
Celebrating a group of visionaries who embody the very best of Black excellence and literary talent. These authors bring unapologetic creativity and vital new perspectives to a rapidly growing community of readers and creators. Their dedication to self-publishing breaks traditional barriers, ensuring our stories are told with authenticity, ownership, and heart. We recognize these incredible individuals as they continue to expand our literary horizons and build a powerful legacy, one page at a time.



This year brought so much new talent into our community. We’re so grateful our biggest problem is, who should we choose. Each of these authors’ pen was lit up on the screen of our kindle and/or blessed our ears through black narration. The talent of these black men & women is endless!



The one blessing this black literary world has so much of is many talented black authors to choose from. We’re grateful to have given light to these twelve authors throughout 2023. There is no shortage of greatness within these pen sisters!



The amazing options of Black Indie Authors to choose was never short, but 2022 felt real new! Many of these authors were NTMAs for BSB and we still rocking hard with each of them. So much talent in these literary streets, we can hardly contain ourselves!



Just after two months of figuring this thing out, we knew author recognition was a must! Our love for these amazing Black Indie Authors never fell short!


