Alechia Dow
@alechiadow.bsky.social
Locus, BSFA, Ignyte Finalist. Award winner. Chef. Librarian. Author of 7+ books. Next: Until the Clock Strikes Midnight, 2/3/2026. Bostonian in Germany.
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✨2026 YA Books by Black Authors✨
support diverse books all year long! here's my list of 20+ young adult from Black authors across YA fantasy, romance, horror, mystery and more, to add onto your 2026 tbr 📙💐
#booksky #yabooks #diversebooks
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support diverse books all year long! here's my list of 20+ young adult from Black authors across YA fantasy, romance, horror, mystery and more, to add onto your 2026 tbr 📙💐
#booksky #yabooks #diversebooks
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January 28, 2026 at 9:17 PM
✨2026 YA Books by Black Authors✨
support diverse books all year long! here's my list of 20+ young adult from Black authors across YA fantasy, romance, horror, mystery and more, to add onto your 2026 tbr 📙💐
#booksky #yabooks #diversebooks
24hryabookblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/2...
support diverse books all year long! here's my list of 20+ young adult from Black authors across YA fantasy, romance, horror, mystery and more, to add onto your 2026 tbr 📙💐
#booksky #yabooks #diversebooks
24hryabookblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/2...
Until the Clock Strikes Midnight comes out NEXT WEEK!! Check to next slide to find out more about the story! Also, I’ll be traveling over to celebrate its release. Caption in the alt text :)
January 27, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Until the Clock Strikes Midnight comes out NEXT WEEK!! Check to next slide to find out more about the story! Also, I’ll be traveling over to celebrate its release. Caption in the alt text :)
TWO WEEKS until my cozy young adult romantasy comes out. Vibes are a fairytale devil and angel sitting on your shoulder giving you their conflicting advice while kinda sorta falling in love. I hope you’ll preorder a copy or eight.
January 20, 2026 at 11:35 AM
TWO WEEKS until my cozy young adult romantasy comes out. Vibes are a fairytale devil and angel sitting on your shoulder giving you their conflicting advice while kinda sorta falling in love. I hope you’ll preorder a copy or eight.
#GIVEAWAY for EU & UK only. Comment below and tag a friend to win a copy of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight. I’ll select three winners by Jan 28th!!
January 16, 2026 at 2:57 PM
#GIVEAWAY for EU & UK only. Comment below and tag a friend to win a copy of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight. I’ll select three winners by Jan 28th!!
ONLY ONE MONTH!! Did you know about the preorder campaign? Ask me. Did you preorder? Please do. Are you going to see me on tour? I’d love that.
January 3, 2026 at 1:56 PM
ONLY ONE MONTH!! Did you know about the preorder campaign? Ask me. Did you preorder? Please do. Are you going to see me on tour? I’d love that.
Do you subscribe to my newsletter? You should. I’m sorta funny and heartfelt on there. Feel free to subscribe: alechiadow.beehiiv.com/subscribe
January 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Do you subscribe to my newsletter? You should. I’m sorta funny and heartfelt on there. Feel free to subscribe: alechiadow.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Please preorder UNTIL THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT! Get signed & swagged copies from An Unlikely Story and Mysterious Galaxy! Enter receipts into my linktree for a chance to win a $100 for a bookstore. Just telling libraries and friends is supporting too 💜💜
Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/unti...
Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/unti...
December 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Please preorder UNTIL THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT! Get signed & swagged copies from An Unlikely Story and Mysterious Galaxy! Enter receipts into my linktree for a chance to win a $100 for a bookstore. Just telling libraries and friends is supporting too 💜💜
Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/unti...
Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/unti...
