Selfie of a Black woman with microlocs

Hello, 43! Happy birthday to me. I'm a woman in my prime. 😉

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5) Find your definition of success and stick to it.

6) For the love of God, STAY OFF GOODREADS and try not to read your reviews.

#edenappiahkubi #author #advice #mein2020 #writingcommunity

...4) My favorite about being a published author---outside of seeing my books in the world---is being part of a community of authors and writers. I thought booktok/authortok were just for advertising, but they allowed me to make friends who get it.

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She’s Making a List Anne Lamott, Stories as Gifts, and Kissing Today Goodbye So...true confession. This blog is about the only writing I'm doing at the mo'. Despite spending most of the year trying to draft three chapters of a holiday novella for my agent, I have accepted that I am good and stuck. I must find a new starting place. Step 1 is (re)learning how to write without considering the publishing process.

Another day another blog post. This time I'm taking Anne Lamott's advice and thinking about thinking about my writing projects as presents.

Also hoping a bit of public accountability will get back to #amwriting again.

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I have my own thoughts on Wicked: For Good, specifically on how it's a surprisingly deft depiction of social moments for marginalized communities. (Had to dust off my undergrad Peace and Justice
major for that one.)

#edenappiahkubi #author #wicked #wickedforgood

Hey, Friends!

Today's the last day to get 50% of a Kindle copy of THE BENNET WOMEN!

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This is My Hobby On writing for writing's sake The most common cocktail party question in the DC area is "what do you do for a living?" I've never had a problem with this question because: 1) It beats the heck out of "What brought you to DC?" which assumes everyone is a transplant and irritates the heck out of me as someone born in DC and raised in the suburbs.

It's blog post #2! On taking writing seriously by making it a hobby.

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Babes, why are you blogging? 11.17.25 "Is it not 2025?" you ask? Well loves, being an author in the age of social media means developing a lot of skills. Whether they involve finding the best lighting in your living room or learning to speak with cheerful casualness to your front facing camera, what the new skills boil down to taking yourself and your work seriously enough to try and get keep folks attention.

Looks like I'm blogging now! Check out my first post. #edenappiahkubi
#blackauthor

I got the chance to speak out against banning books with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

My thoughts in a nutshell "Let's not be cruel and stupid!"

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#booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky #romancelandia

I'm grateful we got to reconnect
last year, at his sister/ my cousin's wedding. It was a beautiful memory, I just couldn't imagine it being our last together.
But here I am now, wishing I gave
more hugs and that we took more photos.

#badbunny #grief #edenappiahkubi #author #blacksky

Canva boxes of of my bookmarks for the BEHIND THE INK book fest

Sending love to the attendees and organizers of the BEHIND THE INK book event in Birmingham, AL. Sad I can't be there in'person but I did send bookmarks!

So happy to support this awesome #blackwomen led event and hopefully introduce my books to new #readers!

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My SINNERS review:
As a movie lover I was captivated.
As a writer I was inspired.

As a Black American---particularly one with Southern Roots---I was so proud!

Now I have to see it again in IMAX

#blacksky #writersky #filmsky #edenappiahkubi

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL ASEXUALITY DAY from Ant, the romantic asexual MMC from my novel HER OWN HAPPINESS!

Snag your copy today!

edenawrites.com/books-2/

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#booksky #blackbooksky #romancelandia

It's panel day, baby! Time to watch the outstanding convo I had with Vanessa Riley and @nikkipaynebooks.bsky.social
at 1pm Eastern

Click here to watch:
youtu.be/bOwEXGetTxc?...

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That idea can be shaped and molded more by those committed to the best version of that idea. So today, I'm celebrating this holiday by choosing a new symbol: the dreams of my daughter.

#edenappiahkubi #happy4thofjuly #romancelandia #blacksy

Presenting my brand new symbol for the fourth of July: Cat Girl! (created by my darling 8-year-old kiddo)

While there's a lot wrong with America's past and present, there's something to be said for a nation built around an idea... 1/3
#edenappiahkubi #happy4thofjuly #romancelandia
#Blacksky

Fight voter suppression with #romancingthevote supporting
#fairfight and #voteriders
go do what you do best: buy #books ! There are manuscript reviews and resources for #writers too!

#edenappiahkubi #thebennetwomen #herownhappiness #audiobook #cds #signedbook#romancelandia #helpsky

That's my panel on the screen! Today's my big day at #apollycon! This morning I'm doing a panel on how to #killyourdarlings with my Grand-mentor Priscilla Oliveras and several other cool ladies----moderated by the awesome Denny S. Bryce.

#edenappiahkubi #bookish #romancelandia

No fooling y'all, 🚨I'M ON AN APOLLYCON PANEL! 🚨
I can't wait to talk craft with these amazing writers!

Pre-order my books for the con here
payhip.com/BooksByEden

Now if you.excuse me, I'm off to scream and run around in a field!

#edenappiahkubi #apollycon
#romancelandia #books
#booksky

We're counting down to APOLLYCON, y'all! Get ready by pre-ordering my books today!

payhip.com/BooksByEden

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Last year, I was able to donate $50 to @freestatejustice and @transmaryland and read two great books THE SUBTWEET Vivek Shiraya and CEMETERY BOYS. (My first Aiden Thomas)

This is a great way to do good and read well!

#transrightsreadathon #tbr #bookstagram #edenappiahkubi

Trans Rights Readathon Trans Rights Readathon 2024

Hey Friends, We're on day of the Trans Rights Readathon and if you're just now hearing about it, it's not too late!

Learn more: transrightsreadathon.carrd.co

This year I'm starting with A LADY FOR A DUKE by Alexis Hall by Imogen Binnie.

#transrightsreadathon #tbr #bookstagram #edenappiahkubi

HAPPY GIRL SCOUT WEEK!

Like EJ, the heroine of THE BENNET WOMEN, I am a proud former #girlscout.

www.amazon.com/Bennet-Women...

Any other grown-up girl scouts out there? 🤗

#edenappiahkubi #thebennetwomen #girlscoutweek #girlscouts #books #romancelandia #formergirlscout #writingcommunity

Requesting my books for your local library is one of the nicest things you can do for me as an author! And, I love seeing my book in libraries! As a librarian by day it gives me #libraryjoy

#edenappiahkubi #herownhappiness #thebennetwomen #romancelandia #librarysky #publiclibraries #blacksky

Colorful graphic says "$2.49 ALL MONTH LONG," with the book cover for HER OWN HAPPINESS in the middle.

TWO DAYS LEFT to get HER OWN HAPPINESS as a January Kindle Deal.

Click the link in my bio and get your $2.49. Kindle copy or a gorgeous 40% off paperback,TODAY!

#edenappiahkubi #herownhappiness #kindlemonthlydeal #kindledeal #bookstagram #kindle

Graphic says 2023 Reviews with an image of the book cover for my book HER OWN HAPPINESS

"A beautiful coming of age novel about friendship and self-discovery." ―The Root

“[A] fresh, bold take from Appiah-Kubi…It’s fascinating to watch this story play out from a new perspective, and the themes of self-awareness and healing resonate. Readers will have no trouble rooting for Maya to find happiness.” ―Publishers Weekly

The WaAt heart, Her Own Happiness is a cozy, good-natured tale of love and friendship, following characters who do not define themselves by their hip body piercings or artsy tattoos but, rather, through kindness toward others...

It's HER OWN HAPPINESS wrapped! My second arrived this year, and I wanted to look back on the whole experience with gratitude.

In this post, I'm
highlighting some awesome reviews.

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