Nikki T. Grant
@nikkitgrant.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, fangirl, INTP, cofounder of
Story Spinner Ent, '21 #DVMentor mentor, #TeamAuDHD, She/Her. Demi/pan 🏳️🌈
Story Spinner Ent, '21 #DVMentor mentor, #TeamAuDHD, She/Her. Demi/pan 🏳️🌈
I read this book, The Automatic Writing Experience, and they talked about a sort of trance writing to the spirits but while Im interested in the concept of speaking to my ancestors, this felt very white. So any of my Black diasporic fam have any book recs on communing with the ancestors for me?
October 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I read this book, The Automatic Writing Experience, and they talked about a sort of trance writing to the spirits but while Im interested in the concept of speaking to my ancestors, this felt very white. So any of my Black diasporic fam have any book recs on communing with the ancestors for me?
They made America great again
...but only if you fit in a narrow box.
And 17yo Black and closeted Samira def doesn’t. So when her family goes on the run in neo-Jim Crow America, she has a lot to fear, including losing her heart to another girl on the run #DVPit #YA #D #H #CoA #T #SPF
...but only if you fit in a narrow box.
And 17yo Black and closeted Samira def doesn’t. So when her family goes on the run in neo-Jim Crow America, she has a lot to fear, including losing her heart to another girl on the run #DVPit #YA #D #H #CoA #T #SPF
October 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I've been struggling with my sense of self and imposter syndrome for a long time now. Let's talk about it nikkitgrant.substack.com/p/to-be-a-fr...
To Be A Fraud
A Rebuke of Imposter Syndrome
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October 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I've been struggling with my sense of self and imposter syndrome for a long time now. Let's talk about it nikkitgrant.substack.com/p/to-be-a-fr...
YA social horror/thriller along the lines of PARABLE OF THE SOWER on a roadtrip across racist America.
17yo Samira is on the run with her fam in neo-Jim Crow America, struggling through Sundown Towns, lynch mobs, and illegal love with another girl. #DVPit #YA #CoA #D #H #SPF #T
17yo Samira is on the run with her fam in neo-Jim Crow America, struggling through Sundown Towns, lynch mobs, and illegal love with another girl. #DVPit #YA #CoA #D #H #SPF #T
October 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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If your hashtag searching is not working for #DVpit we created a feed for the hashtag. Please always try to search the hashtag first, but this feed includes all posts under the hashtag as well. We will update during the day as we learn more from bsky bsky.app/profile/did:...
#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co
October 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
If your hashtag searching is not working for #DVpit we created a feed for the hashtag. Please always try to search the hashtag first, but this feed includes all posts under the hashtag as well. We will update during the day as we learn more from bsky bsky.app/profile/did:...
In near future USA, 17yo Samira’s family must flee to Mexico when her older sister gets death threats after a protest against Jim Crow-like laws. On the trip she’s exposed to the horrors of the county and to love she never expected to have. An illegal love with another girl. #DVPit #YA #D #SPF #T
October 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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We're aware the hashtag searching is down right now. We have reports it does work if you redownload the app, but is still buggy on desktop. We've contacted bluesky and will update soon #dvpit
#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co
October 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We're aware the hashtag searching is down right now. We have reports it does work if you redownload the app, but is still buggy on desktop. We've contacted bluesky and will update soon #dvpit
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#DVpit is 1 week away!
We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints!
For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event!
more info: dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky
We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints!
For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event!
more info: dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky
October 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#DVpit is 1 week away!
We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints!
For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event!
more info: dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky
We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints!
For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event!
more info: dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky
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Hip Hop Vampire Hunters 🥛🍯
August 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Hip Hop Vampire Hunters 🥛🍯
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📣Announcing #PreDV and #DVParty!📣
Excited to bring back #PreDV & #DVParty leading up to #DVPit!
Practice your pitches during #PreDV on Mon, Sept 29, 2025!
Get to know your fellow participants during #DVParty from Oct 2-Oct 7!
Follow this account or dvpit.carrd.co for all official announcements!
Excited to bring back #PreDV & #DVParty leading up to #DVPit!
Practice your pitches during #PreDV on Mon, Sept 29, 2025!
Get to know your fellow participants during #DVParty from Oct 2-Oct 7!
Follow this account or dvpit.carrd.co for all official announcements!
August 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
📣Announcing #PreDV and #DVParty!📣
Excited to bring back #PreDV & #DVParty leading up to #DVPit!
Practice your pitches during #PreDV on Mon, Sept 29, 2025!
Get to know your fellow participants during #DVParty from Oct 2-Oct 7!
Follow this account or dvpit.carrd.co for all official announcements!
Excited to bring back #PreDV & #DVParty leading up to #DVPit!
Practice your pitches during #PreDV on Mon, Sept 29, 2025!
Get to know your fellow participants during #DVParty from Oct 2-Oct 7!
Follow this account or dvpit.carrd.co for all official announcements!
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The DX of ASD makes it very clear that the full impact of an Autistic Person's Autistic traits may not fully manifest (and therefore qualify the person for a Dx of ASD) until social demands exceed the person's capacity (like ... you know ... puberty, adulthood, etc ...)
