caribbean, making enemies & amassing a fortune in stolen gold
#BlackBookSky #BookSky #BlackSky
Pirates of the Caribbean, adventure, supernatural fantasy, humor, & iconic characters you want to cop Vanessa Riley's "Fire Sword and Sea". Follow FMC Jacquotte, as she raids the Caribbean, making enemies & amassing a fortune in stolen gold
#BlackBookSky #BookSky #BlackSky
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Today Psychopomp & Circumstance hits UK shelves!
A Southern Gothic with family secrets, Gullah funeral traditions, a beautifully strange house & a sprinkling of magic. In hardcover, eBook, & audio.
Thank you to the phenomenal @csecooney.bsky.social for these lovely words.
#booksky #Blackbooksky
A Southern Gothic with family secrets, Gullah funeral traditions, a beautifully strange house & a sprinkling of magic. In hardcover, eBook, & audio.
Thank you to the phenomenal @csecooney.bsky.social for these lovely words.
#booksky #Blackbooksky
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today Psychopomp & Circumstance hits UK shelves!
A Southern Gothic with family secrets, Gullah funeral traditions, a beautifully strange house & a sprinkling of magic. In hardcover, eBook, & audio.
Thank you to the phenomenal @csecooney.bsky.social for these lovely words.
#booksky #Blackbooksky
A Southern Gothic with family secrets, Gullah funeral traditions, a beautifully strange house & a sprinkling of magic. In hardcover, eBook, & audio.
Thank you to the phenomenal @csecooney.bsky.social for these lovely words.
#booksky #Blackbooksky
This book is on my TBR list
My eyes are too tired to read ATM but all I want to do is keep going on the inner worlds zine 😂 however, I AM very much enjoying the Son of the Morning audiobook #blackbooksky #booksky
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inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-nine-e...
December 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM
This book is on my TBR list
I'm going to add this book to my "anticipated book release" list in my newsletter.
ICYMI:The People’s Library- A thought-provoking science fiction set in near-future Cleveland, follows a reluctant curator of digital human consciousness who must uncover secrets & navigate ethical quandaries when anti-AI rebels attack the futuristic library. #ThePeoplesLibrary #booksky #blackbooksky
December 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I'm going to add this book to my "anticipated book release" list in my newsletter.
I purchased “Firstborn of the Sun”, by Marvellous Michael Anson a few weeks ago. I stayed up until almost 3:00 am reading this book. 185 pages later, I’m hooked! The world building, magical systems, and character development are chef's Kiss👌🏾.
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
December 2, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I purchased “Firstborn of the Sun”, by Marvellous Michael Anson a few weeks ago. I stayed up until almost 3:00 am reading this book. 185 pages later, I’m hooked! The world building, magical systems, and character development are chef's Kiss👌🏾.
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky
#BlackSky #BookSky #BlackBookSky