It was hard but I largely stayed away from poetry when i was writing (especially during editing) Not A Monolith. I wanted to find my voice in my debut poetry book and i know i have the tendency to “sponge”! But once I published, i made a commitment to explore all types of poetry and it’s been a pleasure seeing all the different ways people reflect the world. So as we enter 2025, i encourage the book world to leave a little more space for poetry because i’m telling you it’s on the rise 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 As always thanks to all purchasing Not A Monolith! Good news, i am officially out of the probation period which means i can take more than 50 orders a day 😭😭😭 #poetrybook #poetrylover #blackafbooktok #poet #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #viraltiktok

Replying to @vocallyceara allow me to reintroduce myself my name is Shantasja Naomi Laing, Proud poet of Not A Monolith. Thank you to over 26k followers . I believe each and everyone of you have helped push the reach of this page. I thought it’d be nice to share a little bit more about me ☀️ clearly didn’t have a script so i might do this again 😭😭😭 #introvideo #booktok #indieauthor #poetrybook #supportlocal #viraltiktok

Can i be vunerable for a minute. I really dont like reading my poems. This is probably my 30th take, no exaggeration… but as i sat outside ready to record, i sorta mindlessly opened to this page and thought this is hella timely 🤣 The Breaking Point, that’s where a lot of people are finding themselves and that’s where a lot of black people have already been. As we all anxiously await another 🍊 presidency, increased censorship, bans and hardships. We all should be asking ourselves, is this really living? Furthermore, how do we build back our communities and take back our collective lives from the hands of dishonest companies and corrupt government? What will we do when we reach the breaking point? #poetrytok #blackafbooktok #blacktiktok #fypシ #viralvideo

** i mentioned this sorta late in the video but I will be pausing sales friday-sunday because i will be out of town for the holidays** I’ll be back and running next monday! Thank you for everyone, i can’t thank you all enough. Also also as people thier copies can you show me how you’re displaying them around the house 🫶🏾 show me them bookshelves something 😭 #christmasgift #poetrytok #blackafbooktok #bookrecommendations #supportindieauthors #viralvideo

Replying to @Jess✨Mom✨ yall it’s like i know christmas is coming up but i havent even thought to use that to my advantage. Looking for a way to support but can’t buy. I understand, while there are alternative ways to get Not A Monolih (unfortunately can’t spell them out here)… you can also just help push me to new **aligned algorithms** Thank you to everyone authentically engaging… you make all the difference. 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 Road to 1k is very close #christmasgift #christmas2024 #poetrybook #supportblackwomen