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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#SmutPit A human, vampire, and incubus succumb to each other’s seduction, but an unexpected revelation could turn the dream they’ve found together into a nightmare. #P #F #Pn #Pol #Bix Link: tinyurl.com/yu5erzp9

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I have a couple books for #SmutPit 😉 Winter Aura Rielle has to keep her passions in check outside her season, but when Summer Aura Aden shows her a way they can indulge without repercussions, they unleash an inferno onto each other. #F #Bd #Novella #P Link: tinyurl.com/3vwcx4kh

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

For a limited time the entire Kitaine Neris series is on sale! Grab all four books for 99c! The Vanish Witch: tinyurl.com/5cys2jc4 The Vanish Tide: tinyurl.com/varwsbct The Vanish Requiem: tinyurl.com/4e87fh7r The Vanish Strike: tinyurl.com/5chtczbu #BookSky #BlackBookSky #IndieAuthors

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

If you're looking for a Black urban fantasy series with witches, magic, high stakes (corrupt leaders, magical disasters, and witch gods), parallel worlds, and swoony, spicy, angsty romance with two love interests, I've got a series for you 😌 Kitaine Neris Series: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFWR3W78

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The 4th book in the Kitaine Neris series is out today! The Vanish Witch: tinyurl.com/5cys2jc4 The Vanish Tide: tinyurl.com/varwsbct The Vanish Requiem: tinyurl.com/4e87fh7r The Vanish Strike: tinyurl.com/49wsujb5 #BookSky #Blackbookysky #BlackBookShelf

A picture of 4 book covers The Vanish Witch, The Vanish Tide, The Vanish Requiem and The Vanish Strike with text reads: The 4th book in the Kitaine Neris series is out today!

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I have a couple listings in the Lit for Queer Liberation Auction that runs until March 14th. Be sure to check out this amazing auction! #BookSky #BlackBookSky tinyurl.com/4a86akus

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Trying to entice you to read the Kitaine Neris series by posting snippets from the opening of The Vanish Witch (this is not consecutive prose/dialogue) Book 1 (99c): tinyurl.com/5cys2jc4 Book 2: tinyurl.com/varwsbct Book 3: tinyurl.com/4e87fh7r Book 4: tinyurl.com/5chtczbu #BookSky #BlackBookSky

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Let's get to know the Kitaine Neris series ahead of book four's release in April. Kit makes bad guys disappear but also, accidentally, her boyfriend 🥺 Book 1: tinyurl.com/5cys2jc4 Book 2: tinyurl.com/varwsbct Book 3: tinyurl.com/4e87fh7r Book 4: tinyurl.com/5chtczbu #BookSky #BlackBookSky

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

A hint at one of the themes in Kitaine Neris 4. And since Kit is a witch ...👀Dive into the series and preorder book 4! #booksky #blackbooksky Book 1: tinyurl.com/5cys2jc4 Book 2: tinyurl.com/varwsbct Book 3: tinyurl.com/4e87fh7r Book 4: tinyurl.com/5chtczbu www.ajlockewrites.com/ajbooks

a dark background with a strip of torn paper and the words the only good witch is a dead witch

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💜 N.G. Peltier 💜 @trinielf.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

💘 Rule #3: expect the unexpected 👀 🗣 SIMONE'S RULES FOR DATING YOUR FAKE BOYFRIEND drops June 30th 2026. 🔗 amazon.com/dp/B0G99VX2Y ✨️ black romance ✨️ older woman/younger man ✨️ best friend's brother ✨️ fake dating

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

There are almost 4 books out so it's a great time to get into the Kitaine Neris series! The Vanish Witch: tinyurl.com/5cys2jc4 The Vanish Tide: tinyurl.com/varwsbct The Vanish Requiem: tinyurl.com/4e87fh7r The Vanish Strike (pre-order): tinyurl.com/5chtczbu www.ajlockewrites.com/ajbooks

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

COVER REVEAL! I'm excited to reveal the cover for the 4th book in the Kitaine Neris urban fantasy series, The Vanish Strike! Are you ready to see what trouble is brewing for Kit now and how she plans to overcome it? Release date: April 21, 2026 Cover art by www.machine-room.com

A book cover with the title The Vanish Strike that contains images of a purple moon superimposed by a smaller, golden moon. Both moons are being eclipsed

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24hr.YABookBlog @24hryabookblog.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

✨2026 YA Books by Black Authors✨ support diverse books all year long! here's my list of 20+ young adult from Black authors across YA fantasy, romance, horror, mystery and more, to add onto your 2026 tbr 📙💐 #booksky #yabooks #diversebooks 24hryabookblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/2...

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Veena's Booksky @mswocreader.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Since everyone is talking about Percy Jackson, here's some books by Black authors featuring Gods and Goddesses #booksky #blackbooksky youtu.be/D46WBhF_jas?...

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BLACK Books for the Percy Jackson Fans

YouTube video by Ms. WOC Reader

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Cover Reveal Date: February 2nd!

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Romanceeeeeeeeeeeeee! (me editing Kitaine Neris 4)

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Don't have my writing year mapped out whatsoever but I can tell you that the 4th Kitaine Neris novel is done and will be out this year! Cover reveal coming soon 🎇

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💜 N.G. Peltier 💜 @trinielf.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

RULE#1: fake it til you make it 👀💘 PREORDER SIMONE'S RULES FOR DATING YOUR FAKE BOYFRIEND! Coming June 30th 2026 ✨️ ngpeltier.com/bookish-thin...

