“Every time a Black queer love story is written, published, and read, it defies a system that has long sought to erase us. It challenges harmful narratives and replaces them with authentic, unapologetic representation.”
Aunt W.L. Tracy, Editorial Director, www.onyxlee.pub

Four years ago today I introduced Les Shade...cross dressing proprietor of Shade's Speakeasy...to host a virtual release event for my novel Masquerade. Video of the event is still available to view on my YouTube page (anneshade1623)
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Anyone interested in a little Black Girl Magic?
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Discussing Queer Romance this Valentine Weekend during the Twin Cities Pride Queer Writes Book Fair.
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I'm Black, Queer and Proud every second, minute, hour, day of my life. No amount of erasure from any person or law revision will change that ✊🏾🏳️‍🌈

Soooo...I got too happy and prematurely announced that my novella "Bouquet of Love" from @boldstrokesbooks "My Secret Valentine" anthology was being released as a stand-alone this month when it's actually going to be released NEXT January 2026 🤦🏾‍♀️. Sorry for the confusion, folks 🤷🏾‍♀️.