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bayana a. davis
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SFF Writer. Co-founder of @blacknerdscreate.com. Co-host of the #WizardTeam podcast. #DVMentee '22. She/her. rep: @erniechiara.com
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bayana a. davis @yanawroteit.bsky.social · Dec 20
I finished the 2nd draft of this book feeling nervous but reading it back I think it might be the best thing I’ve ever written.

Still got some tweaking to do before it’s ready for eyes but check out this guide to TROUBLE THE WATERS, a historical fantasy about Black resistance, protection & magic ✨
The background is an image of a swamp, tall trees rising from moss-covered water. “Blessing has found Solace. Now she has to save it.” TROUBLE THE WATERS Bayana A. Davis YA Historical Fantasy 77,000 words Represented by Ernie Chiara The background is an image of a swamp, tall trees rising from moss-covered water. TROUBLE THE WATERS is a YA historical fantasy set in 1808 about Blessing, a girl who runs away from enslavement in an effort to save her younger sister from the very terrors she experienced. When they find a magical maroon community hidden in the heart of the Dismal Swamp, she is determined to keep her own beastly magic underwraps—until she discovers that her own past may be connected to the rot threatening to destroy it. The background is an image of a swamp, tall trees rising from moss-covered water. TROUBLE THE WATERS: the comps Black YA historical fantasies set in 19th C US: DREAD NATION - mad scientist villain THE DANGEROUS ONES - revenge on slave masters THE GILDED ONES - character arc LEGENDBORN - ancestral magic The background is an image of a swamp, tall trees rising from moss-covered water. In the center is a picture of a Black girl with cornrows staring into the camera with the words TROUBLE THE WATERS over her face. Arrows point out from the picture, pointing to different aspects of the story: - ancestor magic - magical maroon village - eldest daughter problems - waterbending - Black resistance - swamp dragons - early 19th century setting - swamp- destroying rot - immortal elders - beastly magic - generational trauma - “burn it down, then drown it for good measure” - reunited childhood bffs to lovers
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Wizard Team continues on with a new season starting soon! Fans of Black fantasy and SciFi need to make sure to tune in with @yanawroteit.bsky.social @robynrambles.bsky.social and Porshèa!
A new season of Wizard Team is coming soon! Listen on your favorite app Follow @wizardteampod on IG & Tumblr Support on Patreon (repurposed from BNC)
May 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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A Birthday Announcement from the team!
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May 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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When the Oathbound drop got the whole community buzzing 😂
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Alt: A gif from The Office. The workers rush out of the building as Michael says “oh my god, it’s happening. Everybody stay calm”
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March 4, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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🚨 Big News! 🚨
Positive Obsession by @susiemaye drops August 19, 2025! 📚
A cultural biography of the legendary Octavia E. Butler, chronicling her trailblazing legacy in sci-fi and how history shaped her writing.
Pre-order now🔥
Published by @AmistadBooks
#PositiveObsession #OctaviaButler #SistahSciFi
February 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Guardian-ing a preteen sure is something
February 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Oscillating btwn being nervous about coming back to my WIP next month & being nervous about what’s gonna happen to Bree in Oathbound 💀
February 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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So excited for Rico’s new era, feels like it’s about to be exactly what I need 🔥 www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Rico Nasty Spent Years 'Locked Away in the Studio.' Her New Album, 'Lethal,' Set Her Free
Rico Nasty announces new album, 'Lethal,' out May 16 via Fueled by Ramen. Here, she tells 'Rolling Stone' about firing her old team and starting over.
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February 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Come hang out and debate with us!
February 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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New #WizardTeam out now!
blacknerdscreate.com Black Nerds Create @blacknerdscreate.com · Feb 19
It's #WizardTeam Wednesday and Amari is trying to save the world the way she always does: with half a plan and a plucky attitude!

Join us as we discuss chapters 10-12 of Amari and the Despicable Wonders: https://buff.ly/4f6fgFh
February 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Today we celebrate #BlackMagicalHistory by uplifting Laverne Cox. Who is a leading LGBTQ+ artist that inspires you?
Photo of actor Laverne Cox in a golden starburst frame. The text reads "Actor and advocate, Laverne Cox became the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy in an acting category for her role in Orange is the New Black. She is currently starring in Clean Slate on Amazon Prime. Also known for her activism, Cox was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from The New School for her work on gender equality."
February 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Today for #BlackMagicalHistory we want to acknowledge Dr. Debi Thomas.

Who is a Black athlete that you believe deserves more recognition?
Photo of Dr Debi Thomas on a dark purple background with golden moons. Text reads “Two-time national champion, 1986 World Champion, and Olympic bronze medalist, Dr. Debi Thomas is not only the most famous Black American figure skater, she also graduated from medical school in 1997. In 2023, she competed in the World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships at the age of 56.”
February 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Writer and Distinguised Professor of English at USC, Percival Everett is a prolific writer who can often be found on the finalist lists of the most prestigious literary awards.

