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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea)

@clockhartwrite.bsky.social
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I write books about Black girls who aren't all that nice ✌🏾 WE ARE THE ORIGIN (2022) WE ARE DYING GODS (2023) DEATH AMONG THE STARS (2025) She / Her / Chelsea www.writteninmelanin.com/links

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Emmarae 💚🧿 @emmaraeempowered.com · 20/09/2026
Just finished reading Midnight Mystics! This was so awesome! ☺️ I really enjoyed seeing everyone's art styles and storytelling. I look forward to reading more from these authors. #BlackBookSky
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Melanin Chat got moved back a week cause your girl was TIREDT but we're back this week and we're talking about plot twists — what makes them good, how to write them, and how many are too many. So, come hang with us this morning ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/4kT9sup... #BlackAuthors #BlackWriters #Authorsky
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BonaFidePeach @bonafidepeach.blacksky.app · 06/09/2026
This happening now??
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Emmarae 💚🧿 @emmaraeempowered.com · 06/09/2026
Omg wish I was there! #BlackBookSky
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Any readers in the Charlotte area like fantasy books about Black girls who murder their problems? 👀 📍 Resident Culture Brewing Company 2101 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The Melanin Chat is today 😆 Me and @obeytheauthor.bsky.social are talking how to write, and more importantly, END a series. So if you're a reader with an opinion or an author ready to take some notes, come through! It's always a good time 😏 youtube.com/live/uHshW8p...
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Anyone writing with me today? 👀 www.youtube.com/live/1Q6wovy...
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Writing Sprints! | Wrath of the Gods, Book 3 + Chp 3 ✍🏾
YouTube video by Written In Melanin
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
It's Melanin Chat day and we're talking in-person events — how to find them, how to prep for them, what to expect, and how to know if it was worth your time and money. Because as indie authors, we gotta make sure the coins are COINING 😂 Come hang with us ✌🏾 www.youtube.com/live/j4T188L...
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The Melanin Chat | Let's talk in-person events 🧐
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I'm going live at the top of the hour if anyone needs a writing buddy today ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/reI6Gdj...
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Writing Sprints! | Writing Wrath of the Gods BOOK 3 ✍🏾
YouTube video by Written In Melanin
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I'd like to say something interesting, but honestly? I've got nothing 😂 I had an interview with THEE Kimberly Lemming @kimberlylemming.bsky.social and y'all need to go listen to it. Because I'm not that interesting, but Kim definitely is! youtu.be/PWE1cddqGRw
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Find a personal writing process with Kimberly Lemming | Written in Melanin Podcast
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
If anyone needs a writing buddy, I'm streaming today ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/CzjJ_Df...
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Writing Sprints! | Starting Wrath of the Gods BOOK 3 ✍🏾
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Today is Melanin Chat Day and we're going to be talking about how to support Black creative spaces. Because the challenges are real and it's a necessary conversation 🤎 Starts at 11a EST youtube.com/live/njKA3sy...
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The Melanin Chat | How to support Black creative spaces ✊🏾
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ArtRogueMel @artroguemel.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Happy Release Day! Captured Among the Stars 🎊 @clockhartwrite.bsky.social Go get this book! It's so good. #booksky #bookcommunity #releaseday #capturedamongthestars #cmlockhart
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ArtRogueMel @artroguemel.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
My review of Dead Among the stars by @clockhartwrite.bsky.social That I forgot to post before the review of book 2 😅 ... Better late than never! #Booksky #spaceopera #blackbooks #bookreview
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ArtRogueMel @artroguemel.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
ARC Review: Captured Among the Stars by @clockhartwrite.bsky.social A good follow up to the first book Death Among the Stars. It gave me everything I wanted and more, path to finding self, people wrestling with guilt, action, range of emotion and some messiness #booksky #CMLockhart #arcreview
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Y'all like books? Cause I'm gone be outside today if you're around the Charlotte area ✌🏾
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Can we talk about the day Amazon went down and what that means for authors? Because I think we should. Today. At 11a EST. www.youtube.com/live/jeEJmuf...
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The Melanin Chat | Amazon crashed 😬 This should be a wakeup call for authors
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
TOMORROW is the day for our virtual deep dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel! Join us to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin ,with moderator @diannalgunn.bsky.social!
