Reposted by Nikesha Elise WilliamsSFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 07/08/2026As a reminder, #Patreon members can submit to the 2026 Literary Awards Program with Judge @nikeshaelise.bsky.social for just $15! Subscribe today and use this link for your special discount: buff.ly/7H0ONhz 022
Reposted by Nikesha Elise WilliamsFrederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Enjoying this Black & Published podcast episode, hosted by @nikeshaelise.bsky.social, and featuring romance author Kristina Forest on writing romance, Black characters, and happily ever afters. mahoganybooksmedia.com/podcast/blac... #Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #RomanceBookSkymahoganybooksmedia.comBlack Women Deserve Beach Reads with Kristina Forest | MahoganyBooks Podcast Network - Our Stories, Our Voices, Our WayThis week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Kristina Forest , author of the romance novel The Summer Girlfriend . In our conversation, Kristina... 091
Reposted by Nikesha Elise WilliamsShaB.Elisabeth🌹 @msshab.bsky.social · 01/04/2026In March, post a book by a female author every day • something you've read • something you enjoyed or learned something from. 💙📚 #books #blackbooksky #authors #bookchallenge #womenshistorymonth #booksky Day 31 so long, March 1132
Reposted by Nikesha Elise WilliamsDoor Stop Novels @doorstopnovels.bsky.social · 13/03/2026DSN of the Week: The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social #historicalfiction doorstopnovels.blogspot.com/2026/03/hist...doorstopnovels.blogspot.comHistorical Fiction: The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise WilliamsWhat readers can expect from The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams is a multi-generational tale following a long line of ... 002
Reposted by Nikesha Elise WilliamsFrederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 27/02/2026I enjoy the Black & Published podcast hosted by @nikeshaelise.bsky.social. This bonus episode featured a conversation with @tayari.bsky.social on her new novel KIN and surrendering to the story that comes during the writing process. mahoganybooksmedia.com/podcast/blac... #BookSky #BlackBookSkymahoganybooksmedia.comBONUS: Surrendering to the Story with Tayari Jones | MahoganyBooks Podcast Network - Our Stories, Our Voices, Our WayOrder Your Copy of The Seven Daughters of Dupree ! This week on Black & Published , Nikesha speaks with Tayari Jones , author of the novel Kin . Kin, is... 072
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 25/02/2026This week on #blackandpublished @donikakelly.bsky.social comes through to discuss her latest poetry collection THE NATURAL ORDER OF THINGS. It’s a collection of poems paying homage to Donika’s wife, her friends, and especially her family. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...podcasts.apple.comLove and Reverence with Donika KellyPodcast Episode · Black & Published · February 24 · 49m 032
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 05/02/2026So excited for this. Can’t wait to get the mag in my hands 022
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 28/01/2026More on tonight’s virtual event for THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS OF DUPREE RSVP Here: tinyurl.com/2es2ypk2 000
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 28/01/2026UPDATE: Tonight’s event for the THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS OF DUPREE is now virtual and open to the public. Join me and @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social live online at 7pm. You can register as a free guest or order a book directly from @mahoganybooks.bsky.social Signed copies available. tinyurl.com/2es2ypk2 000
Reposted by Nikesha Elise WilliamsFrederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 21/01/2026I enjoy the Black & Published podcast. Hosted by @nikeshaelise.bsky.social, it follows Black authors & their road to publication. I've enjoyed the recent shows featuring the team for her forthcoming novel THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS OF DUPREE. mahoganybooksmedia.com/podcast/blac... #BookSky #BlackBookSkymahoganybooksmedia.comBlack & Published | MahoganyBooks Podcast Network - Our Stories, Our Voices, Our WayBlack & Published brings you the journeys of writers, poets, playwrights, and storytellers of all kinds to discuss what it means to be a writer, dissect the... 1105
Reposted by Nikesha Elise WilliamsPeter Steinberg @peter23.bsky.social · 27/01/2026In this podcast, we go thru Nikesha’s publishing journey and try to pull back the curtain on what can sometimes be a mysterious process. 054
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Happy Pub Day to my book baby THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS OF DUPREE. 4 1/2 years since conception, 2 1/2 years since acquisition and it is finally in the world. To everybody who’s added it to the TBR today is the day to go get it. Add to cart. Checkout. 161
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 13/01/2026This week on #blackandpublished #podcast my agent @peter23.bsky.social tells the story from his point of view of what happened when THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS OF DUPREE came across desk, why he had to be the agent to represent it, and how he sold it in a week. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...podcasts.apple.comAgent of Record with Peter SteinbergPodcast Episode · Black & Published · 01/13/2026 · 50m 021
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 07/01/2026#unboxing THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS OF DUPREE 143
Reposted by Nikesha Elise WilliamsPeter Steinberg @peter23.bsky.social · 08/12/2025The exceedingly beautiful UK galley. Publishes in January, stateside. Follow Nikesha at @nikeshaelise.bsky.social 042
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Thank you for sharing I hope you love it 🥰 021
