friends

top of page

MAHAGONY STEELE

3 Things I Love About My Writing Process ⬇️✨🥳

🦋Intentionally
🦋Trust
🦋Exhilaration

What are your favorite things about your writing process? 👀
#writer #author #writing #blackwriters #blackauthors

3 Things I Love About My Writing Process ⬇️✨🥳

🦋Intentionally
🦋Trust
🦋Exhilaration

What are your favorite things about your writing process? 👀
#writer #author #writing #blackwriters #blackauthors

5 Things That Are NOT Worth The Money😬🤑⬇️

1. Upsizing at fast food restaurants
2. Ordering the biggest popcorn at the movie theater
3. Paying for Uber One
4. Having every streaming service activated at the same time
5. Paying for reserved parking at my apartment complex

#money #budget #moneytok #budgetfriendly #savingmoney

5 Things That Are NOT Worth The Money😬🤑⬇️

1. Upsizing at fast food restaurants
2. Ordering the biggest popcorn at the movie theater
3. Paying for Uber One
4. Having every streaming service activated at the same time
5. Paying for reserved parking at my apartment complex

#money #budget #moneytok #budgetfriendly #savingmoney

A house manager would heal me!! 😩😂💫

Writers jungle so many tasks outside of writing!

What service would be helpful to you?

#writer #author #housekeeping #writing #writingcommunity

A house manager would heal me!! 😩😂💫

Writers jungle so many tasks outside of writing!

What service would be helpful to you?

#writer #author #housekeeping #writing #writingcommunity

How important are epilogues to you?👀

My goal this week is to finish my epilogue and complete my music playlist for my book.

I only have 1 song on my playlist and that won’t work 😂😩

What are your writing goals this week?

#writer #books #writing #writingabook #writingcommunity

How important are epilogues to you?👀

My goal this week is to finish my epilogue and complete my music playlist for my book.

I only have 1 song on my playlist and that won’t work 😂😩

What are your writing goals this week?

#writer #books #writing #writingabook #writingcommunity

In your world, what makes a good MMC? 👀
I love when they are⬇️

🦋Confident
🦋Take accountability
🦋Seeks forgiveness
🦋Get the FMC back by any means necessary

#books #blackbooks #bookish #bookworm #bookstagram

In your world, what makes a good MMC? 👀
I love when they are⬇️

🦋Confident
🦋Take accountability
🦋Seeks forgiveness
🦋Get the FMC back by any means necessary

#books #blackbooks #bookish #bookworm #bookstagram

Writers need a break to eat good, frolick and do things that make them happy! 😊

I meant deets in caption, not bio 😂

✨BEARCAT CDB is an amazing brunch spot! I enjoyed everything 🙌🏾

The blueberry pancakes (made with fresh, whole blueberries), the bison sausage (yummy with a hint of spice😋), the crispy potatoes and the eggs were alll amazing!

They also have vegan options!

📍845 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

⏰ MON-CLOSED
TUES-FRI-8AM-2PM
SUN-8AM-3PM

✨NOTE✨
No reservations: Operates on a walk-in basis, which can lead to wait times during peak brunch hours.

#writer #brunch #author #relaxing #writing

Writers need a break to eat good, frolick and do things that make them happy! 😊

I meant deets in caption, not bio 😂

✨BEARCAT CDB is an amazing brunch spot! I enjoyed everything 🙌🏾

The blueberry pancakes (made with fresh, whole blueberries), the bison sausage (yummy with a hint of spice😋), the crispy potatoes and the eggs were alll amazing!

They also have vegan options!

📍845 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

⏰ MON-CLOSED
TUES-FRI-8AM-2PM
SUN-8AM-3PM

✨NOTE✨
No reservations: Operates on a walk-in basis, which can lead to wait times during peak brunch hours.

#writer #brunch #author #relaxing #writing

Baldwin Co. Coffee + Bookstore in New Orleans, LA, is one of my favorite places to write, unwind and work.

Such a peaceful atmosphere & clean environment, with great customer service, AND a great book selection/merch!

My ”Rose Matcha Latte” was amazing 😋

📍1030 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117

⏰ MON-SUN
7AM-6PM

Website➡️ bookshop.org

#coffee #writer #bookstore #bookish #author

Baldwin Co. Coffee + Bookstore in New Orleans, LA, is one of my favorite places to write, unwind and work.

Such a peaceful atmosphere & clean environment, with great customer service, AND a great book selection/merch!

