Keep swiping to the end!!!
It’s October Book Tour Time.
Come to the @decaturbookfestival on 10/1 for the Mystery Panel with Samantha and Jillian, moderated by Jill Evans. Pick up some secrets to #ladyworthing !!!
Come to @44thand3rdbookseller 10/8 for a special talk on Bringing The Past Alive Through Fiction. (Call for special autographed/ personalized copies of Sister Mother Warrior and Murder in Westminster)
Pop into @kindredstorieshtx to discuss Women, War, and Murder.
I’m teaching classes on Fiction at the @writersdigest Novel Conference in Pasadena.
I’m throwing a Murder Mystery Who-done-it at @christian_bookloversretreat in Charlotte.
I am in conversation with Beverly Jenkins and @theshaybaby at the RRAW Conference in Alexandria.
Please Like and Share. Come out to an event!!!
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It was a pleasure attending the Author Talk about Women in Historical Fiction at the Oxford Exchange! I learned so much and can’t wait to start Island Queen❤️ Vanessa Riley was real and taught us so much about writing! Loved, loved, loved it! Go check her out! #reading #womenauthors #blackauthors #blackauthorsmatter #vanessarileybooks #vanessarileyindiebookstore #books #blackwomenread #blackwomenwriters
What a world wind! I’m finally getting to post pictures from two #booksigning events this week.
@vahibooks Virginia Highlands Books is adorable with friendly staff and shelves and shelves of amazing books. We sold out of Murder in Westminster (I’m sure they can order you a copy 😘)
I did leave a few signed copies of Sister Mother Warrior too.
Yes, those are Cheryl’s Cookies. I do bring goodies for signings.
@talltalesbooks is fabulous. They set up a great outdoor display so I could greet the public. Another amazing #indiebookstore. Check out their banned books and staff picks!!!
Thank you readers, especially new to me readers for coming and supporting my career and indie bookstores!!!
#Fashion: @eshakti burgundy shirt dress and teal jumpsuit
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My husband took this picture. I love it, for he caught me not posing but being still and thinking.
My mother wouldn’t exactly be happy with me showing the world a less than perfect shot:
*One with no filter or makeup.
*One that shows vulnerability and age.
*One that speaks my truth, that I’m still figuring things out.
But unguarded and with no filter are the freest we ever are. It’s the point of living.
Finding joy or peace in those less-than-perfect moments is what I try to write. It’s the secret sauce of the women or sisterhoods that I write.
This year I’m living ‘dream me’:
*A research tour in Europe
*Historical Fiction of Power Women: Sister Mother Warrior - Boss lady-Adbaraya Gran Toya and 1st Battlefield Nurse Marie-Claire Bonheur
*My first Mystery series: Murder in Westminster -Black aristocrat Lady Worthing, part-time sleuth, full-time trouble
*Getting to meet fans across the globe
Build your future. ‘Dream you’ is incredible.
Like and follow. Share with me your dream journey!
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#blackbooktok #forgottenhistory #blackwomen #blackhistory #vanessariley #vanessarileyauthor #murderinwestminster #islandqueen #sistermotherwarrior #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #writersofinstagram #writerslife #authorsofinstagram #authorlife #authentic #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore
Today is another chance to buy Island Queen on sale. Only $2.99. Island Queen is such a special book. It’s an @npr and @cosmopolitan best book of 2021. It was a @gmabookclub buzz pick and so much more. Read about a famous woman who should not have been forgotten, who changed her world. #womenempowerment
Please share, tell a friend. Or better—buy them a copy!!
https://bit.ly/buyislandq
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Spotlighting #indiebookstore Pig City Books
#vanessarileyindiebookstore #aka #aka1908 #sorority #alphakappaalpha
Had a wonderful time presenting to @atlwriters and @gwinnettlibrary about writing historical fiction. Fun to talk about research, centering your story, and the importance of your words.
Love libraries and sharing with writers. Thank you to Ann Gerson of @bookmiser for being such fun and handling book sales. She has signed copies of #islandqueen (paperback) and is taking preorders for signed copies of July’s Release Sister Mother Warrior.
