Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Ravynn K. Stringfield joins C. M. Lockhart to discuss her novel 'Love in 280 Characters or Less,' her journey in traditional publishing, the importance of creating relatable black protagonists, and future projects in the YA and fantasy genres.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:42 Ravynn's Background and Writing Journey
03:49 Love in 280 Characters or Less: Inspiration and Themes
10:00 Navigating College and Mentorship
32:01 Authentic Teenage Experience
33:11 Character Dynamics and Growth
36:30 Writing Process and Inspirations
45:16 Future Projects and Advice

Chelsea's Book Review: youtu.be/trZOoDtRUqA?si=nRiRiPmZJBUimDgt
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Ravynn K. Stringfield
💥⁠ravynnkstringfield.com/⁠
Love in 280 Characters or Less | ⁠melaninlibrary.com/book/8415⁠
Love Requires Chocolate | ⁠melaninlibrary.com/book/8461⁠
⁠instagram.com/RavynnKamia/⁠
⁠tiktok.com/@ravynnstringfield⁠
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BOOKS
💥All of them: ⁠https://CMLockhart.com⁠
💀 We Are the Origin: ⁠melaninlibrary.com/books/6730⁠
✨ Magic in the Melanin: ⁠melaninlibrary.com/book/8210⁠
💜 Death Among the Stars: ⁠melaninlibrary.com/book/8339⁠
Stygian Collection: stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5c
FIYAH Lit Mag: fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties

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