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Lizzie Damilola Blackburn is a British-Nigerian charity worker turned author. Her debut novel, Yinka, Where is your Huzband? was selected by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala as a Literati book club pick. Lizzie was also shortlisted for a 2023 Diverse Book Award. The Re-Write is her 2nd novel.

Jendella Benson is a British-Nigerian writer and editor. Born in Nigeria, bred in Birmingham & now based in London, she’s the author of 2 novels – Hope & Glory and All That We’ve Got – and her short story, Kindling, was published in The Book of Birmingham. She’s working on her 3rd novel. @jendella

Alexandra Sheppard’s debut YA novel 'Oh My Gods' was on The Guardian's Summer Reading List. In 2024 her second YA novel was longlisted for The Jhalak Prize & shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Her 2nd middle grade novel ‘Alyssa & The Enchanted Forest’ was published in 2025.

Kuchenga Shenjé is a writer, journalist & speaker with work on many platforms including Stylist, British Vogue & Netflix. Her debut novel The Library Thief is the ultimate marriage of her passions - history, mystery & rebels. It was shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award. She lives in Manchester.

Mel Pennant is a playwright & novelist. In 2013, she won the Brockley Jack Write Now 4 award for “No Rhyme”. In 2024/25, Mel was selected as one of the UK’s best emerging playwrights. Her debut novel, A Murder for Miss Hortense, was published in 2025. The second in the series was published in 2026.

Stella Oni is a British-Nigerian crime writer, speaker & podcaster. Her debut police procedural, Deadly Sacrifice, was shortlisted for the SI Leeds Literary Prize & selected as an Audible Crime & Thriller Pick. Stella’s short crime fiction has appeared in anthologies. @stellaonithewriter.bsky.social

Naomi and Natalie are speakers, writers and the founders of Everyday Racism a CIC & popular social media platform. They also manage The Anti-Racist school. They've published 2 books: The Mixed-Race Experience and Everyday Action, Everyday Change.  @everydayracism.bsky.social

Sareeta Domingo began her editorial career at Harlequin Mills & Boon, before moving to Trapeze in 2022. In 2025 she joined Jacaranda Books as publishing director. Her books included The Nearness of You and If I Don’t Have You. Possibility was her last novel. Sareeta passed away in 2025.

Lovelies, starting today, I’m doing Black History Month - The Writers’ edition. Yes, that’s 31 days of posting about fabulous Black authors Do share if you feel that way inclined. And do check back daily. 😍📚🥰

I don’t even need to see a photo to know… 🤬

I miss Sareeta a lot. Reading her books reminds me so much of what made her special. Today is paperback publication day for her last novel, Possibility. It’s a wonderful book, do buy yourself a copy if you can. And please, share this so as many people as possible can discover it, too. 😍🙏🏾📚

Thank you x

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Also, the first 30 people to sign up will get an ‘A Quiet Moment With Dorothy Koomson’ mug. We’ll giving away a few more on the night… *For eBook fans, The Quiet Girls is on special offer globally in September - that means you can get it for 99p, 99c, etc, so grab it wherever you get your eBooks.