Storm booktalk chick

YouTube video by BlackGirlTiredBooktalk podcast Booktalk w/ Fredrick L. Smith

This was a fun interview with Storm (@btebooks.bsky.social) & me. Recorded Sunday, 8/31/25.

Catch it on YouTube & other podcast platforms.

We discussed intersections of Blackness, queerness, & romance writing spaces.

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🖤 The Villain You Love to Hate (But Secretly Love) Rewriting the Role of the Bad Guy The so-called villain steps onto the page or screen — all edge, honesty, and purpose. And instead of recoiling in disgust or dread, we lean in closer.

New Substack Post on Blackgirltiredbooktalk …it’s all about the villains in our stories we love. #blacktiktok #blackbooktok #booktok #substack

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DNF Reviews: Allyship or Bullying in the Literary Space? In the age of social media, we’ve witnessed an unsettling trend that has become all too common—using book DNFs (Did Not Finish) or negative reviews as tools to disrespect authors and diminish the crea...

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The Power of Reflection: Seeing Ourselves in Stories There’s a unique and indescribable excitement that comes with finding yourself in a book—where the characters look like you, sound like you, and live like you.

New substack post....
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Well, Here We Are: Are White-Predominant Book Spaces Really Safe for Black Folks? BookCon is back. But let’s pause a moment and ask: is it truly back for us—Black folks, Black indie authors, and Black readers across all genres? Now hold your horses

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Southern Gothic Horror Ain’t Yours to Whitewash: Black Authors Been Telling These Stories Let’s start with the truth: Southern Gothic Horror didn’t start in white America’s back porch rocking chairs. It was born in the sweltering, haunted, blood-soaked South — but the ghosts?

Let’s talk Southern Gothic Horror…. New post on Substack

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Haunted Mansion Fantasy Masquerade Ball
Savannah, GA
Andaz Savannah Hyatt
Oct 28-31, 2027

Author/Vendor/Media pass/ book club applications open Oct 28, 2025 at 6am CST

Reader Presale VIP tickets open December 15, 2025,

Applications & Tickets will be available at www.boozybooktour.com

New post on my Substack...like, share, and subscribe

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Applications are open to nominate Your favorite Authors, Narrators, Bookish
Content creators, Bookish Businesses for the Indie Lit Awards Melanin Ball 2026
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LAS VEGAS 2025! Thee 2nd Melanin Ball …3 Day party, book signing, indie literary awards, Melanin Ball, After party Brunch… VIP & General Admission tickets are available for readers…It’s a Pajamme Jam
-Jahquel J.
- E. Bowser
- Masterpiece
- S. Yvonne
more to be announce
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The Boozy Book Tour is full steam ahead…we out here yall…2025 Raleigh, NC, Arlington, VA, Chi, IL 2026 Las Vegas, NV, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA…Authors are being added Daily…get your tickets and let’s have a ball. boozybooktour.square.site #books

Coming to BlackGirlTiredBooktalk Podcast TikTok Live (blackgirltiredbooktok) Thee Legendary Author Wahida Clark and Author Keely Sunday April 20, 3:00 pm CST/ 4:00 pm EST

Storm’s Book Recs…#blackbooksky

Tomorrow on BlackGirlTiredBooktalk Podcast TikTok Live at 6:30 pm CST/
7:30 pm EST with Author Toni LaRué …so grab your drinks and let’s chat! #blackbooksky

Storm's Book Recs #booksky

Boozy Book Tour is back 2025 and up next is Raleigh, NC May 17th…readers tickets, author & vendors spaces is available at boozybooktour.square.site #blackbooksky

What next for the Boozy Book Tour…
2025
Raleigh, NC May 17th
Arlington, VA July 26th
Orlando, FL September 6th
Chicago, IL October 18th

2026
Las Vegas, NV February 27-March 1st
Denver, CO June 20th
Seattle, WA September 4-5

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Recap of the Boozy Book Tour Melanin Ball 2025 #blackbooksky

A recap of the Melaninated Culture book signing Boozy Book Tour #blackbooksky

My website is up with my thoughts on interviews, book reviews, and more. www.blackgirltiredenergybooktalkpodcastreviews.com
…hope you enjoy! #blackbooksky

Welp...I made it to the top 5 ...man thank y'all for nominating me...congratulations to all the nominees! Vote at www.blackgirlswhowrite.com
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When people say don't meet your heroes they'll disappoint you...welp Believe them (IN MY MAYA ANGELOU VOICE) SMH #blackbooksky

I swear some of y’all need to stay off this here Kendrick Lamar’s internet because whew chile…talm bout where the turn up music at and at same time asking why you’re favs anit talking about issues hindering the black community. My gawd some of y'all mama's should've swallowed #blacksky

Tomorrow on BlackGirlTiredBooktalk podcast TikTok Live at 6:30 pm CST/7:30 pm EST with Author Omar Tyree...grab your drinks, bamboo earrings at least pairs....and let's chat! #blackbooksky

I will be interviewing New York Bestselling Author and Screenwriter Author Omar Tylee on my podcast BlackGirlTiredBooktalk tiktok live on Feb 10th at 6:30 pm CST/7:30 pm EST #blackbooksky

Join us in a celebration of blackness and black Wallstreet...Tickets available for The Boozy Book Tour Melanin Ball at boozybooktour.square.site.
Can't wait to see you there! #blackbooksky

March calendar slots are open for Authors, Publishers, Influencers, Actors, indie Film companies, Narrators, Cigar & Adult Beverages Brands for BlackGirlTiredBooktalk podcast TikTok live …first come first serve blackgirltiredenergy@gmail.com
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New Sponsor Alert for the Boozy Book Tour

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Announcement…. Boozy Book Tour in Collaboration with B.R.A.E. (Author A.A. Lewis) Melanin Ball 2026 Las Vegas Feb 28-March 1st …House Party 3 Day event at the Ceaser Palace.
Early Bird Author & Vendor Tables are available til April 1st.
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