My ”Rose Matcha Latte” was amazing 😋

📍1030 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117

⏰ MON-SUN
7AM-6PM

Website➡️ bookshop.org

#coffee #writer #bookstore #bookish #author

How I combat writer’s block 😩🫠

You may not have writer’s block. You may simply be fatigued from writing 🧐

Key Tips That Help Me ⬇️

🔑 Take A Break
🔑 Exercise
🔑 Be In Nature
🔑 Explore
🔑 Pray for inspiration

#writer #writersblock #author #bookish #writing

How I combat writer’s block 😩🫠

You may not have writer’s block. You may simply be fatigued from writing 🧐

Key Tips That Help Me ⬇️

🔑 Take A Break
🔑 Exercise
🔑 Be In Nature
🔑 Explore
🔑 Pray for inspiration

#writer #writersblock #author #bookish #writing

@scrivenerapp offers a unique 30-day free trial that counts 30 days of actual use rather than 30 consecutive calendar days.

Usage-Based Countdown: The trial only subtracts a day when you actually open and use the app. If you use it twice a week, the trial lasts for about 15 weeks.

Full Access: The trial version includes every feature of the paid software with no locked tools or restrictions.

Supported Platforms: The trial is available for macOS (11+) and Windows (64-bit Windows 10+).iOS

Exception: A free trial is not available for the iOS (iPhone/iPad) version due to Apple App Store limitations.Pricing
After Trial: A standard license for Mac or Windows costs $59.99, and an educational discount is available for $50.99.

I used the free trial before purchasing which allowed me to play around with the app while learning what features worked best for me 😌💫

What tools/apps do you currently use that make your life easier? 👀

#writer #writing #author #bookish #writingtips

@scrivenerapp offers a unique 30-day free trial that counts 30 days of actual use rather than 30 consecutive calendar days.

Usage-Based Countdown: The trial only subtracts a day when you actually open and use the app. If you use it twice a week, the trial lasts for about 15 weeks.

Full Access: The trial version includes every feature of the paid software with no locked tools or restrictions.

Supported Platforms: The trial is available for macOS (11+) and Windows (64-bit Windows 10+).iOS

Exception: A free trial is not available for the iOS (iPhone/iPad) version due to Apple App Store limitations.Pricing
After Trial: A standard license for Mac or Windows costs $59.99, and an educational discount is available for $50.99.

I used the free trial before purchasing which allowed me to play around with the app while learning what features worked best for me 😌💫

What tools/apps do you currently use that make your life easier? 👀

#writer #writing #author #bookish #writingtips

What producer would you choose to compose an original soundtrack for your book?👀

My list below ⬇️

✨Babyface (Producer of classic, “Waiting To Exhale” soundtrack, among countless hits for major artists & himself)!
✨Rico Love (producer of your fave Beyoncé records and countless hits/records).
✨Robert Glasper (producer of, “The Photograph” soundtrack and countless hits)!

🚨BONUS🚨

✨Brian Michael Cox 🙌🏾💫

#music #books #composer #writer #author

What producer would you choose to compose an original soundtrack for your book?👀

My list below ⬇️

✨Babyface (Producer of classic, “Waiting To Exhale” soundtrack, among countless hits for major artists & himself)!
✨Rico Love (producer of your fave Beyoncé records and countless hits/records).
✨Robert Glasper (producer of, “The Photograph” soundtrack and countless hits)!

🚨BONUS🚨

✨Brian Michael Cox 🙌🏾💫

#music #books #composer #writer #author

Are you writing a series or a stand alone book? 🧐👀

#writer #writerofinstagram #bookish #author #books

Are you writing a series or a stand alone book? 🧐👀

#writer #writerofinstagram #bookish #author #books

When is the last time you took a break from writing? 👀

What did you do on your break? 🥳

#authorsofig #author #writersofinstagram #writers #writer

When is the last time you took a break from writing? 👀

What did you do on your break? 🥳

#authorsofig #author #writersofinstagram #writers #writer

Which male director would you choose to direct your project for your book that’s recently been adapted for TV/Film? 👀⬇️

1. Spike Lee
2. Ryan Cooglar
3. Jordan Peele
4. Antione Fuqua
5. Barry Jenkins

#film #tv #books #director #writer

Which male director would you choose to direct your project for your book that’s recently been adapted for TV/Film? 👀⬇️

1. Spike Lee
2. Ryan Cooglar
3. Jordan Peele
4. Antione Fuqua
5. Barry Jenkins

#film #tv #books #director #writer

Please publish your book! I’m rooting for you! 🙌🏾✨

What are you currently writing?👀

#writer #writers #writerofig #author #blackwriters

Please publish your book! I’m rooting for you! 🙌🏾✨

What are you currently writing?👀

#writer #writers #writerofig #author #blackwriters

Top 5 items I MUST have during my writing sessions 👏🏾💫⬇️

🦋Thesaurus
🦋Dictionary
🦋Water, Hot Tea or Matcha 😋
🦋Jazz Music
🦋@Scrivener

What are your must haves? 👀😇

#writer #writersofinstagram #author #authorsofinstagram

Top 5 items I MUST have during my writing sessions 👏🏾💫⬇️

🦋Thesaurus
🦋Dictionary
🦋Water, Hot Tea or Matcha 😋
🦋Jazz Music
🦋@Scrivener

What are your must haves? 👀😇

#writer #writersofinstagram #author #authorsofinstagram

🦋Everyone is looking for an editor!!

