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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I’m thrilled to join an incredible group for a Talking Story panel on “Breaking Genre Conventions in Self-Pub”, streaming LIVE for @tbrcon.bsky.social 2026! Come hang put with @jajminton.bsky.social @philipchase90.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @toritalks2.bsky.social and me on July 28.

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Jason Shannon @harujinshounds.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

New episode out with @obeytheauthor.bsky.social discussing her kick-ass book #sistahsamurai Check it out now wherever you listen to podcasts. My linktree is in my bio, with links to Spotify, Apple, Audible, YouTube, Podbean and many more! #champloo #IndieAuthorCommunity #indieaudiobooks

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Surprise! Sistah Samurai officially has an audiobook! I can't wait for everyone to hear the absolutely amazing performance of Aure Nash, the narrator of our titular character, Sistah Samurai. I truly hope you all enjoy! Because I did it for y'all. Lol. Link: www.tatianaobey.com/sistah-samurai

Image of a phone display of the audiobook of Sistah Samurai.

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CB @virtualsynth.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Sistah Samurai is one helluva book 🔥

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Tomorrow, I'll be live reading Sistah Samurai alongside five other amazing authors with SWSW. The event is online and free! All you have to do is register to get the link. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid... for the live online event on Friday April 3, 12 NOON EDT #SWSW

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Christiane Knight @christianek.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Book lovers! Find your next favorite read of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories by women and non-binary writers - 6 authors, 8 minutes each. Plus, there will be prizes / giveaways! You don’t even have to leave the house! #SWSWQR #BookSky #🪐📚 www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...

Text reads: Strong Women - Strange Worlds presents First Friday QuickReads of Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror by Tatiana Obey, Gianaclis Caldwell, Samantha Ward-Smith, Jessixa Bagley, Emmal Sloley, and LJ Cohen
April 3, 12 noon EDT Free on Zoom
Preregister now at StrongWomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com

Images: a purple galaxy background with images of each of the six authors reading

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Join me at @strongwomen_strangeworlds's live author reading on April 3, 12 noon EDT—to celebrate powerful characters, strange worlds, and epic storytelling this Women's History Month! 📚🌍 #SWSWQR 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/m5n37k5n

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The title and blurb are finally revealed for Project Vincent! Now, I can start calling it by its full name when this book vexes me. 😄

In pink and green letters, the book title, "The Leviathan of Lament Sea: A Dragonfire Adventure."

The blurb of The Leviathan of Lament Sea on a purple background.

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

It's Black History Month! So lemme introduce myself to those who don't know about me. I'm a Black indie author that writes: 🗡️Black girls who slays dragons 🗡️Black girls who slays demons 🗡️Black girls who slays oppressors 🗡️Black girls who slays the patriarchy I write Black girls who slay all day. ✨

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TheStainlessSteelRat @llygodenfawrdur.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I am still reading The Cyber Way by Alan Dean Foster, but also snuck in Sistah Samurai by @obeytheauthor.bsky.social which is full of heart and a perfect quick read.

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

The Sistah Samurai special edition is officially available for general sale with @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social! Please like and share to help me get the word out before they are all gone. Available for a limited time! thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/sis...

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Kristina Gehrmann @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

"Happy Place", endpaper illustration I drew for "Sistah Samurai" by @obeytheauthor.bsky.social . For the special edition published by @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social !😊

Sistah Samurai, the novel's main character, chilling on a meadow under a cherry tree in sunny weather, and looking very happy and content. She wears a light kimono with a flower pattern, and her swords lie next to her. She is listening to music from a teal colored walkman.

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Brent C. Lambert @brentclambert.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

@obeytheauthor.bsky.social "FUCK THEM KIDS" was so much more tender and heart-warming and RELATABLE than I expected it to be. As the childless uncle, there were so many parts where I just had to nod my head in agreement. Such a cute story! fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...

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FIYAH #32: SPACEFARING AUNTIES

FIYAH #32 is available in downloadable PDF and EPUB formats. Buying for someone else? Hit up the Gift Issue for transferable download codes. See the description below for content details.

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Join me for Black Indie Author day as I chat live with P. L. Stuart on the SIX ELEMENTALS Podcast in 10 min! 🤗

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

When you've found the perfect sticker. 😄

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Loved this review of Return of the Sistah Samurai. 🌻

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Pledge $5+ to our Patreon to access bonus author readings from our awesome guests. Our second audio reading for July is with @obeytheauthor.bsky.social, who shares the opening from her novel Return of the Sistah Samurai (available to buy now). Check it out on our Patreon👇 patreon.com/sffaddictspod

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

NEGATIVITY and MENTAL HEALTH 🧠 In Ep. 163, guest authors @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @jamesldulin.bsky.social discuss how negativity can creep into your community, especially as your readership grows. Stream/download/watch Ep. 163 linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/GKkhlOpTeE0?...

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

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. ⚔️

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Esmay Rosalyne @esmayrosalyne.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

REVIEW: Return of the Sistah Samurai by @obeytheauthor.bsky.social 💛🌻 "This was SO much fun! It’s got all the charm and heart and funkiness and geekiness and badassery that made the first instalment so amazing, except just crank it all up to eleven." beforewegoblog.com/review-retur...

