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This book is exactly what I needed 😌 Something you guys have to know about me is that I'm a hopeless romantic. As much as I live for the dope black girls who kick ass and take names, I will always, always, ALWAYS, be the girl who loves stories about falling in love. Kristina Forest (@KristinaForest_) writes the best YA romance I've read in a long time. I have so many reasons why I stand by that — her characters are distinct with unique motivations — the boys are hella cute and don't play into stereotypes — she includes LGBTQ characters EFFORTLESSLY — but the most important one for me is that the black girls in her books get to be soft and beautiful and fall in love with themselves too, not just the boys. In this book, Evie is a budding actress who is about to get her big break when her trust in the wrong person has things going left for her. With her career on the line, she decides to take matters into her own hands. The plan is simple — make an appearance with her grandmother, who is none other than THE Evelyn Conaway. But when Evelyn turns Evie down and disappears before sunrise, Evie takes it upon herself to track her grandmother down. The only clue she's got? The cute boy who's been helping Evelyn out. So with him in tow, a few "borrowed" dresses, and stolen invitations, the chase begins. But Evie may not be ready for everything she finds at the end of all this. I loved this book to heaven and back. I can't wait to read it again. If you love YA romance, you'll love this book. 9/10 only because I wanted more from Gigi at the end. - #WrittenInMelanin #WritersOfInstagram #WritersOfColor #LinkInBio #BlackAuthors #BlackGirlsWrite #FictionWriters #AuthorInterview #BlackGirlsRead #WrittenInMelaninPublishing #BookReviews #BookTuber #AuthorTuber #BlackAuthorTuber #BlackAuthorsOfInstagram #Authoress #BlackBookTuber #BlackWriterMagic #BookReviewer #BlackBookReviewer #YouTubeBookReviews #CMLockhart #BlackProtagonists #BlackYouTuber

It's interview time y'all 😎⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today, we're talking to Yodassa Williams (@yodawill12). She is the author of The Goddess Twins -- a fantasy novel about twins who discover the truth about themselves and their family while on a search to find their mother, who is lost somewhere in London. The book debuted on May 19th, 2020.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you want our honest thoughts on the book, there's a whole review on YouTube and the Written in Melanin website 😉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today though, we're getting to know Yodassa, her writing process, and more about the world she created! The interview starts at 1 PM CST (11 AM PST) and it's recorded in front of a live virtual audience, so feel free to jump in and join the conversation!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There's a link in our bio, or you can just search Written in Melanin on YouTube. We hope to see you guys there!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #WrittenInMelanin #WritersOfInstagram #WritersOfColor #LinkInBio #BlackAuthors #BlackGirlsWrite #FictionWriters #AuthorInterview #BlackGirlsRead #WrittenInMelaninPublishing #BookReviews #BookTuber #AuthorTuber #BlackAuthorTuber #BlackAuthorsOfInstagram #Authoress #BlackBookTuber #BlackWriterMagic #CMLockhart #BookDiscussions #MelaninChat #Melanin #WrittenInMelaninNetwork #YodassaWilliams #TheGoddessTwins #LiveInterview

I stan magical Black girls — all day, any day, every day! 😎⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I never stray too far from the YA fantasy genre — it's my jam and I'm not ashamed to admit it. And Yodassa Williams' book The Goddess Twins was right up my alley.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This book follows Aurora and Arden on their adventures through London as they search for their mother — a famous opera singer who's gone missing, just days before her daughter's 18th birthday. But almost as soon as the wheels of the plane touch down in London, the twins begin to realize just how much their mother never told them.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With the arrival of two cousins they never knew they had & a grandmother who has been alive for centuries, the two set out to not only get the answers as to where their mother has disappeared to, but also to find out exactly who they are, where they come from, and what they're truly capable of — the very things their mother has done her best to keep hidden from them.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I enjoyed this book. It was a quick read and enjoyable and it had me rooting for Aurora and Arden the entire time. It was a quick-paced story that gave us fantasy and adventure and family and fights with a dash of romance slipped in and topped with a few delusions of grandeur.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It should definitely be on your summer TBR. The only downside for me was Lilo — I didn't care for her character all that much. But that's just my opinion — do with it what you will.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can watch my review of this book and Yodassa's upcoming interview on YouTube — there's a link in the bio 😉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What do y'all think of magical black girls?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #WrittenInMelanin #WritersOfInstagram #WritersOfColor #LinkInBio #BlackAuthors #BlackGirlsWrite #FictionWriters #AuthorInterview #BlackGirlsRead #WrittenInMelaninPublishing #BookReviews #BookTuber #AuthorTuber #BlackAuthorTuber #BlackAuthorsOfInstagram #Authoress #BlackBookTuber #BlackWriterMagic #BookReviewer #BlackBookReviewer #YouTubeBookReviews #CMLockhart #BlackProtagonists #BlackYouTuber #TheGoddessTwins #YodassaWilliams

We live for a good character arc 😌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The changes from good to bad — or bad to good — are what make great characters. So, what are your favorites?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I personally love anime and the arcs in Yu Yu Hakusho, Assassination Classroom, and Dragon Ball Z. For books, Dawn by Octavia Butler and Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland comes to mind right now.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What arcs do y'all love?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #WrittenInMelanin #WritersOfInstagram #WritersOfColor #LinkInBio #BlackAuthors #BlackGirlsWrite #FictionWriters #AuthorInterview #BlackGirlsRead #WrittenInMelaninPublishing #BookReviews #BookTuber #AuthorTuber #BlackAuthorTuber #BlackAuthorsOfInstagram #Authoress #BlackBookTuber #MostLikelyTo #BlackWriterMagic #CMLockhart #BookDiscussions #MelaninChat #Melanin #WrittenInMelaninNetwork

Don't forget why you started writing ✍🏾 There's a lot that goes into creating a successful writing career. Editing — networking — finding your audience — navigating social media — money. The list goes on. But the most important thing is to write. It's the love of writing that started us on this path — let's not lose that in the hustle of everything else 😌 - We do writing sprints on Wednesdays at 1 PM CST on Twitter, if you're looking for some cool people to write with. We're doing them today at 4 CST too. - #WrittenInMelanin #WritersOfInstagram #WritersOfColor #LinkInBio #BlackAuthors #BlackGirlsWrite #FictionWriters #AuthorInterview #BlackGirlsRead #WrittenInMelaninPublishing #BookReviews #BookTuber #AuthorTuber #BlackAuthorTuber #BlackAuthorsOfInstagram #Authoress #BlackBookTuber #BlackWriterMagic #BookReviewer #BlackBookReviewer #YouTubeBookReviews #CMLockhart #BlackProtagonists #MondayMotivation #WriteYourHeartOut

How do y'all manage multiple projects? 🤔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ LaKase and I discuss some tips and tricks to juggle multiple responsibilities at one time because — let's be real here — we all have to wear several hats.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And that can get overwhelming.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So — write it down, say "no" to things you can't do, and prioritize what you can do. We give more tips on the Melanin Chat, so check us out on YouTube!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in our bio or just search Written in Melanin on YouTube 😉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #WrittenInMelanin #WritersOfInstagram #WritersOfColor #LinkInBio #BlackAuthors #BlackGirlsWrite #FictionWriters #AuthorInterview #BlackGirlsRead #WrittenInMelaninPublishing #BookReviews #BookTuber #AuthorTuber #BlackAuthorTuber #BlackAuthorsOfInstagram #Authoress #BlackBookTuber #MostLikelyTo #BlackWriterMagic #CMLockhart #BookDiscussions #MelaninChat #Melanin #WrittenInMelaninNetwork #ProjectManagement

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