🦋How did you find yours?

🦋Do you complete all of your edits yourself?

🦋Is there a website to find reputable editors?

#editor #writer #writersoninstagram #indie #author

🦋Everyone is looking for an editor!!

🦋How did you find yours?

🦋Do you complete all of your edits yourself?

🦋Is there a website to find reputable editors?

#editor #writer #writersoninstagram #indie #author

✨Black Romance Reads For August✨

I enjoyed each book thoroughly!! 🙌🏾
Check out authors and titles below ⬇️

🦋”Get Me Back” by Aubree Pynn (Novelette)
🦋”summer in dooley” by Grey Huffington (Novella)
🦋”Just Like Summer” by Aubree Pynn (Novel)
🦋”We Could’ve Been” by Aubree Pynn (Novelette)
🦋”Never Knew Love Like This” by Brittanie Ganai (Novella)

What did you read in the month of August??👀

HAPPY READING!! 🥳💫

#blackromancebooks #booksstagram #books #bookworm #bookish

✨Black Romance Reads For August✨

I enjoyed each book thoroughly!! 🙌🏾
Check out authors and titles below ⬇️

🦋”Get Me Back” by Aubree Pynn (Novelette)
🦋”summer in dooley” by Grey Huffington (Novella)
🦋”Just Like Summer” by Aubree Pynn (Novel)
🦋”We Could’ve Been” by Aubree Pynn (Novelette)
🦋”Never Knew Love Like This” by Brittanie Ganai (Novella)

What did you read in the month of August??👀

HAPPY READING!! 🥳💫

#blackromancebooks #booksstagram #books #bookworm #bookish

On Sundays! We write! 🦋🥳

🦋What are you currently reading and are you writing today? 👀

🦋What shows are you catching up on?

🦋Details regarding matcha popup for, Krem at Lazi Cow in Frisco, TX are a few posts back! It’s again today from 10A-3PM or until sold out!

#booksstagram #writer #blackbooks #book #bookish

On Sundays! We write! 🦋🥳

🦋What are you currently reading and are you writing today? 👀

🦋What shows are you catching up on?

🦋Details regarding matcha popup for, Krem at Lazi Cow in Frisco, TX are a few posts back! It’s again today from 10A-3PM or until sold out!

#booksstagram #writer #blackbooks #book #bookish

✨The Peaches & Crème Matcha I ordered was incredible 🥳✨

🚨KREM MATCHA POPUP🚨
10AM-3PM (or until sold out)
08/28, 08/29, 08/30

📍Lazi Cow
4800 Eldorado PKWY Ste. 200
Frisco, TX 75033

➡️ Follow @official.krem for pop up announcements ✨🥳

#matcha #matchalover #popup #drink #booksandmatcha

✨The Peaches & Crème Matcha I ordered was incredible 🥳✨

🚨KREM MATCHA POPUP🚨
10AM-3PM (or until sold out)
08/28, 08/29, 08/30

📍Lazi Cow
4800 Eldorado PKWY Ste. 200
Frisco, TX 75033

➡️ Follow @official.krem for pop up announcements ✨🥳

#matcha #matchalover #popup #drink #booksandmatcha

What series do I need to read that you absolutely LOVE?! ✨😇🥰

“The Skyland Series” is one on my favorites hands down 🙌🏾

#series #booksbooksbooks #bookrecs #bookish #bookworm

What series do I need to read that you absolutely LOVE?! ✨😇🥰

“The Skyland Series” is one on my favorites hands down 🙌🏾

#series #booksbooksbooks #bookrecs #bookish #bookworm

Writing stories is such a magical, euphoric, grueling experience.

I’m grateful I get to use my words to create an entire world outside my window 🦋😇💫

#writer #writercommunity #writers #inspiration #author

Writing stories is such a magical, euphoric, grueling experience.

I’m grateful I get to use my words to create an entire world outside my window 🦋😇💫

#writer #writercommunity #writers #inspiration #author

Making a detailed outline with ALL of the critical information you can think of makes a huge difference 💫

Key outline attributes should include, but not limited to:

✨Character basics (age, appearance, occupation etc.)
✨Emotional barriers
✨Accomplishments
✨Goals
✨What are they in need of the most? (Love, security, freedom etc.)
✨What are the characters “doings” Or habits? Are they always snacking, a workaholic or self loathing?
✨Journaling in your main characters voices may help you to get to know them a little better

NOTE: This list is not exhaustive, but it can help get the flow going 😇

Happy Writing!