Graphic showing RULE#1: fake it til you make it. With the word to and a heart next to it. Below that says From: The Crafty Cupid

From upcoming novel by N.G. Peltier: SIMONE'S RULES FOR DATING YOUR FAKE BOYFRIEND

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I have book edits to work on but my mind has thoroughly checked out from reality during this post christmas liminal space week😩

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

maaan if you cut me right now a sugar cookie would fall out😩 #tistheseason #foreating

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

I have a day job. If I had to rely on book income my daughter and I would be living in a shoe box😖

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

I updated my Ko-fi shop with some book bundles and merch. I also have $5 paperbacks of the first 2 Kitaine Neris books featuring the previous covers. Everything in the shop has free shipping! ko-fi.com/ajlocke/shop #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackBookShelf #IndieAuthors

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Starting drafting a new story off an idea that's been noodling around my head for a while. No outline which is very off brand for me 😅 Something a lil different where a particular setting will follow the story of several characters that will overlap w/each other. What kinda story? Spice and vibes 😌

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I've been crawling my way through edits on Kitaine Neris 4 (am only on round 2) but I did have the cover made so now I have something pretty to look at for motivation 😄

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

I got a first look a the cover for Kitaine Neris 4 aaand 😍😍The concept is simple but I'm always impressed by how my designer can take my crappy mock ups and work magic 😄

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

The Get Spooked Stuff Your Kindle event kicks off TODAY with tons of free or 99c books. Be sure to check out the event from Indie Authors Collective and snag The Vanish Witch and A Seduction of Dreams and Nightmares! ---> tinyurl.com/44r49xk9 #booksky #Blackbooksky #IndieAuthors

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Now that I've finished drafting the 4th Kitaine Neris book for funsies here's how I'd rank how difficult each draft was to write on a scale of 1 to 10: The Vanish Witch: 2 The Vanish Tide: 1 (my pride, my joy, my easy peasy boo) The Vanish Requiem: 100000000000000 Book 4 : 3 #BookSky #BlackBookSky

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Two months later ... Kitaine Neris 4 is a finished draft. Felt nice to take my time with a draft since the 3rd book came out only 3 months ago. Didn't write every day or every week and felt no pressure. How refreshing lol Vanish Witch Kit's adventures continue! 🎇 #BookSky #BlackBookSky

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

A human, vampire, and incubus succumb to each other’s seduction, but an unexpected revelation could turn the dream they’ve found together into a nightmare. A Seduction of Dreams and Nightmares: tinyurl.com/h9vyjfvp #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackBookShelf #IndieAuthors #BlackWriters

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Mood board for my Wuthering Heights fantasy re-telling! #DVParty

a mood board with several images such as a grimoire, red demonic eye, dark woods, moors, and large manor with quotes from a book

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Looking for witchy books to read for spooky season? How about the Kitaine Neris urban fantasy series? (book 4 is in the works!) The Vanish Witch (99c): tinyurl.com/5cys2jc4 The Vanish Tide: tinyurl.com/varwsbct The Vanish Requiem: tinyurl.com/4e87fh7r #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackBookShelf

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

If things go from 0 to 100 (in a good way😉) between _______ & ________ in Kitaine Neris 4 just know no matter what I did all paths led where they led....😬 Also, I feel like readers have thought this series was a trilogy but it isn't. Ongoing series! Not sure how many books yet 🤞🏾 #BlackWriters

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Playing through and finishing a game I abandoned 3 yrs ago when I got to a boss that was giving me a hard time is my current flex😬 #BlackGamerSky

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Good news if you use Hoopla, the first two books in the Kitaine Neris series are available to borrow! TVW - tinyurl.com/48n7dab7 TVT - tinyurl.com/h5hwedmf #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackBookShelf #IndieAuthors

Book covers for The Vanish Witch and The Vanish Tide by AJ Locke with a description of the books and text that conveys they are available from Hoopla

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthropic agrees to pay authors $3,000 per book in landmark settlement over pirated chatbot training material.

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Magic Dark, Magic Divine is on SALE through Sept 12 for $0.99! tinyurl.com/yup9vxk6 #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackBookShelf

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

They were out now they're back in! The Warrior of the Divine Sword series is once again in KU for your reading enjoyment 😊 tinyurl.com/yup9vxk6 #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackBookShelf

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

📣Official #DVPit Rules & Guidelines are LIVE📣 Please go to dvpit.carrd.co for our official rules & guidelines! Any official announcements will ALWAYS be made here, Discord, or dvpit.carrd.co ONLY* #DVPit will be Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM ET-8PM ET! *No other website or URL represents us or our event!

dvpit.carrd.co

DVpit

pitch event for creators from marginalized communities.

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

I've been making notes on Kitaine Neris #4 😊

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A.J. Locke @ajlocke.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

$5 paperback sale featuring the first covers of The Vanish Witch and The Vanish Tide still on! (only 1 copy of The Vanish Tide left though!) The Vanish Witch: ko-fi.com/s/3f19ded357 The Vanish Tide: ko-fi.com/s/03dae8dce5 #BlackBookSky #BookSky #BlackBookShelf

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Sarah Dass @sarahdasswrites.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Hey! The kindle e-book for IT WAITS IN THE FOREST is on sale until August 11th. Only $0.99!!! To celebrate the Summer of Gods and Monsters many other Rick Riordan Presents titles are on sale too. Pick them up while you can!

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