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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers
Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Just TWO DAYS until our virtual deep dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel! Join us to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin ,with moderator @diannalgunn.bsky.social! weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w...
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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers
Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...
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Glory Fink @gloryfink.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Preorders OPEN ✨🚀 CAPTURED AMONG THE STARS by @clockhartwrite.bsky.social Captain Kyra Johnson: surviving grief, claiming power, and now… captured by alien crocodiles. 🐊👽 💙📚⚡ PB writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw2p HB writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw2h E writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw2e
Square, red-toned sci-fi promo graphic. Large title at top: “THE LADY WIDOW.” On the left is a 3D book mockup: “The Lady Widow Book 2: Captured Among the Stars” by C. M. Lockhart, showing two women in a spaceship setting, tense and ready to fight, with green laser beams and a crocodile-like alien figure at the bottom. On the right, white text reads: “Book 2 coming May 26, 2026” and: “In this Black space opera, a grieving widow becomes the captain of her late husband’s spaceship to avenge his murder.” Bottom text compares vibes: “Cowboy Bebop x Frieren x Star Trek: Discovery.” A cute star/planet sticker appears in the lower right.
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Just THREE DAYS until our virtual deep dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel! Join us to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin ,with moderator @diannalgunn.bsky.social! weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w...
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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers
Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Just FOUR DAYS until our virtual deep dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel! Join us to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin ,with moderator @diannalgunn.bsky.social! weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w...
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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers
Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...
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Emmarae 💚🧿 @emmaraeempowered.com · 03/03/2026
So excited!! #BlackBookSky
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ArtRogueMel @artroguemel.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
BOOK REVEAL: Captured Among the Stars by @clockhartwrite.bsky.social Coming May 26 2026 PRE-ORDER links below! Paperback: writteninmelanin.com/store… Hardback: writteninmelanin.com/store��� E-book: writteninmelanin.com/store… Run, and pre-order book 2 in the The Lady Widow series! #booksky #book
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magz (is deep space moss) @magzthawriter.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
dope cover but you're telling me i have to wait *checks calendar* 2 more months before i get the sequel? the anticipation! 🥹😩 (nah but fr fr, ya'll should check this out)
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CUT! Who opened a window? @thefinalgay.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Cover Reveal Time 🥳❤️ I get the pleasure to officially announce the upcoming sequel The Lady Widow series written by my friend! @clockhartwrite.bsky.social Captured Among the Stars will be available in forms May 26 2026! For one last adventure! Preorder now! writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw2p
Cover reveal for C.M. Lockhart final installment in her Duo-logy The Lady Widow, book 2 Captured Among The Stars. 

Text includes: In this Black Space Opera a grieving Widow becomes the Captain of her late Husbands spaceship to avenge his murder. 

Cowboy Bebop x Frieren x Star Trek: Discovery  Both covers of C.M. Lockhart Dulogy The Lady Widow, book 1 Death Among the Stars and book 2 Captured Among the Stars
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
It's a COVER REVEAL 👀 I'm crazy excited to share the cover for the second book in my novella series, THE LADY WIDOW: CAPTURED AMONG THE STARS 😆 The journey continues where DEATH AMONG THE STARS left off and it's coming to you May 26, 2026! writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw2p #BookSky #BlackAuthor
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Just FIVE DAYS until our virtual deep dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel! Join us to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin ,with moderator @diannalgunn.bsky.social! weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w...
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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers
Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Just TEN DAYS until Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel!! Grab your ticket today & join us on March 7th to learn about editing from our amazing guests, @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin!
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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers
Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Editing a novel is a massive process, with several stages that often take a year or more and send you on an emotional rollercoaster - but there are ways to make it easier Join us on March 7th to learn them from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin 1/2
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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers
Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...
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ArtRogueMel @artroguemel.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Episode 4 Bookish Anime Lover. Premiers Tomorrow 5pm CET My guest: C.M. Lockhart @melaninlibrary.com We chat about anime, childhood memories, representation, books & writing. EP premiers on the YT channel @WhichHobbyIsIt youtu.be/8Rd_ElMh6W4 Subscribe and set your notifications to stay updated.
