C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea)
I write books about Black girls who aren't all that nice ✌🏾
WE ARE THE ORIGIN (2022)
WE ARE DYING GODS (2023)
DEATH AMONG THE STARS (2025)
She / Her / Chelsea
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- For anyone about to be hunkering down this weekend, the first book of my Black space opera series is on sale today. Stay safe y'all 🤎 writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw1...
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- The Melanin Chat returns 😆 I can't believe 2026 marks 7 YEARS of doing the Melanin Chat, but here we are! We'll be streaming live tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 at 11a EST. So, come through, have a few laughs, and hang out with us! www.youtube.com/live/EvuFrFK...
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- I'm still getting used to this platform, but is this a place of honesty or engagement? Because I'd love to go back to a place of honesty like Twitter was circa 2018
- For the new people following me, hi! 😆👋🏾 I'm glad you're here! Also, serious question, how are y'all finding me? 😂
- What would you do if a dragon alpha walked into your bar, calmed your chaos, and decided you were hers? 🤭 Hezi faces this exact dilemma in MAY CHAOS REIGN OVER YOU by @purviswrites.bsky.social It released today so y'all already know what to do! #BVM #Romantasy www.purviswrites.com/store/p/may-...
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- Have y'all seen the podcast I did with K. R. S. McEntire Cause if you haven't, you should go watch it now. She's passionate about writing YA and supporting indie authors in YA, and amplifying diverse voices. youtu.be/Dxa2wukLtUk
- The Melanin Chat has returned! And I’ve got some strong opinions about what’s been going on in the world. #BVM #BlackBookSky youtube.com/live/RTGFL0H...
- I have been doing my best to rest and slow down, but I forgot to tell y'all that I did an interview with Nicole S. Palmer and talked about the weight of being a Black woman in corporate America. And idk, a Monday morning in 2025 felt like a good time to tell y'all about it 😂 youtu.be/Ixo0fVyZceE
- We're out running errands and while Ben drives us around I'm getting into Outdrawn. I'm forming lots of opinions, so if you want to get in on the conversation and support the Melanin Library, join the DNF Bookclub. We meet tomorrow at 7p EST ✌🏾 shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member
- It's about to start! Come hang with me @obeytheauthor.bsky.social and @purviswrites.bsky.social to talk anime and celebrate Tatiana's release day for RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI! youtube.com/live/2iagMw6...
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- New post up on the channel 🌻 Because who doesn't love a good rant? 🤭 youtu.be/5A4UALAidYU?... #BVM #BookSky #BlackAuthorSky
- Authors. What's your preferred writing software? 🤔 youtu.be/4PxQrhSABS4 #BVM #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity
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- Are there any writers writing today? 👀 I'm hosting writing sprints at 11a EST if you want to write together ✌🏾 www.youtube.com/live/6t2f_V1... #WritingCommunity
- I dropped a new YouTube video today for all my authors who want to know how to sell their book (cause let’s be honest, that’s the hardest part of authoring) I don’t know if y’all pay attention to video links on here, but here it is. Hopefully, it helps 🤎 youtu.be/By14rZhseNc
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- The Melanin Chat is today! 3 guesses what we're talking about 🤭 www.youtube.com/live/mOx7fmv...
- Wow. We really out here losing reading comprehension skills, huh? Next y'all gone be arguing with babies who hand you they little phones because they hung up on you 😭 None of it is REAL my dudes.
- If y’all are into writing sprints, I’m hosting some now on my channel ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/0UyNPMx...
- There's a new podcast episode out with @antoinebandele.bsky.social! We talk about the secret behind writing a good fantasy series and why in person events are important as an indie author. There were so many gems in here, so get into it! youtu.be/Essmi8ViZ0U #BVM #BlackBookSky
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- So. . . I have been having a great time over on Substack 🤭 substack.com/@clockhartwr...
- I think this is a pizza and video game night.
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- It's Melanin Chat Day y'all ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/L1gT-IG...
- This video is for my authors who are trying to figure out to make social media work for them. The key is to get comfy using it, not necessarily good at it 🤭 #BVM #AuthorSky #BlackAuthorSky youtu.be/2RIkk1Zww90?...
- I feel like the importance of mental health days are so underrated. Sometimes, you just don't want to — and having a day where you don't force yourself to anyway is ✨BLISS✨
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- Today ✌🏾
- Did I tell y'all I'm doing a book event tomorrow? It's the Greater Charlotte Area Bookstore Crawl and I'll be at CCB Bistro with my Blackity Black books from 2-4p. Come through if you can ✌🏾 #BlackBookSky #BookSky #Charlotte #BlackAuthorSky
- Did I tell y'all I'm doing a book event tomorrow? It's the Greater Charlotte Area Bookstore Crawl and I'll be at CCB Bistro with my Blackity Black books from 2-4p. Come through if you can ✌🏾 #BlackBookSky #BookSky #Charlotte #BlackAuthorSky
- Some days, my tolerance for the bullshit is at a -10 and I just. . .
- It's Tuesday, so I guess I should mention it's Melanin Chat today. Starts at 11a EST ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/Z713cgq...
- Y'all best not sleep on this series! 👏🏾 #BVM #BlackBookSky
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[Not loaded yet] - So, I dropped a new video today: youtu.be/cBw3s9fsjXo And I want my author friends to hear this piece of advice: your book is not your brand. I talked about what needs to be done to establish yourself as an author in this video, but build an audience that's a fan of the author, not just one book ✌🏾
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- What if 3 Black women got together to read books by Black authors and have real, honest discussions about them? Would that intrigue y'all? Or nah? #BlackBookSky youtu.be/5CroBtc_Law?...
- For any writers who want to be product this AM, I'm sprinting at the top of the hour ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/lAlRkby...
- Impostor syndrome is crazy. One minute you're thinking you're this incredibly talented writer and this next project is gonna be amazing and suddenly you're questioning if you should've just listened to your parents because WHAT IS THIS SENTENCE? 🙃🥲 Anywho. Hope y'all are doing well!
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- The Melanin Chat is currently live! youtube.com/live/NFVKI6Q...
- I dropped a new video on the channel today for my authors. Indie publishing can be overwhelming, especially when you're new to it, but it doesn't have to be. youtu.be/uD1CUIV7kTE
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- I had the chance to interview Tati Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social about her latest book LOSING SIGHT. It was an incredible conversation and I highly recommend giving it a listen. Available on YouTube & everywhere you get podcasts from ✌🏾 youtu.be/Ip1Z7ZqfC-k - #BlackSky #BVM #BlackBookSky
- The audiobook is out y'all! Get it from Hoopla, Libby, Google Books, Kobo, or the place we're all boycotting 🤎 It's available everywhere so just get it from somewhere! And tell somebody about it while you're at it 😉 #BlackBookSky - bookshop.org/a/12392/9781...
- I'm writing today ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/EgPlHs6...
- This is why I keep telling y'all that libraries HELP authors! One request and they bought FIVE copies! Go request a book today to support your favorite author! 😆 #BookSky