Reposted by Nikesha Elise WilliamsThe de Groot Foundation @degrootfoundation.bsky.social · 07/11/2025COURAGE to WRITE Writer of Note Nikesha Elise William’s novel, THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS OF DUPREE, will be published by Scout Press on January 27th, 2026! @nikeshaelise.bsky.social Learn more and pre-order your copy: degrootfoundation.org/seven-daught... 032
Reposted by Nikesha Elise WilliamsAcre Books @acrebooks.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Be sure to check out the latest episode of the Black and Published podcast hosted by @nikeshaelise.bsky.social with special guest Acre author @thejs3.bsky.social (DEFIANT ACTS)! 🎉🎉🎉 #fiction #booksky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...podcasts.apple.comFamily Values with James Stewart IIIPodcast Episode · Black & Published · 08/05/2025 · 42m 023
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 18/06/2025My website is updated, renovated and live. Finally one digital house for all of me. Welcome home www.newwrites.comnewwrites.comNikesha Elise Williams 031
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Yall it’s here. My book baby is finally ready for yall to see FRFR 3176
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 06/06/2025I don’t feel like writing … but I did it. 1363 yesterday. 1061 today. Half of today’s count is thanks to a sex scene. Somebody cue Ludacris or Twista 💦 … anyways #1000wordsofsummer 040
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 03/06/20251471 today for #1000wordsofsummer and even though this is a second draft and I (kinda) know where I’m going I still feel like I’m feeling my way through the dark 060
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 02/06/20251376 yesterday, 2131 today for #1000wordsofsummer Why do I get the feeling that draft 2 is about to be 30,000 words longer than the first draft. Im in chapter 2 of 12 🤦🏾♀️ 030
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Doing #1000wordsofsummer for draft two of something new 1535 today … let’s see how these two weeks go 130
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Had to go through my own receipts about how long drafting and revision takes to get to the finish line on a book to try to gear myself up to write the second draft of a new project. I literally counted up the words www.newwrites.com/campaigns/vi...newwrites.comWhat to Cut, What to KeepGood Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Good Night, 020
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 29/04/2025It’s really happening my big debut book baby is on the way and I’m so grateful to the whole team especially Peter and all the amazing authors who offered kind words about my story. I love yall real strong 🖤 081
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 28/02/2025The other reason Substack is probably not going to work out for me … I already do a monthly newsletter through my website … and I don’t want to figure out how to migrate and use a new platform … I know, I’m old … but does platform really matter? 🤷🏾♀️ Issa newsletter 👇🏾 www.newwrites.com/campaigns/vi...newwrites.comLiving History that RhymesGood Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Good Night, 000
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 03/02/2025after the #Grammys I kept thinking about Bey and the win. And all the other times she was snubbed and how both the snubs and the win are so much bigger than her. so I put some words on Substack. I doubt this’ll be a regular thing but I had time nikeshawilliams452956.substack.com/p/congratula...nikeshawilliams452956.substack.comHome | SubstackDiscover and discuss great writing with the world’s smartest readers on Substack. 051
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Watching the #grammys and I’m hopeful Beyoncé wins AOTY but if 2025 is any indication so far it’s going to that other lady and I already feel a way. I’m also going to feel a way if she wins because real talk it’s 10 years overdue 031
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 31/01/2025My podcast is called BLACK & Published. (And it’s heavy in the Black) Y’all wanna guess how many times a day I get pitches for writers and authors who are not only not Black but not even any kind of person of color. GTFOH I know I’m on the email list but damn 010
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Yesterday, I was at my Black job eating gumbo on zoom with a crab claw in hand. And this morning I’m having the last of my gumbo for breakfast. If this is wrong I don’t wanna be right 000
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 25/01/2025I just did my 9 step night time skin care routine and applied a collagen mask I’ve seen all over my timeline and I feel like a pretty rich bih ☺️ 000
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Sipping my wine from a water glass and I will not be judged 000
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Here’s the second episode podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...podcasts.apple.comThe Power of Belief with Iris MwanzaPodcast Episode · Black & Published · 01/20/2025 · 50m 032
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Since I mostly follow and am followed by writers, I thought I’d let you know I have a podcast about the journeys of writers. It’s called Black & Published. Season 5 started today with a 2 episode premiere to provide distraction from that thing in D.C. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...podcasts.apple.comWitnessing From the Empire with Fady Joudah & Lena Khalaf TuffahaPodcast Episode · Black & Published · 01/20/2025 · 56m 064
Nikesha Elise Williams @nikeshaelise.bsky.social · 15/01/2025👋🏾 What’s good blue sky. I like the butterfly. Anywho… I’m Nikesha. A writer. Of books and other things… but mostly books. Like THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS OF DUPREE dropping in a year and 11 days. And yes I’m counting because I’m excited. 😁 4298