PREORDER CAMPAIGN. Every entry will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to their fave Indie bookseller, and every 20th can pick one annotated copy of my books. Submit receipts here: bit.ly/PreorderUtCSM
If you don’t have Google, please write me on my website: www.alechiadow.com/contact
If you don’t have Google, please write me on my website: www.alechiadow.com/contact
December 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
PREORDER CAMPAIGN. Every entry will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to their fave Indie bookseller, and every 20th can pick one annotated copy of my books. Submit receipts here: bit.ly/PreorderUtCSM
If you don’t have Google, please write me on my website: www.alechiadow.com/contact
If you don’t have Google, please write me on my website: www.alechiadow.com/contact
Friends!! I’m going on tour with Fierce Reads and three amazing authors.
December 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Friends!! I’m going on tour with Fierce Reads and three amazing authors.
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79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
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He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
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Sanford grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in U.S.
Paul Bojerski never gained official residency, but he checked in regularly with ICE for years. Then in July, at age 79, he was detained and sent to Alligator Alcatraz.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
A great review from @publisherswkly.bsky.social !! Did you know there’s a goodreads giveaway happening right now? Go check it out. And you can preorder too :)) Tell your friends, family, and enemies.
Goodreads: bit.ly/3WNVjfo
Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/unti...
Goodreads: bit.ly/3WNVjfo
Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/unti...
November 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A great review from @publisherswkly.bsky.social !! Did you know there’s a goodreads giveaway happening right now? Go check it out. And you can preorder too :)) Tell your friends, family, and enemies.
Goodreads: bit.ly/3WNVjfo
Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/unti...
Goodreads: bit.ly/3WNVjfo
Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/unti...
New newsletter just dropped about a Goodreads giveaway and a sneak peek at the commissioned art for Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Nia/peach.pod ! Special request: would you all please enter the giveaway—-I have a feeling it’s important!! Also subscribe. alechiadow.beehiiv.com/p/goodreads-...
Goodreads Giveaway & Sneak Peek (Yes, autocorrect)
Win a copy of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight and look at my commissioned art!
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November 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
New newsletter just dropped about a Goodreads giveaway and a sneak peek at the commissioned art for Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Nia/peach.pod ! Special request: would you all please enter the giveaway—-I have a feeling it’s important!! Also subscribe. alechiadow.beehiiv.com/p/goodreads-...
BOOKSELLERS: this Halloween (and past few months but shhh) you can get a copy of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight on Edelweiss. If you do, you can show it love, give it a read, and mayyyyybe pitch it for Indie Next, if you feel so moved—in the spirit of Halloween: www.edelweiss.plus#keywordSearc...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
BOOKSELLERS: this Halloween (and past few months but shhh) you can get a copy of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight on Edelweiss. If you do, you can show it love, give it a read, and mayyyyybe pitch it for Indie Next, if you feel so moved—in the spirit of Halloween: www.edelweiss.plus#keywordSearc...
New newsletter just dropped. Please subscribe if you haven’t already, I don’t send them too often, and they’ve been known to bring you a giggle or a thoughtful nod. This one is about the Kirkus star and finding joy when the world is *gestures*.
Star Light, Star Bright
*The* first star I see tonight.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
New newsletter just dropped. Please subscribe if you haven’t already, I don’t send them too often, and they’ve been known to bring you a giggle or a thoughtful nod. This one is about the Kirkus star and finding joy when the world is *gestures*.
It’s a STAR from Kirkus!! They called Until the Clock Strikes Midnight “UNMISSABLE”. This is my first on the page bipolar character and for her to receive their acclaim means the world to me. You can read the full review here. www.kirkusreviews.com/author/alech...
Also please preorder if you want!
Also please preorder if you want!
October 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s a STAR from Kirkus!! They called Until the Clock Strikes Midnight “UNMISSABLE”. This is my first on the page bipolar character and for her to receive their acclaim means the world to me. You can read the full review here. www.kirkusreviews.com/author/alech...
Also please preorder if you want!
Also please preorder if you want!
BOOKSELLERS, do any of you want an ARC (physical copy or earc) of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight? If yes, please reply here or reach out preferably today: www.alechiadow.com/contact
Of note: this book is—-as one person said: too queer. Also has Black people (most of the cast) and bipolar rep.