#sistermotherwarrior #book #library #libraryevents #books #tbr #tbrpile #readcaribbean #caribbean #haiti #hatian #hatianrevolution #colonization #blackgirlmagic #blackculture #black #author #authorsofinstagram #womenempowerment #historicalresearch #history #research #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileylibrary #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessarileyspeech #vanessarileyworkshop
Heading to the airport now to reach the @latimesfob LA Times Festival of Books. The @therippedbodice has put together a wonderful #romance focus two days of fun for #booklovers
Bring your #booklove for @jendelucawrites @nicwillwrites @nishawrites @alihazelwood @jasminepics @christinalauren #clairekannauthor @casey.mcquiston @elissa_sussman and me, #vanessariley
Prayers up for @miasosaromance who won’t be able to join us. She and the Ripped Bodice will get signed books out to preorders.
#tbr #tbrpile #book #romancebooks #bookfestival
#vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessarileyauthor
Back home from my DC trip, and just taking a moment to reflect.
Every minute was memorable and fun, from hitting the @librarycongress and spending time in the map room to conversations and signings at @sankofadc @loyaltybooks @mahoganybooks @politicsprose and @eastcitybookshop
My partner in many of these visits was the delightful @dennysbryce and I wish to send out my special thanks to the cohort— Dear hubby and road dog hung in there. Agent @seyitsme brought me coffee!!! Love doing life with you all.
August will be another busy month. I’m flying out tomorrow to Kansas City to #RomanceGenreCon @mcplmo
And then back for the @blackwritersweekend @aambcawards
Link: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/featured/romance-genrecon?fs=e&s=cl
#writerlife #writersofinstagram #writing #books #bookstore #indiebookstore #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessarileysign #vanessarileyauthor #vanessariley
Medu bookstore is one of the most revered and prestigious bookstores in Georgia. I was honored to stop by say hello to Ms. Nia Damali and her crew. Make sure you stop by. There are signed copies of Island Queen and she should get Sister Mother Warrior soon.
#books #summerreads #haiti #haitian #hatianrevolution #historical #historicalfiction #tbr #tbrpile #tbrlist #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womenleaders #blackbook #forgottenhistory #bookstore #blackwomen #blackhistory #vanessarileybooks #vanessariley #vanessarileyauthor #sistermotherwarrior
#Africa #warrior #dahomey #islandqueen #vanessarileyindiebookstore
My favorite thing to do when I’m in a new/different city is go to bookstores. Today in #LA #losangeles, I hung out at @esowonbooks @malikbooks @reparations.club and even left an arc (advanced reader copy) or two.
Each store is divine with history and aesthetics to make your book loving heart pound. And I loved see my books and my pal authors on these shelves too. Support your #indiebookstore Support #blackbookstores Support local or neighborhood bookstores!!
#vanessarileybooks #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #tbr #tbrpile #books #blackbook #blackbookstore
I’ll show you my personal haul in stories. What is your favorite bookstore.
I got to dress up for a #book cocktail reception at @neibabooks !! It was a pleasure to represent @kensingtonbooks and talk up #ladyworthing #murderinwestminster
My love for an #indiebookstore has no end. The folks from the northeast reaffirmed this. They were amazing. Special shout out to @belmontbooks @savoybookshopcafe @phoenixbooksvt @whitelambooks @oblongbooks
In two weeks, I’ve hit both Portlands (Portland Oregon and Portland Maine).
My standard #traveling garb of a jacket, a scarf, and an easy rolling bag has become a staple.
Side note: Get an easy rolling, light bag. It makes #travel easier. #rollingluggage
Lace Top: @eshakti
Buff Leather skirt and Black leather jacket #leathercult
#murdermystery #historicalmystery #customleather #customclothes #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessariley #tbr
‘Bout last night! We had a time… at @shopthebookworm discussing Island Queen for Bookclub. Folks braved the unpredictable weather and came out.
Side note: I wore a floral and vine print with stripes (#shoes). Yes, I broke the old south rules. In my defense, I’ve become more of a rule breaker and the blues matched perfectly. What do you think?
