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Tia Williams

@tiawilliams.bsky.social

NYT bestselling author. NAACP Image Award nominee. Former beauty editor. Wife and mom. Sleepy but productive.

1,395 Followers  |  147 Following  |  63 Posts  |  Joined: 14.11.2024
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Gorgeous!!

02.03.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Endpaper illustration of a Black man and Black woman making out in a cozy red booth. The woman is straddling the man’s lap as he holds the sides of her dress and looks up at her lovingly.

Endpaper illustration of a Black man and Black woman making out in a cozy red booth. The woman is straddling the man’s lap as he holds the sides of her dress and looks up at her lovingly.

Endpaper illustration of a couple having a romantic evening at a restaurant. The man holds the woman’s hand and smiles at her.

Endpaper illustration of a couple having a romantic evening at a restaurant. The man holds the woman’s hand and smiles at her.

Photograph of a book β€œThe Perfect Find” by Tia Williams on a wood surface.

Photograph of a book β€œThe Perfect Find” by Tia Williams on a wood surface.

Another finished set of end paper illustrations from my collab with @illumicrate.bsky.social and @tiawilliams.bsky.social - for the book β€œA Perfect Find”.

#art #bookarts #illustration #romance

21.02.2026 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Couldn’t love this more!

02.03.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Endpaper illustration for Tia William’s Seven Days in June - in an auditorium after a presentation, a young Black woman with curly hair hands a crumbled ball of paper to a tall Black man in a T-shirt.

Endpaper illustration for Tia William’s Seven Days in June - in an auditorium after a presentation, a young Black woman with curly hair hands a crumbled ball of paper to a tall Black man in a T-shirt.

Endpaper illustration for Tia William’s Seven Days in June - in a diner a Black woman with curly hair and Black man in a T-shirt sit in a booth and share milkshakes.

Endpaper illustration for Tia William’s Seven Days in June - in a diner a Black woman with curly hair and Black man in a T-shirt sit in a booth and share milkshakes.

Photo of the book β€œSeven Days in June” by Tia Williams.

Photo of the book β€œSeven Days in June” by Tia Williams.

Last set of end paper illustrations from my collab with @illumicrate.bsky.social and @tiawilliams.bsky.social
This set is for β€œSeven Days in June.”

#art #bookarts #illustration #romance

28.02.2026 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tis time, once again, for the @barnesandnoble preorder sale! From 12/30 to 1/1, my upcoming novel, THE MISSED CONNECTION is 25% off for Premium and Rewards members! Link here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-missed...

Happy holidays! ✈️

30.12.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE MISSED CONNECTION is now available for preorder! Link in bio! I cannot wait for y’all to meet Sasha, Seat F, and Detective Wes when it pubs on 6.16.26. ✈️

🟑Enemies to lovers
🟑Will-they-or-won’t-they
🟑Secret billionaire
🟑Forced proximity
🟑Black people, Black people-ing deliciously

04.12.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✈️ BIG BOOK NEWS COMING TOMORROW!! ✈️ Just a few clues to tease a bit…

(If you came to any of my tour stops in May, you know exactly what’s afoot!)

I’m terrible at keeping secrets, so I’m gonna scram before I spill. Watch this espacio!

02.12.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My YA baby, AUDRE & BASH ARE JUST FRIENDS, was nominated for the @goodreads Choice Awards - Favorite Young Adult Fiction. If you were tickled by Audre and Bash’s coming-of-age romance β€” consider voting! πŸ™πŸΎ www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...

12.11.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

β€œWhen life got too challenging, she watched Insecure” - Seven Days In June

I love @tiawilliams.bsky.social 😭

21.06.2025 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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This one is for all the 'New Yorker Risings'! The spectacular @tiawilliams.bsky.social and myself chat about the real main character in our books...New York City?⁣
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27.06.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TYSM!! β™₯️β™₯️

29.07.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@tiawilliams.bsky.social is my fav writer right now. I don’t usually read YA novels but I will if she’s involved. My sister is reading her new one and convinced me to get it😭πŸ₯΄

30.06.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Special edition alert! Head over to @coversnobbox to get this gorgeous AUDRE & BASH ARE JUST FRIENDS sprayed-edges edition, plus a signed bookplate, and a ltd. edition bookmark. Only while supplies last β™₯️β™₯️

#coversnobbookbox
#audreandbashlovefrankocean
#audreandbasharejustfriends
#sprayededges

29.07.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all migraineurs β€” on Thurs 7/26, I’m chatting at the @amfmigraine 2025 (virtual) Migraine State of the Union! Log on at 6pm ET. Register (for free!) here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#migraineawareness
#migrainestateoftheunion
#americanmigrainefoundation

26.06.2025 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy you enjoyed it!!

26.06.2025 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book cover for "A Love Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia Williams.

Book cover for "A Love Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia Williams.

I'm a little late to the party, but I finished this wonderful book by @tiawilliams.bsky.social last night. It's a beautiful love story and a beautiful love letter to Harlem.

17.06.2025 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Love you back!

26.06.2025 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Genre, Diversity and Metanarrative in Reese's Book Club" was published in @cl-journal.bsky.social today! Featuring @rfkuang.bsky.social's #Yellowface, @tiawilliams.bsky.social's #SevenDaysinJune, and @pronounced-ing.bsky.social's #OurMissingHearts (alongside many other #rbcpicks). (2/4)

10.06.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thrilled you enjoyed it!!

16.06.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Todays listen πŸŽ§πŸ“š Audre & Bash gave me all the feels 🩷 @tiawilliams.bsky.social never disappoints!! #blackbooksky #booksky #blacksky

14.06.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you’re headed to the #BronxBookFestival on June 21st, check out the β€œYoung, Black, and In Love” panel at 3:20, w/me, @zakiyanjamal, @arriwrites, @ebonyladelle, and @prettylittlebookshelf! Signing at 4. πŸŽ‰Register here: www.thebronxisreading.com/the-bronx-bo...

See you in the Boogie Down!

16.06.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Friends! Are you going to @blackromancebookfestival?! I’m there all weekend, but here’s my official schedule…see you there! β™₯️β™₯️

28.05.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy!! β™₯️

28.05.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a pale blue book called Audre & Bash are Just Friends by Tia Williams on a table in front of a glass of iced tea and a bowl of lemons.

Image of a pale blue book called Audre & Bash are Just Friends by Tia Williams on a table in front of a glass of iced tea and a bowl of lemons.

New week, new book…

@tiawilliams.bsky.social

20.05.2025 02:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thx for coming!! πŸ’•πŸ’•

28.05.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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…and I’m SO gr8ful to the readers, book clubs & bookstores, esp these. Visit for signed copies! @parnassusbooks @josephbethcincy @booksaremagicbk @reparationsclub (after 5/22)
@carmichaelsbook @BNOakBrookIL @MahoganyBooks1
@yuandmebooks @poppybookssf @eagleeyebooks (after 5/29)

22.05.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m so sorry to everyone who bought a ticket tonight! Due to insane flight delays and cancellations, I’m stuck in an airport. I absolutely hate letting readers down! Currently working w/the @yuandmebooks team on something special for ticket holders. Sincerest apologies!

16.05.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Right?? β™₯️β™₯️

16.05.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!! β™₯️

16.05.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WORDS FAIL ME ON THIS DAY. Thank you for all your support, preorders, and excitement for Audre & Bash are Just Friends! So elated that you’re enjoying my babies’ sweet summer love story. Wow wow wow. I’m touched and honored beyond belief. πŸ₯Ήβ™₯️β™₯️β™₯️πŸ₯Ή

16.05.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0