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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · 18d

Day One of "until the shutdown ends, government employees work for free." 🤬🙄

Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · 19d

Heavy sigh...

Today will be interesting.

Either we will go to work as usual tomorrow morning, or we'll be in for another lengthy government shutdown.

So, prepare to be sick of me pushing books and other shenanigans because if this happens, I'll have a LOT of time on my hands.

Happy Tuesday? 🤷🏾‍♂️

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · 26d

🤣🤣🤣 yeah, about that???

I'm just trying to protect my sanity as best as possible.

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · 26d

Sheesh, I haven't been over here in a long minute...

What's going on?

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you... I'm excited for this world to come to life!

Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Aug 27

#shakirrashaan #sageborn #blackfantasy #belairpeacock #tvduniverse #legacies

Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Aug 27

In order of appearance:

Yasir
Zahra
Kyle
Kendyl (Kenni)
Xavion (Unk)
Lennox
Mama Johari (Nana)
Taylor
Tania
Ian
Chrisette

I hope this helps as we get closer to the release... I'm looking forward to hitting the reset button and watch as you navigate through my mystical YA Fantasy series debut!

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Aug 27

Since I have the chance again...

ICYMI

#Booksky #BlackBooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic

The names and faces haven't changed, but if you want to see some of the graphics that inspired the characters inside my new Sageborn universe, wait no longer!

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Aug 11

Preorder your copy wherever books are sold, or get it from me directly at "home," www.ShakirRashaan.com
#shakirrashaan #sageborn #blackfantasy #belairpeacock #tvduniverse #legacies

Shakir Rashaan | The Shakir Experience

Corrupting minds, one book at a time. Home of bestselling author Shakir Rashaan.

www.ShakirRashaan.com

Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Aug 11

In order of appearance:

Yasir
Zahra
Kyle
Kendyl (Kenni)
Xavion (Unk)
Lennox
Mama Johari (Nana)
Taylor
Tania
Ian
Chrisette

I hope this helps as we get closer to the release... I'm looking forward to hitting the reset button and watch as you navigate through my mystical YA Fantasy series debut!

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Aug 11

Since I have the chance again... #Booksky #BlackBooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic

The names and faces haven't changed, but if you want to see some of the graphics that inspired the characters inside my new Sageborn universe, wait no longer!

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hey #Booksy #Blackbooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic

I've been gone for a minute, but I've been busy, promise. 😀

So, there's been a slight adjustment to the cover art for Sageborn, but it's a good one 🙂

I ordered a physical proof of the hardcover, and I can't WAIT to see how it turned out!

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 16

ICYMI... #Booksky #BlackBooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic

eARCs are open for SAGEBORN, the first in my YA Fantasy trilogy, coming October 7th!

Apply before July 31st at bit.ly/Sageborn-ARC...

Nothing stays hidden forever...

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 15

Man, I'm just saying, ESPECIALLY when I'm in my macabre mode... shooo

#Booksky

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 13

Check out my Sample Sunday from my upcoming YA Fantasy, Sageborn...

Here's to new beginnings!

shakirrashaan.substack.com/p/sample-sun...

#Booksky #BlackBooksky #Sci-Fi-Fantasy-SpecFic

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 12

Yasir will return the energy given to him, WITH interest

Find out what else my magical teenagers have up their sleeves EARLY by signing up to be an ARC reader...

Sign up by July 31st so you can read the story from Yasir's AND Zahra's POVs

bit.ly/Sageborn-ARC...

#Booksky #BlackBooksky

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 11

📍 Jacksonville, FL | 🗓️ October 3–5, 2025
A literary family reunion — full of soul, spice, and storytelling.

Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 11

📲 “Who all gone be there?”

Us: Shakir Rashaan, author of the upcoming novel Sageborn — repping the Black to the Future track and bringing the heat.

Coming-of-age but cosmic. Secrets, powers, legacy. Shakir Rashaan has written the chosen one we’ve been waiting for.

#Booksky #BlackBooksky

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 10

ICYMI...

Sageborn is looking for eARC readers! It's the first in my YA Fantasy trilogy, coming October 7th!

Apply before July 31st at bit.ly/Sageborn-ARC...

Nothing stays hidden forever...

#Booksky #BlackBooksky #SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 9

eARCs are open for SAGEBORN, the first in my YA Fantasy trilogy, coming October 7th!

Apply before July 31st!

bit.ly/Sageborn-ARC...

Nothing stays hidden forever...

#Booksky #BlackBooksky #Sci-Fi-Fantasy-SpecFic

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Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thank you so much! I hope it resonates with you to get a copy!

Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 8

Someone dropped this in my feed, and I'm inclined to agree in principle, even with the generalization being thrown in for good measure...

What say you?

For me, there does seem to be a "brand" of masculinity that gets pushed and praised more than others.

However, masculinity is not monolithic.

Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 8

I've been obsessed ever since my graphic artist showed it to me! Thank you so much!

Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 7

Thank you!

Shakir Rashaan | Author @shakirrashaan.bsky.social · Jul 7

Sheesh! Okay then!