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SayItToMyFace💙🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 @sayittomyface.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
This is a very important video to watch. Thank you Ashley the Barroness. One comment from IG was America isn’t becoming Germany. America is becoming America. That really hit home for me. Watch this! Be uncomfortable.
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Mom @milph.mom · 20/02/2026
IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN A WEEK!
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VƎX Werewolf @vexwerewolf.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Kind of fucks you up to realize that these men were using plaintext on gmail to discuss child trafficking, and yet Google and companies just like them want to surveil you and restrict what content you have access to so as to "keep children safe."
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
This was a fantastic interview! I'm so glad I get to be a part of it 💚
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Hagsploitated @dulcetspacecadet.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
This sounds super fun! “A grieving widow becomes an intergalactic bounty hunter to avenge the murder of her husband.”
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
I'm dropping the sequel to DEATH AMONG THE STARS in 68 days. Anyone want to read the first book before then? 👀 It comes with a chance to get the second book free 🤭 forms.gle/kdQ6YFjmFmu9...
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
This #WriterShareWednesday, we want to remind you that WE have something exciting coming up - our first virtual deep-dive of 2026, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel with @clpolk.com, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social, @vriccithode.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin! weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w...
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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers
Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Preparing to edit a novel? Unsure of how to get started? Intimidated by the size of the task? Come to Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel, a virtual deep dive into revision timelines, strategies, and more with @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin ½
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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers
Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Did you write a novel during #FirstDraftFall? Are you thinking it’s time to start editing? Come to Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin! 1/2
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Sustaining Membership Program - Weeknight Writers
The Weeknight Writers Sustaining Membership Program gives you access to one of the best writing communities on the web!
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
You’ve heard “a good novel isn’t written, it’s REwritten”, but how DO you rewrite a novel? Find out on March 7th at our upcoming virtual deep-dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel, featuring @clpolk.com olk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin 1/3
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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers
Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...
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Toni Bradfield @tonibradfield.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Love the dedication! 😍
Dedicated to the Black
girls who have loved, lost,
and lived again.
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
For anyone about to be hunkering down this weekend, the first book of my Black space opera series is on sale today. Stay safe y'all 🤎 writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw1...
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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Tickets are AVAILABLE NOW for our first public event of 2026, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel, featuring @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin talking about revision timelines, strategies, and more weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w... 1/2
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
The Melanin Chat returns 😆 I can't believe 2026 marks 7 YEARS of doing the Melanin Chat, but here we are! We'll be streaming live tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 at 11a EST. So, come through, have a few laughs, and hang out with us! www.youtube.com/live/EvuFrFK...
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The Melanin Chat | Welcome to 2026 🥳 Let's talk author goals!
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C.M. Rosens @cmrosens.com · 20/12/2025
Slots in March currently available: 11 Mar 18 Mar 25 Mar and all other months also now open for author interview slots. Always happy to boost indies, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, ND, working class voices, also small press and trad press. (No fees). @melaninlibrary.com #IndieAuthors
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M H Ayinde 🍉 A DANCE OF BURNING BLADES out now! @mhayinde.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
I had a great time chatting to @clockhartwrite.bsky.social on the Written in Melanin Podcast. We talked about my *long* querying journey, self-rejection, worldbuilding, and more. Watch here: youtu.be/y36z0WnVDpc
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Crafting Epic Adventures and Querying Tips with M. H. Ayinde | Written Melanin Podcast
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
I'm still getting used to this platform, but is this a place of honesty or engagement? Because I'd love to go back to a place of honesty like Twitter was circa 2018
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
For the new people following me, hi! 😆👋🏾 I'm glad you're here! Also, serious question, how are y'all finding me? 😂
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C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea) @clockhartwrite.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
What would you do if a dragon alpha walked into your bar, calmed your chaos, and decided you were hers? 🤭 Hezi faces this exact dilemma in MAY CHAOS REIGN OVER YOU by @purviswrites.bsky.social It released today so y'all already know what to do! #BVM #Romantasy www.purviswrites.com/store/p/may-...
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May Chaos Reign Over You - Signed Hardcover - Preorder — La Purvis
Book Description: Hezi is the purveyor of wine and chaos at Wayward Sip, the safe haven she created to escape her abusive ex. As chaos incarnate, she bestows her golden apples at her discretion and i...
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