What’s a classic (racist) story that you’d want to reimagine from a Black character’s perspective? #BlackMagicalHistory
Writer and Distinguised Professor of English at USC, Percival Everett is a prolific writer who can often be found on the finalist lists of the most prestigious literary awards. He writes across genres, authoring poetry, children’s literature, and genre fiction to name a few. His latest work James, won the National Book Award and cemented his place as a literary icon.
February 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Soon as I get my mind and my body together it’s over for y’all*

*my to do list
February 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Which non-Cowboy Carter songs are y’all hoping to see at the tour?

I’m ready for Daddy Lessons (obv), PURE/HONEY (w SHB), and 6 Inch
February 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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The Queen Mother of Guitar, Peggy Jones was the archetype of rock n roll’s female lead guitarist. A member of Bo Diddley’s band, she earned the nickname “Lady Bo”.

Which Black female guitarist do you admire?
#BlackMagicalHistory
Peggy Jones The Queen Mother of Guitar, Peggy Jones became the archetype of rock n roll’s female lead guitarist. Peggy Jones was a member of Bo Diddley’s band where she also earned the nickname “Lady Bo”. Peggy was married to Diddley’s bass player from 1968 until her death in 2015. Proving that a successful career and relationship in the music industry is possible.
February 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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A Friday reminder that having your book banned doesn't sell books.

Only THE MOST banned books see support, and I assure you all those creators would prefer their books were NOT banned instead.

There's no silver lining. It's just the knowledge that ppl hate you!

Ok have a good weekend
February 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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I love when Black people say bye and then proceed to have a prolonged convo on the porch 🥰
February 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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It’s V-DAY, and I’m YOUR matchmaker! Looking for a story w/:

💋 Middle-aged sluts
💋 He’s obsessed w/ her
💋 Werewolves & fated mates
💋 2nd chances & forced proximity

Meet THE BEAST YOU MADE OF ME. Your date is set for Oct 8. Don’t be late!

PREORDER HERE 💋: bit.ly/madebeast
A background of scattered red rose petals frames a brown paper-wrapped package tied with twine, featuring a red wax seal shaped like a heart. The words “Date This Book” are written in elegant red and black script at the top. Below, a handwritten-style list includes: Middle-aged sluts "He's obsessed with her" Werewolves Second chances Fated mates Forced proximity A red lipstick kiss is stamped on the bottom right corner of the package. A background of red rose petals frames a brown parchment-style page. At the top, in a playful handwritten font, the phrase "very, very heart-touching stuff" is underlined with a dashed red arrow pointing to a book cover. The cover features a dark-haired man gripping a woman’s throat and tiddy as he licks her neck. The title, THE BEAST YOU MADE OF ME, is displayed in a bold, stylized blue and red font. Beside the book cover, the summary reads along the lines of: "After two decades, Sparrow Keating returns to Pinehollow after betraying Stark Westwood, now the alpha werewolf, seeking amnesty for herself and her children. Though distrustful, Stark strikes a bargain: protection for her family in exchange for her powers. Tensions ignite, leading to a night of passion they can’t forget. But when a threat endangers her daughter, Sparrow must face her past sins and Stark’s feral desires (twenty-six years in the making) by becoming his mate. A beast of her own making."
February 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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niadavenport.bsky.social
It’s my birthday today🎂🎈
A terrific gift to me and yourself would be to preorder OUR VICIOUS OATHS!

1. standalone
2. enemies-to-lovers
3. dark romantic fantasy
4. the spice gives🙌🏾
5. romantic fantasy
6. Black fae
8. a Black Shadow Daddy (he also wears a grill)🥵

Buy 🔗 linktr.ee/niadavenport
February 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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I know it's hard to write when the fear of book bans & soft censorship looms over all BIPOC & LGBTQ writers. Especially middle grade authors who can't get into schools to promote their books anymore. Book bans are doing exactly what they want-stopping us from writing. DON'T LET THEM! KEEP WRITING!
February 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Omfg I’m gonna see TYRANT live 😭
February 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Named a shaper of science herself, Dr. Prescod-Weinstein reminds us that Black people have practiced and shaped science even before we were awarded for it and as our knowledge was exploited during enslavement. Who is a Black shaper of science in your family or local community?
#BlackMagicalHistory
Photo of Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on a purple celestialChanda Prescod-Weinstein is a theoretical physicist and Black feminist who reminds us that Black people, like all people, are made of star stuff and intricately connected to the universe we’re a part of. Only the 54th Black American woman* to earn a Ph.D in physics, Dr. Prescod-Weinsten works to ensure that more underrepresented groups have the opportunity to participate in the study of the universe through physics." background with the text "
February 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Today we recognize artist and teacher Hilda Wilkinson Brown. Who is a Black artist you feel deserves more recognition? #BlackMagicalHistory
Portrait of artist HIlda Wilkinson Brown and her 1933 painting "Young man studying". Text reads "Her earliest work can be found in The Crisis magazine and The Brownies’ Book published by WEB DuBois. Artist and teacher, Hilda was born and lived in Washington DC, Hilda’s art portrayed the LeDroit Park community and people. Her work can be found in the nation’s most renowned museums from the Smithsonian to the Art Institute of Chicago."
February 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM