KnightAuthor
@knightauthor.bsky.social
Author: cozy mysteries, 1900s historical fiction. Retired news reporter. Wig reviewer. A black woman telling our stories. 📚And please, just BOOK TALK. NC resident. Yellow Springs, OH native. Check out the books & blog therealknightauthor.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Thrilled to share that my novel was named the Historical Fiction Runner-Up for Indie Author of the Year in the Indie Author Project Awards, representing authors across the U.S. and Canada! 🎉📚 #booksky #writersofbooksky #blackbookdky
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Thrilled to share that my novel was named the Historical Fiction Runner-Up for Indie Author of the Year in the Indie Author Project Awards, representing authors across the U.S. and Canada! 🎉📚 #booksky #writersofbooksky #blackbookdky
I know it’s day 13 and I’ve been out of town. I did do some writing while I was on the road but I finally got to chapter 3 in book 2 of this cozy mystery series. Banged out about 2000 words today so I’m not mad. #booksky
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I know it’s day 13 and I’ve been out of town. I did do some writing while I was on the road but I finally got to chapter 3 in book 2 of this cozy mystery series. Banged out about 2000 words today so I’m not mad. #booksky
Got some news yesterday that’s gonna change my writing game. More later.😊
November 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Got some news yesterday that’s gonna change my writing game. More later.😊
Logged 2000 words today then the computer ran out of juice. Will pick it up tomorrow #writenownovember
November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Logged 2000 words today then the computer ran out of juice. Will pick it up tomorrow #writenownovember
ROAD TRIP! Should get lots of writing done this week! #blackbooksky #writenownovember
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
ROAD TRIP! Should get lots of writing done this week! #blackbooksky #writenownovember
@questpit.bsky.social what are the rules? Do we like or just repost?
November 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
@questpit.bsky.social what are the rules? Do we like or just repost?
A killer wig. A viral review. A southern sleuth with style.
Think Jessica Fletcher meets Madea.
🥃 Sweet tea, sharp tongues & plenty of shade.
#BIPOC #CozyMystery #QuestPit
Think Jessica Fletcher meets Madea.
🥃 Sweet tea, sharp tongues & plenty of shade.
#BIPOC #CozyMystery #QuestPit
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A killer wig. A viral review. A southern sleuth with style.
Think Jessica Fletcher meets Madea.
🥃 Sweet tea, sharp tongues & plenty of shade.
#BIPOC #CozyMystery #QuestPit
Think Jessica Fletcher meets Madea.
🥃 Sweet tea, sharp tongues & plenty of shade.
#BIPOC #CozyMystery #QuestPit
Joined Victoria Christopher Murray’s #writenownovember group to get 50K words in this month (but I keep getting distracted).
November 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Joined Victoria Christopher Murray’s #writenownovember group to get 50K words in this month (but I keep getting distracted).
Today is newsletter day so I’m working on my next update. Not on my newsletter list? Email me at info@therealknightauthor.com to join! #blackbooksky #diversebooksky #booksky
October 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today is newsletter day so I’m working on my next update. Not on my newsletter list? Email me at info@therealknightauthor.com to join! #blackbooksky #diversebooksky #booksky
My latest! Romantic suspense, intrigue, deceit! Get it now.
October 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
My latest! Romantic suspense, intrigue, deceit! Get it now.
NEWSFLASH: I’ve created a new Instagram page for my romantic suspense and cozy mysteries so go there. @tanzykohl_mysteries. Thank you! #booksky
October 18, 2025 at 2:12 AM
NEWSFLASH: I’ve created a new Instagram page for my romantic suspense and cozy mysteries so go there. @tanzykohl_mysteries. Thank you! #booksky
finally lethal lace front is just about ready to go to the street team. I am so happy I got through this first book now it’s time to plot the second. #booksky
October 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
finally lethal lace front is just about ready to go to the street team. I am so happy I got through this first book now it’s time to plot the second. #booksky
Enjoyed moderating the Scandal and Spotlight track with Monica Chenault Kilgore at Black Book Bash. @charmstrong.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Enjoyed moderating the Scandal and Spotlight track with Monica Chenault Kilgore at Black Book Bash. @charmstrong.bsky.social
My take on Black Book Bash family reunion weekend. #blackbooksky
October 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My take on Black Book Bash family reunion weekend. #blackbooksky
@pagesandbeats.blacksky.app can we talk about forensic psychology? Sat in on your panels at BBB. Thanks.
October 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
@pagesandbeats.blacksky.app can we talk about forensic psychology? Sat in on your panels at BBB. Thanks.
My hubby loves my cornbread and biscuits! They’re almost gone!
October 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
My hubby loves my cornbread and biscuits! They’re almost gone!
Join me and author Kim Johnson at #blackbookbash in Jacksonville Sat. at 9 am. We’re talking YA historical fiction.
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Join me and author Kim Johnson at #blackbookbash in Jacksonville Sat. at 9 am. We’re talking YA historical fiction.
My debut historical got picked:
To be considered for the BookLife Elite collection, a self-published book must:
Receive a starred review from Publishers Weekly.
Be designated an editor's pick: by BookLife Reviews.
Achieve a high score: in the judging for Publishers Weekly's BookLife Prize. #booksky
To be considered for the BookLife Elite collection, a self-published book must:
Receive a starred review from Publishers Weekly.
Be designated an editor's pick: by BookLife Reviews.
Achieve a high score: in the judging for Publishers Weekly's BookLife Prize. #booksky
September 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My debut historical got picked:
To be considered for the BookLife Elite collection, a self-published book must:
Receive a starred review from Publishers Weekly.
Be designated an editor's pick: by BookLife Reviews.
Achieve a high score: in the judging for Publishers Weekly's BookLife Prize. #booksky
To be considered for the BookLife Elite collection, a self-published book must:
Receive a starred review from Publishers Weekly.
Be designated an editor's pick: by BookLife Reviews.
Achieve a high score: in the judging for Publishers Weekly's BookLife Prize. #booksky
Update: I’m not only a panelist at @blackbookbash but in order to help out, I’m moderating another panel about my first love: historical fiction! So come see Denny Bryce and Monica Chenault-Kilgore ‘cause it’s gonna be lively! @dennysbryce @monicackilgore #booksky
September 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Update: I’m not only a panelist at @blackbookbash but in order to help out, I’m moderating another panel about my first love: historical fiction! So come see Denny Bryce and Monica Chenault-Kilgore ‘cause it’s gonna be lively! @dennysbryce @monicackilgore #booksky