Of note: this book is—-as one person said: too queer. Also has Black people (most of the cast) and bipolar rep.
Contact| Author | Alechia Dow
If you have questions, or wanna talk books, feel free to drop me a contact me! I'll try to get back to you.
www.alechiadow.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
BOOKSELLERS, do any of you want an ARC (physical copy or earc) of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight? If yes, please reply here or reach out preferably today: www.alechiadow.com/contact
Of note: this book is—-as one person said: too queer. Also has Black people (most of the cast) and bipolar rep.
Of note: this book is—-as one person said: too queer. Also has Black people (most of the cast) and bipolar rep.
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I went and grabbed a quick pic before they started since I had to hop back in my spot in the line!
October 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I went and grabbed a quick pic before they started since I had to hop back in my spot in the line!
Friends at NYCC, if you go to the Fierce Reads booth, can you please take a picture of the Until the Clock Strikes Midnight arcs?! Pretty please!!
October 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Friends at NYCC, if you go to the Fierce Reads booth, can you please take a picture of the Until the Clock Strikes Midnight arcs?! Pretty please!!
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#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co
October 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co
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HAPPY RELEASE DAY CESAR!!! Woke up late but had to do a little photo shoot to celebrate release day! The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar is finally out in the world and I couldn’t be more proud 🥰
September 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
HAPPY RELEASE DAY CESAR!!! Woke up late but had to do a little photo shoot to celebrate release day! The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar is finally out in the world and I couldn’t be more proud 🥰
Heyyyy, @fiercereads.bsky.social is doing an advanced copy GIVEAWAY of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight on Goodreads — enter to win a copy right now!! bit.ly/3HXbgw2
September 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Heyyyy, @fiercereads.bsky.social is doing an advanced copy GIVEAWAY of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight on Goodreads — enter to win a copy right now!! bit.ly/3HXbgw2
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What are some trad pub SFF/H books that have been out at least a year that you think didn't get enough attention? Adult or YA. Marginalized authors preferred, and small press titles encouraged. Not looking for big bestsellers or award-sweepers.
September 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What are some trad pub SFF/H books that have been out at least a year that you think didn't get enough attention? Adult or YA. Marginalized authors preferred, and small press titles encouraged. Not looking for big bestsellers or award-sweepers.
It’s the Barnes & Noble Preorder Sale: for rewards and premium members, you can get 25% off preorders using the code #BNPREORDER. Until the Clock Strikes Midnight is included in the sale!!
Here’s the link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/until-the-...
Here’s the link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/until-the-...
Until the Clock Strikes Midnight|Hardcover
The Good Place meets the Brandy version of Cinderella in Until the Clock Strikes Midnight, a cozy, romantic fantasy from award-winning author Alechia Dow.Darling is the most talented—and unusual—Guard...
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September 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
It’s the Barnes & Noble Preorder Sale: for rewards and premium members, you can get 25% off preorders using the code #BNPREORDER. Until the Clock Strikes Midnight is included in the sale!!
Here’s the link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/until-the-...
Here’s the link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/until-the-...
FRIENDS!! Fiercereads is doing a giveaway of UNTIL THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT right now on goodreads! Enter to win an advance galley here: bit.ly/4l6FtX3
Check my website for content warnings though, and be prepared for a very inclusive fairytale with banter and magic :))
Check my website for content warnings though, and be prepared for a very inclusive fairytale with banter and magic :))
Book giveaway for Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow Aug 04-Sep 01, 2025
Enter to win one of 50 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Aug 04-Sep 01, 2025. Enter for a chance to win an advance galley of UNTIL THE CLOCK STR...
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August 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
FRIENDS!! Fiercereads is doing a giveaway of UNTIL THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT right now on goodreads! Enter to win an advance galley here: bit.ly/4l6FtX3
Check my website for content warnings though, and be prepared for a very inclusive fairytale with banter and magic :))
Check my website for content warnings though, and be prepared for a very inclusive fairytale with banter and magic :))