Dress: @eshakti
Shoes and bag @whbm
#books #summerreads #haiti #caribbean #hatianrevolution #historical #historicalfiction #tbr #tbrpile #tbrlist #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womenleaders #blackbook #forgottenhistory #bookstore #blackwomen #blackhistory #vanessarileybooks #vanessariley #vanessarileyauthor #sistermotherwarrior
#Africa #warrior #dahomey #islandqueen #writerslife #fashion #vanessarileyindiebookstore
My boots were meant for walking and I ended up at the gorgeous @therippedbodice #indiebookstore . All the talk and photos and lore don’t lie. It is adorable and focused on #romance and #empowerment!!!!
@leah__koch , Daddy Koch, and the entire Ripped Bodice crew are wonderful. Thank you readers. I signed a box of books. Thank you for supporting this indie bookstore.
Will be signing at their booth at noon today, Sunday at the @latimesfob
#bookstagram #tbr #romancebooks #womenempowerment #bookstore #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessariley
Sunday was library day. I want to thank @gwinnettlibrary for inviting me to speak and sign books. Thank you @eagleeyebooks for serving as #bookseller — love #indiebookstore
And thank you friends, family, and readers for coming out on gorgeous afternoon to hear about #islandqueen
#tbr #historicalfiction #womenshistorymonth #strongwomen #caribbean
#vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessarileylibrary #vanessarileysign
On a week long writer’s retreat in Sunny Florida with #historicalfiction #fantasy #romance #thrillers and #womensfiction #writers
We met with #thrillerwriter @authorlindahurtadobond in #Tampa for lunch & #bookshopping at fabulous @oxfordexchange
Absolutely wonderful time— big house with plenty of space to write and amazing places to go for lunch. Oh, there’s a private pool. (A must have for summer retreats)
Today just posting a few snaps.
Lots of words flying. I am 20k+ from done on next year’s historical, #theblackregencyqueen
#writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writerslife #retreat #vanessariley #vanessarileyauthor #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessarileyhere
My Book Tour is hitting the road (or sky). I’m in Tampa on Saturday with @dennysbryce and @piper_huguley
We will have a good time discussing capturing power women in historical fiction.
Denny S. Bryce is the author of Wild Women and The Blues and In the Face of the Sun.
Piper Huguley is the author of By Her Own Design and multiple romance titles.
And I’m holding my summer release: Sister Mother Warrior, about the two women who shaped the Haitian Revolution.
And my first Historical Mystery- The Lady Worthing Mysteries: Murder in Westminster.
Like, follow, and share. Hope to see you.
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#blackbooktok #forgottenhistory #blackwomen #blackhistory #vanessariley #vanessarileyauthor #murderinwestminster #islandqueen #sistermotherwarrior #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #vanessarileyhere #authentic #vanessarileyindiebookstore
Back home in the #ATL but I must take a last moment to reflect on the @latimesfob #latimesfestivalofbooks
Loved the authors, the readers, venues, the panels, and the books. Special thanks to @kensingtonbooks and the @therippedbodice for making the time special!!
#books #booksbooksbooks #authorsofinstagram #authorlove #tbr #bookfestival #writerscommunity #romancebooks #romance
#vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessarileypanel #vanessariley
On my way to the @bookmarksnc Festival and I stopped at Super Indie #Bookstore @parkrowbooks in Charlotte and met the folks and signed books.
Thanks @williammorrowbooks for preparing my stops.
And I love seeing friends on the shelves.
#vanessariley
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Sunday, I visited with @pigcitybooks . The get together was sponsored by @pigcitybooks, @davidsonlocal @bullcityciderworks
We had an amazing discussion and I loved meeting the proud citizens and the newest judge of Lexington!!! #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessarileyhere
Another stop on the way to @bookmarksnc festival, #Davidson for @mainstreetbooksdavidson
Great staff, exciting selections and again Tarkington shots of friends.
Thanks @harpercollins and @williammorrowbooks for helping me route this drive.
#books #bookstagram #tbrpile #tbrstack #historicalfictionwriter #historicalfiction #historical #islandqueenhf #bnbuzz #barnesandnoble #newreleases #BNBookClub #reesesbookclub #noshelfcontrol #mustreads #booksbooksbooks #indiebookstore #vanessariley #vanessarileyindiebookstore
Had a fabulous time at @hubcitybookshop in #spartanburgsc
The lovely shop was a former #masonictemple
Quaint, homey, and I was able to join the author’s corner where visiting author’s sign the wall!!!
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