Black Sapphire Press

26/04/2025

26/04/2025

19/02/2025

“Write hard and clear about what hurts.… My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.” - Ernest Hemingway ✍🏼

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19/02/2025

Moss Side Massive is a gritty urban saga set in 1990s Manchester, where gang rivalry and the struggle for survival are the order of the day. The novel centers on the violent turf war between two rival gangs—the Piper Mill Posse and the Grange Close Crew—ignited by the daylight murder of a prominent gang leader. Storm Michaels, a man leading a double life as both a respected jewelry sales representative and the ruthless head of the Grange Close Crew, finds himself torn between his emerging desire to leave the gang life for the sake of his family and the brutal realities of street loyalty and vengeance.As suspicions mount around his involvement in another gang leader’s brother’s death and old feuds intensify, Storm grapples with shifting allegiances. His mother Queenie, who once arrived in England with hopes for a new beginning, is forced to confront the harsh truth of her family’s entanglement in violence—often unaware of the true nature of the life her sons lead. Interwoven with these central conflicts is the story of young Zukie, Storm’s sound system nicer and younger brother, whose journey through the harsh landscape of gang culture paints a vivid picture of a community caught between dreams of escape and the inevitable pull of the streets.Through its raw narrative and richly drawn characters, Moss Side Massive explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the high cost of a life steeped in crime, offering an unflinching look at the impact of urban decay and social neglect on those living on the fringes of society.Moss Side Massive is available in both print and digital formats, making it accessible through major online retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books. You may also find it at independent bookstores and via the publisher’s own channels at Black Sapphire Press.Some hashtags to help market the book include:

10/12/2024

Nikki Giovanni, one of the most celebrated poets and voices of the Black Arts Movement, has passed away, leaving an indelible mark on the world of literature, activism, and education. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1943, and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Giovanni’s groundbreaking work gave voice to the struggles and triumphs of the African American experience. Her first book, Black Feeling, Black Talk (1968), cemented her as a revolutionary literary force during the Civil Rights era.

Throughout her prolific career, Giovanni published over 30 books of poetry, essays, and children’s literature. She addressed themes of race, gender, social justice, and love with unparalleled wit and courage. As a professor at Virginia Tech, where she taught for 35 years, Giovanni inspired countless students and famously delivered a heartfelt speech after the Virginia Tech tragedy in 2007.

Among her many accolades, Giovanni received the NAACP Image Award, the Langston Hughes Award, and the Library of Virginia’s Literary Lifetime Achievement Award. Her legacy also includes the Grammy-nominated Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collection and a recent documentary, Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

Giovanni’s words and spirit will live on as a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of truth. She remains a guiding light for future generations of poets and activists.

10/11/2024

Nothing can save you, except writing.
It keeps the walls from failing, the hordes from closing in. It blasts the darkness.
Writing is the ultimate psychiatrist, the kindliest god of all the gods. Writing stalks death. It knows no quit. And writing laughs at itself, at pain. It is the last expectation, the last explanation.

- Charles Bukowski.

24/08/2024

Meet Captain Ann: The Untold Story of a Folk Hero ⚓️Ever heard of Ann Carter? In March 1629, she led the Maldon grain riots—a moment of rebellion that history almost forgot. Picture this: a fearless woman, surrounded by a crowd of women and children, storming a Flemish grain ship. With nothing but their caps and gowns, they seized the grain they needed to survive. Ann was a leader in a time when women were expected to follow.Fast forward to today: I’ve reimagined Captain Ann in a new light. My short story, published by the award-winning Comma Press in the anthology The Cuckoo Cage, brings her legacy into the present. The challenge? Crafting a modern-day folk hero, fighting local battles with newly discovered superpowers. 🌟A huge thanks to for letting my imagination run wild with this one! Ready to dive into a tale of resistance, history, and supernatural twists?Grab your copy now!

20/07/2024

06/07/2024

This is an audio extract from the novel Goosebumps and Butterflies are Fairytales by Karline Smith. The author has created the visuals and the narrator using AI. It’s good way of getting your work noticed. If you are interested in having a small section of your work turned into a video like this for a small fee, get in touch.

04/07/2024

A small audio extract from the book I am working on. My character is going through it and is out jogging to clear his mind. Little does he know, there’s worse to come

20/05/2024

Check out how to write character sketches: tinyurl.com/ycrwp7se ✨

20/05/2024

Audio book extract Chapter 1