Magic in the Melanin: A Black Fantasy Anthology

Doyin Aderele · James Gettys · Joel Anthony Hamilton · Celeste Harte · D.L. Howard · Tonja K. Johnson · C. M. Lockhart · Tatiana Obey · L. Penelope · La Purvis · Shakir Rashaan · Omari Richards · Shelby Rose · Moses Ose Utomi

Feb 2025 · Written in Melanin Publishing · Narrated by Ruthie Bowles

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In this anthology, everybody is Black.

Filled with epic battles, complicated families, soft kisses, and sharpened blades, Magic in the Melanin is an adult fantasy anthology that showcases Black authors who write magical stories of all kinds. Featuring full-page artwork to accompany your adventure through the pages, this anthology is what fantasy looks like when Blackness is centered and the imaginations of Black creators are unhindered. Dive into these stories and discover countless worlds where magic is truly in the melanin.

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Tiphareth Pla El

March 10, 2025

This book promised to be the Blackest book I've ever read and it did not disappoint! Thank you Melanin Library for the gifted digital arc of this~ :) As with every anthology there are some hits and misses for me, but overall I really enjoyed this book~ I think this a book all Black reader should read and have on their shelf. I enjoyed the journey even if for me personally there were some stories that weren't my cup of tea. This is definitely worth the read!

About the author

C. M. Lockhart (also known as Chelsea) is a Black writer of fantasy because she loves creating worlds, exploring relationships, and writing stories about Black girls who aren't all that nice. She is the founder of Written in Melanin LLC and the Melanin Library, an online database of books written by Black authors. Ruthie is an Army Veteran and former translator from Southern California who now calls Central Maryland her home. In addition to being a full-time narrator, she also provides DEI and business consulting services for bookish businesses. If she's not in her soundbooth or writing on her computer, you can find her hiking in the trails near her house, playing with her kids, or (of course), reading a book. She also enjoys coloring, knitting, and playing the guitar.

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