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Tatiana Obey
@obeytheauthor.bsky.social
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🏹 Black & Indie Fantasy Author
⚔️ I write badass characters slaying dragons
🗡️ Diverse character-driven action fantasy
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I write badass characters slaying dragons. I enjoy combining action with character-driven stories that feature diverse heroes and heroines. Want a badass samurai or a badass monster hunter? I got you. ⚔️
July 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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It's release day for RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI!

For me & my family, Juneteenth has always been a day of celebration, laughter, roots, & community. Today, I wanted to share that celebration with you. Happy #Juneteenth!

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The book, "Return of the Sistah Samurai" sitting on the root of a magnolia tree, with the words, "It's release day" and "Happy Juneteenth" added to the image.
June 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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3 more days before RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI officially drops!

Are you ready for the summer?!

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The hardcover and paperback book of Return of the Sistah Samurai sitting on a table with the text, "3 Days Left," written across the top of the photo.
June 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Meet Brotha Monk Huey, a supporting character in both Sistah Samurai and Return of the Sistah Samurai. Yes, I have finally shared his name. But really, are any of my Boondocks fans surprised? 🤭

Available before release at my website: www.tatianaobey.com

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A Black man in orange monk robes on a orange graphic background.
June 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Return of the Sistah Samurai is now available to preorder everywhere! You can also request it at your local library and indie bookstores.

BUT, if you want to read the book now before it officially releases, you can order it from my website! 😊

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The text 'Now Available Everywhere' superimposed atop the hardcover and paperback of Return of the Sistah Samurai.
June 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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When someone buys a signed copy of Sistah Samurai, I always include a playlist card with art and a QR code to the playlist. Of course, I had to make another playlist card for the sequel! 😊

Preorder Link: www.tatianaobey.com/shop

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Two books, Sistah Samurai and Return of the Sistah Samurai, displayed with a playlist card of the main characters. Stylized images of two Black women against a pink background.
June 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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I am excited to reveal the mystery gift for RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI preorder campaign--a Sistah Samurai collectible trading card!!!

The holographic cards are for the first 50 people to preorder a physical copy of the book. And, um, there are 12 left. 👀

Preorder link: www.tatianaobey.com/shop
May 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Meet Sistah Monique who is returning for one more go around in RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI. She's busy and got a hundred things to do. But what's one more responsibility on her shoulders?

Preorder available at my website: tatianaobey.com/shop
A Black lady samurai wearing a pink yukata and hakama while holding a sword aloft behind her head. The quote on a pink background, "Hope was like a sunflower, always fighting to reach the sky."
May 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Everyone who preorders a physical copy of Return of the Sistah Samurai will also receive these cute chibi stickers that I've made of the newest characters. Isn't Kayla and Imani so cute? 🥰

Preorder Link: www.tatianaobey.com/shop

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A sticker of a cute Black girl wearing a pink dress and holding a moon wand, inspired by Sailor Moon. Two stickers of cute black girls placed atop the book, Return of the Sistah Samurai.
May 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Meet Imani, one of the newest pov characters in RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI. Who said anxious introverts can't be badass?

Character art by me. 😊
May 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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I am SO ecstatic to announce that my short story, Fuck Them Kids, originally published by
@fiyahlitmag.bsky.social, has been selected for inclusion in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025!!!

I am speechless right now.

@marinerbooks.bsky.social.

lithub.com/here-are-the...
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy, edited by Nnedi Okorafor, against a physchedelic background. Featuring a short story by Tatiana Obey. Six Best American Book covers on a tan background.
May 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Meet Sistah Simone! For many of you, this isn't your first time meeting Sistah Simone. This time, in RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI, she is returning as a pov character. Summer is her favorite season and she is ready to have a good time.

Character art by me. 😊
Sistah Simone on a pink background holding a sword confidently on her shoulder. The quote, "At least my nails were painted, my baby hairs were laid, and my braids were all the way down to my booty," on a pink background.
May 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Boycotting Amazon but still want to support an indie author? I offer signed copies of all of my books directly from my website. Interested in a badass samurai or badass monster slayer? I got you. 😉

Website: tatianaobey.com/shop

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Book cover of a Black lady samurai standing majestically underneath a cherry blossom tree. A book cover of four Black lady samurai standing in a field of sunflowers. A book cover of a young woman riding in the desert on a windship. A book cover of a young woman with water magic swirling around her.
May 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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What do you do when you're an indie author who have spent most of your production budget on the cover and despises AI? Draw the character art yourself! Meet Kayla, one of the newest pov characters of RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI.

Preorder available at my website: tatianaobey.com/shop
A cute lolita Black girl in a pink dress and holding a yellow teddy bear, who is named Kayla. The quote, "I may be tiny, but I was mighty as fuck," against a pink background.
May 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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As an indie author, I wear a bunch of hats. One of my favorite things to do is design the hardcover version of a book. I thought I PEEKED with the Sistah Samurai hardcover. But I don't know, the sequel is looking pretty good. 😉

The preorder is available now: tatianaobey.com/shop
April 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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The world is on fire. So, of course I'm publishing a book about an intergenerational group of Black women supporting each other and taking care of business - with swords. And it releases on Juneteenth.

Preorder available now: www.tatianaobey.com/shop

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The cover of Return of the Sistah Samurai - with four Black women holding swords in a sunflower field.
April 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Sistah Samurai is back! This time she is taking down the patriarchy and bringing some new friends with her. It time's to get the clan back together. 🌻

Releases on Juneteenth. Available for preorder at the link: www.tatianaobey.com/shop

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April 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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In case you missed the cover reveal, here it is again in all her glory!

In this sequel to Sistah Samurai, the Illustrious Clan of Sistah Samurai is back! They're taking down the patriarchy and anyone else who dares to get in their way.

Preorder 👉🏽: www.tatianaobey.com/shop

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April 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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I had a great time last weekend at the Dallas Public Library's Femininomenon event in celebration of Women's History Month! It was an amazing opportunity to meet other women entrepreneurs & I enjoyed talking about my books with the community.

And look at my auntie showing up in her book merch! 😄
Tatiana Obey at a sitting at a table surrounded by her books. Tatiana Obey standing in front of a Femininomenon banner with the text 'where creative women rule!' Tatiana's aunt is wearing a Sistah Samurai shirt and standing in front of a Femininomenon banner with the text 'where creative women rule!'
April 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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The blurb for Return of the Sistah Samurai! Coming June 19, 2025.🌻

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March 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Thank you! It's the title to the sequel of my book, Sistah Samurai. It's an action fantasy novella about a samurai just trying to get home, if only she can defeat the demons in her way first.

More about it:
www.tatianaobey.com
March 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Surprise! A title reveal for the sequel of Sistah Samurai.

Keep a watch on this space. I have a lot more reveals coming soon. 😉

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An image showing the text, "Return of the Sistah Samurai."
March 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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I am so excited to announce that The Writer's Garret of Dallas has invited me to be the featured author for their Cake & Prose event!!! So honored to be recognized by my city.

RSVP at the link: writersgarret.org/event/cake-p...
February 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Sistah Samurai is in the finals of a cover competition over on the app that shall not be named. But if you still hang out over there, it would be awesome if you could vote for my badass samurai: x.com/BBNYA_Offici...
December 21, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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Sistah Samurai is $0.99 as part of a Women's Fiction promo for Cyber Monday! I encourage you to check out the other books in the promotion that specifically focuses on women empowerment. 🌸

Link: www.traceyloveauthor.com/journey-wome...

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December 2, 2024 at 3:41 PM