April 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The DX of ASD makes it very clear that the full impact of an Autistic Person's Autistic traits may not fully manifest (and therefore qualify the person for a Dx of ASD) until social demands exceed the person's capacity (like ... you know ... puberty, adulthood, etc ...)
YA social horror/thriller along the lines of PARABLE OF THE SOWER on a roadtrip across racist America.
17yo Samira is on the run with her fam in neo-Jim Crow America, struggling through Sundown Towns, lynch mobs, and illegal love with another girl. #QueerPit #YA #CoA #D #H #SPF #T
17yo Samira is on the run with her fam in neo-Jim Crow America, struggling through Sundown Towns, lynch mobs, and illegal love with another girl. #QueerPit #YA #CoA #D #H #SPF #T
August 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
They made America great again...but only if you fit in a narrow box. And 17yo Black and closeted Samira def doesn't. So when her family goes on the run in neo-Jim Crow America, she has a lot to fear, including losing her heart to another girl on the run #queerpit #YA #D #H #CoA #T #SPF
August 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In near future USA, 17yo Samira's family must flee to Mexico when her older sister gets death threats after a protest against Jim Crow-like laws. On the trip she's exposed to the horrors of the county and to love she never expected to have. An illegal love with another girl. #QueerPit #YA #D #SPF #T
August 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In near future USA, 17yo Samira's family must flee to Mexico when her older sister gets death threats after a protest against Jim Crow-like laws. On the trip she's exposed to the horrors of the county and to love she never expected to have. An illegal love with another girl. #QueerPit #YA #D #SPF #T
Just a reminder Im on Threads way more often than here www.threads.net/@nikkitgrant
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Fic CR: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
NF CR: The Source of Self-Regard by Toni Morrison. See the latest conversations with...
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June 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Just a reminder Im on Threads way more often than here www.threads.net/@nikkitgrant
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Before we begin, some housekeeping:
Salute to the community in LA standing on business this weekend to protect their people from state violence and abduction. If you've got it to give, please consider pitching in on a bail fund: www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/nbfn-dire...
Salute to the community in LA standing on business this weekend to protect their people from state violence and abduction. If you've got it to give, please consider pitching in on a bail fund: www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/nbfn-dire...
National Bail Fund Network — Community Justice Exchange
www.communityjusticeexchange.org
June 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Before we begin, some housekeeping:
Salute to the community in LA standing on business this weekend to protect their people from state violence and abduction. If you've got it to give, please consider pitching in on a bail fund: www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/nbfn-dire...
Salute to the community in LA standing on business this weekend to protect their people from state violence and abduction. If you've got it to give, please consider pitching in on a bail fund: www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/nbfn-dire...
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3...2...1... Let's jam.
June 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
3...2...1... Let's jam.
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I want filmmakers to be their own franchises. I don't want SINNERS 2. I want the next Ryan Coogler movie.
Ryan Coogler Says He ‘Never’ Considered Making a ‘Sinners’ Sequel, Wanted to ‘Get Away’ From Franchise Films: ‘I Wanted It to Be a Holistic and Finished Thing’
Ryan Coogler says he wanted to 'get away' from franchise films when making 'Sinners.'
variety.com
June 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I want filmmakers to be their own franchises. I don't want SINNERS 2. I want the next Ryan Coogler movie.
I took the plunge and started a Substack. Come join me in The Word Garden nikkitgrant.substack.com?r=5qqt57&utm...
The Word Garden | Nikki T. Grant | Substack
A Substack chronicling the setting down of roots and blooming of one writer's career. Click to read The Word Garden, by Nikki T. Grant, a Substack publication. Launched a few seconds ago.
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May 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I took the plunge and started a Substack. Come join me in The Word Garden nikkitgrant.substack.com?r=5qqt57&utm...
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AND we are holding an open call! If you are an unagented, unpublished BIPOC writer, you can submit your short story for a chance to join us in this anthology. Visit TheseKindredHearts.com
May 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
AND we are holding an open call! If you are an unagented, unpublished BIPOC writer, you can submit your short story for a chance to join us in this anthology. Visit TheseKindredHearts.com
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Been keeping my lips shut about this one for a while. Super excited to be a part of THESE KINDRED HEARTS with some really really talented folks. I’m writing the “I will burn it all down for you” supernatural boyfriend this Buffy teen always wanted 😂
I’m SO excited to finally announce this amazing project, THESE KINDRED HEARTS, a YA romantasy anthology featuring stories by incredibly talented BIPOC authors. Because what’s more magical than young love? Coming Spring ‘26 from Zando/Sweet July Books!
May 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Been keeping my lips shut about this one for a while. Super excited to be a part of THESE KINDRED HEARTS with some really really talented folks. I’m writing the “I will burn it all down for you” supernatural boyfriend this Buffy teen always wanted 😂
I've been sitting on this for a while. I'm so excited to bring you guys my little magical sapphic love story between two Black girls with the backdrop of New Orleans. Thanks so much to @shariwrites.bsky.social and @tjohler.bsky.social for this opportunity.
May 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I've been sitting on this for a while. I'm so excited to bring you guys my little magical sapphic love story between two Black girls with the backdrop of New Orleans. Thanks so much to @shariwrites.bsky.social and @tjohler.bsky.social for this opportunity.