#progress #writing #writer #author #writingcommunity

Making a detailed outline with ALL of the critical information you can think of makes a huge difference 💫

Key outline attributes should include, but not limited to:

✨Character basics (age, appearance, occupation etc.)
✨Emotional barriers
✨Accomplishments
✨Goals
✨What are they in need of the most? (Love, security, freedom etc.)
✨What are the characters “doings” Or habits? Are they always snacking, a workaholic or self loathing?
✨Journaling in your main characters voices may help you to get to know them a little better

NOTE: This list is not exhaustive, but it can help get the flow going 😇

Happy Writing!

#progress #writing #writer #author #writingcommunity

Aubree Pynn’s, “Just Like Summer” is a 10/10, would definitely recommend! 🤩

The chemistry, the growth, the love 🥰 So good!

#bookstagrammer #bookish #bookrecs #bookworm #blackbooks

Aubree Pynn’s, “Just Like Summer” is a 10/10, would definitely recommend! 🤩

The chemistry, the growth, the love 🥰 So good!

#bookstagrammer #bookish #bookrecs #bookworm #blackbooks

If I could, would love to read “Seven Days In June” by Tia Williams again for the first time 🤩

What book would you choose to read again? 👀

#bookstagram #bookish #books #bookworm #bookrecs

If I could, would love to read “Seven Days In June” by Tia Williams again for the first time 🤩

What book would you choose to read again? 👀

#bookstagram #bookish #books #bookworm #bookrecs

Sunday writing update!!

What are you up to today? Are you relaxing? Reading? Writing?

#sunday #writer #progress #bookstagram #author

Sunday writing update!!

What are you up to today? Are you relaxing? Reading? Writing?

#sunday #writer #progress #bookstagram #author

Cozy Sunday Writing Vibes 💫

Pistachio Strawberry Match, perfectly blended 🥳

📍DAR Coffee
2320 Los Rios BLVD
Plano, TX 75074

⏰SUN-THURS-7AM-9PM
⏰FRI & SAT-7AM-11PM
NOTE:Frisco, TX location also available 💫

#matcha #writer #bookworm #coffeeshop #author

Cozy Sunday Writing Vibes 💫

Pistachio Strawberry Match, perfectly blended 🥳

📍DAR Coffee
2320 Los Rios BLVD
Plano, TX 75074

⏰SUN-THURS-7AM-9PM
⏰FRI & SAT-7AM-11PM
NOTE:Frisco, TX location also available 💫

#matcha #writer #bookworm #coffeeshop #author

Currently reading, “Just Like Summer” By Aubree Pynn 💫🤩

What are you reading this week? 😇

#bookworm #books #bookshelf #bookworm #booksrecs

Currently reading, “Just Like Summer” By Aubree Pynn 💫🤩

What are you reading this week? 😇

#bookworm #books #bookshelf #bookworm #booksrecs

What do you listen to while you write? 🤗

Title of what I listen to on YouTube below 👇🏾

[Instrumental Jazz] “Vintage jazz on a rainy 1940’s night | cozy ambiance to relax “
Username-“Lepreezy”

Also, refer to the image in my video 💫

#jazz #writer #writertok #author #bookish

What do you listen to while you write? 🤗

Title of what I listen to on YouTube below 👇🏾

[Instrumental Jazz] “Vintage jazz on a rainy 1940’s night | cozy ambiance to relax “
Username-“Lepreezy”

Also, refer to the image in my video 💫

#jazz #writer #writertok #author #bookish

@scrivenerapp “Snapshots” feature allows me to make revisions with ease! 💫🥳

Writers! Do you use this tool in the app?

#writer #writerofinstagram #scrivener #books #author

@scrivenerapp “Snapshots” feature allows me to make revisions with ease! 💫🥳

Writers! Do you use this tool in the app?

#writer #writerofinstagram #scrivener #books #author

If your book was recently adapted for TV/Film, which director would you choose?! 🤩

#film #tv #books #writersoftiktok #author

If your book was recently adapted for TV/Film, which director would you choose?! 🤩

#film #tv #books #writersoftiktok #author

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

@mahagony.steele

The Art of Supporting

The Art of Supporting

The Art of Supporting

Good evening!! It’s been too long since I’ve posted! The topic that’s been on my heart lately has been, “Support.” Lets jump right in! We...

Oct 17, 20182 min read

Friends!…How Many of Us Have Them?

Friends!…How Many of Us Have Them?

Friends!…How Many of Us Have Them?

Hi guys! It’s been a minute since I blogged so I thought I would check in :). The importance of friendship has been on my heart heavy...

Jul 4, 20182 min read

bottom of page