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Nicole Givens Kurtz
@nicolegkurtz.bsky.social
Award-winning author of cyberpunk noir, SF mysteries, Fantasy suspense and weird westerns.
Thank you to those who support diversity, indie publishing, and bold, fearless, fiction for the last 15 years!
October 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Reminder as you reflect on the week and prepare for the weekend...
October 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
To help kickoff #BlackSpecMonth!
New Release: FABRICATED: A CYBIL LEWIS SF MYSTERY

It's a whodunit with themes of wrongful incarceration, the cost of ambition, and how the truth never stays buried.
#BuyMyBook #NewRelease #SF #sciencefictionbooks
Available at Mocha Memoirs Press
📚💙 #BlackSky
October 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I've been head down for months, especially with the day job. It went into BEAST mode.

But, I'm happy to report, that I have finished the first draft of the third book in my Kingdom of Aves fantasy-mystery series. It's titled, Birds of a Feather Burn Together, and I am excited to share it!
#Fantasy
September 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
If you support and love #AfroFuturism #Afrofuturist stories, please consider reviewing FABRICATED. The story is set in futuristic DC after the fall of the U.S. Cybil is a PI in The District investigating cases of her choosing. Cover Art by @natania.bsky.social

www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
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July 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Attention SF Readers and Reviewers!
If you're on #NetGalley, my upcoming novel, FABRICATED: A CYBIL LEWIS SF Novel is available for a limited time only.

You can get a copy to review here: www.netgalley.com/widget/89010...

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#SF
#BlackSF
#Cyberpunk
#CyberpunkNoir
July 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I'm so thrilled to announce that Falstaff Dread has acquired my southern holler novella Leave a Pretty Corpse for release in 2026.

@falstaffbooks.bsky.social
#horror
#BlackHorror
#SouthernHorror
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June 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Here is my @StokerCon2025 panels I will be participating in. Other times you can me at the Black Women Horror Writers Table in the dealer's room.
June 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Our mission statement for the last 15 years has been to amplify marginalized voices in speculative fiction.
That hasn't changed.
When you support and buy our books, you're assisting those voices being heard, read, and consumed.
We publish bold, fearless fiction.
That's our pride.
#HappyPride
June 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I waited until today, so you didn't think this fun, amazing urban fantasy was a joke! Don't take my word for it.

Author @teelglenn.bsky.social said, "...The reader is pulled along on a riveting, thrill ride that flips the script on life, death and the true meaning of family!! A great read!"
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April 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Have you always wanted to work with a small press company? Mocha Memoirs Press has over 14 years in the business.
Now might be the time for you to join our team.
March 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Love creating content for social media? Have marketing skills you aren't using?

We need you. 👇🏾

@mochamemoirspress.com
#BlackSky
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March 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
FYI-You can get all of Mocha Memoirs Press, LLC titles at Bookshop, BN, Kobo, and other platforms, including directly from our website, mochamemoirspress.com.

Support indie and small press publishers!

#BlackSky
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March 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Today's my birthday. It would be great if everyone could either:
1. leave a review of my work, if you've ready any.
2. Check out the pre-order for my upcoming urban fantasy
3. Be kind to each other
4. Read and support indie authors and Black authors in SF

You can pre-order at mochamemoirspress.com.
February 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Beauty
February 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
One of my Amaryllis bloomed.
Here's a dose of beauty to start your weekend.
February 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I haven't been as active as I wanted to be, but life be life-ing.
Some good things have happened that may interest.

1. My short story, "The Way Home," is a part of the Marvel Sam Wilson: Shield of Captain America anthology.

2. My fungus horror story appears in Dark Spores!

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BlackSky
January 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Bandit's first "snow."
She liked it, I think. 🤣
#puppysfirstsnow
January 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Olive demonstrates my enthusiasm for Mondays.
December 2, 2024 at 9:49 PM
The first 700 words of Book #3 of the Kingdom of Aves (aay-Ves) is down in draft #1. I'm thrilled to be back in the kingdom.
#SeeTheUnseen
November 19, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Tonight's dinner: pita with olive oil, garlic goat cheese, onions, and portobello mushrooms.
November 19, 2024 at 1:48 AM
These two keep me on my toes!

I love them to the moon.
Show me your pets.
#Pomeranian
#DogMom
November 17, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Our funding campaign ended without meeting our goal. 😔But we had amazing support from so many readers, authors, and SF lovers! The campaign received over 2503 visits to the site, and raised over $3000 for authors and the editor of A Crack in the Code.

Thank you!!
November 14, 2024 at 3:45 PM
I've been working on my Cybil Lewis novel. It's the 4th in the series. It's been awhile since the last one. There have been other stories in The District universe but I'm back to the one who started it all.

Cybil's a P.I. in The District, futuristic DC.
cybillewisseries.blogspot.com #Blacksky 📚💙
November 11, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Today's #ramen
Momofunko Sweet and Spicy ramen with green onions. No broth.

I really like #momofunko ramen and sauces.
November 10, 2024 at 6:47 PM