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Review: Return of the Sistah Samurai by Tatiana Obey

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Ep. 163 of @sffaddictspod.bsky.social is LIVE! Join host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social and @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social @jamesldulin.bsky.social for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY. Stream/download/watch: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/GKkhlOpTeE0?...

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Ep. 163 is LIVE! Join host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social and guest authors @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social & @jamesldulin.bsky.social for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY. Stream/download/watch Ep. 163: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/GKkhlOpTeE0?...

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

What does COMMUNITY mean to AUTHORS? 🏘️ Ep. 163 airs tomorrow, with guest authors @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social & @jamesldulin.bsky.social sharing what community means to them as indie authors. Available July 15 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

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James Lloyd Dulin @jamesldulin.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Join in the fun. I learned a lot from my fellow panelists @obeytheauthor.bsky.social and @ryancahill.bsky.social Thanks for being an amazing host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social.

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social was joined on the show by authors @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social & @jamesldulin.bsky.social for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY. Stay tuned this Sunday for more info on this panel. All episodes available in audio/video.

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I’m excited to once again be participating in @writehive.bsky.social’s annual conference, both as a panelist and as the host/interviewer for the Guest of Honor interview with the amazing @obeytheauthor.bsky.social! Don’t miss out on all of the content WriteHive will be offering up from July 11-13!!!

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

BOTH books in The Champloo Mixes series is now available to purchase at The Broken Binding! Thanks to The Broken Binding, I can provide an affordable signed option for all my international readers! Available in both hardcover & paperback Link: www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/product-page...

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Return of the Sistah Samurai HB (Tatiana Obey) | The Broken Binding

Afro Samurai meets The Boondocks in this anime-inspired novel.I've wanted nothing more than to become a Sistah Samurai. When I was expelled from the training academy for sneaking in my stupid ex-boyfr...

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I'm going live with Sitting with the Griots Podcast in 30 minutes! www.youtube.com/live/DORMV4K...

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Sitting With the Griots ft Tatiana Obey

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Beard behind a keyboard @jangodfrey.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Sistah Samurai is back!! Been looking forward to this one. Go grab it where you can. #Booksky 📚

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Happening in 20 minutes!!! Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iag...

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

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! #booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooksky

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.

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I'm throwing a release day launch party at 1:00 CST to celebrate the launch of RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI! I'll be joined by fellow author homies @purviswrites.bsky.social and @clockhartwrite.bsky.social. You know, just blerds hanging out being blerds. Link: www.youtube.com/live/2iagMw6...

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Cut down the patriarchy! ⚔️ Book launch celebration with Tatiana Obey

YouTube video by Written In Melanin

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

3 more days before RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI officially drops! Are you ready for the summer?! #booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooksky

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.

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

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 #booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooksky

A Black man in orange monk robes on a orange graphic background.

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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! 😊 #booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooksky

The text 'Now Available Everywhere' superimposed atop the hardcover and paperback of Return of the Sistah Samurai.

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

All ebook preorders for Return of the Sistah Samurai through my website have been sent out! Yes, this means that if you order the ebook from my website, you get to read the book before release day. 🤗 Link: tatianaobey.com/shop #booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooksky

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Shop — Tatiana Obey

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Ayye!!! Return of the Sistah Samurai just got its first rant review. 😄 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A4U...

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RANT REVIEW 📖 Return of Sistah Samurai by Tatiana Obey

YouTube video by Melanin Library

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

To everyone who has preordered Return of the Sistah Samurai, the book is on its way! After all, I believe if you preorder, you should get👏🏽 the 👏🏽 book 👏🏽 early! If you too want to read my newest release before release day, you can pick it up at the link: www.tatianaobey.com/shop/

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Thank you so much to James and Before We Go Blog for the opportunity to talk about finishing a series. Not many authors do so and it is such a huge accomplishment! Congrats on finishing your series, James!

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Only 3 more holographic cards left! They are going much faster than I expected. 😅 Preorder link: www.tatianaobey.com/shop #booksky #blackbooksky

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Rob J. Hayes - author of The God Eater Saga @robjhayes.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Happy Monday, all! The June list of Self Published Fantasy Releases is live! And it even has one of my most anticipated books of the year on it. Can you guess which? www.robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...

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Self Published Fantasy Releases – June 2025

Visit the post for more.

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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 #booksky #blackbooksky

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.

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

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

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Glad you're enjoying! Hopefully, she brightens your days! 🌸

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

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."

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Morning listening. Written in Melanin podcast (@clockhartwrite.bsky.social) featuring interview with @richardwriteson.bsky.social on writing Black romance with characters in their 40s. Really great conversation.🎧📚💕✍🏾 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... #RomanceBookSky #BlackBookSky #Romancelandia

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Tati Richardson | Losing Sight & Writing Older Protagonists

Podcast Episode · Written In Melanin · 03/12/2025 · 45m

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

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 #blackbooksky #booksky

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.

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Tatiana Obey @obeytheauthor.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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. 😊

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