Afiya Augustine

Afiya Augustine is an eternal student and dreamer from Brooklyn, NY. On the occasion she’s not trolling for her blerdy pleasure, she’s a freelance writer and editor. She’s also a crafter and jewelry designer for her online shop, Pretty Poet Ink. In Afiya’s spare time, she enjoys listening to music, live-tweeting TV shows, and writing on her blog, Alja the Writer, Follow her on Twitter at @LaJoliePoeta and get to know her.

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Delilah Blast: The New Era of Steampunk!

Delilah Blast: The New Era of Steampunk!

Learn more about the steampunk-themed Kickstart comic, ‘Delilah Blast’ — and be a part of the funding!

SYFY’s Cosplay Melee Pits Cosplayers Against Each Other!

Yvette Nicole Brown hosts SYFY’s newest show, Cosplay Melee, where cosplayers put their skills to the test!

Join the Ultimate Fan-Run ‘ShadowHunters’ Con: The ConClave NYC!

Join the ConClave NYC, a fan-run ‘Shadowhunters’ convention! Learn more at Black Girl Nerds!

‘Orniainthi’: A Mermaid Fantasy Novella

Learn more about the forthcoming, ‘Orniainthi’: A Mermaid Fantasy Novella

Third Annual Khem Comic Book Fest Returns to Newark in March!

Learn more about the Khem Comic Book Fest coming to Newark, NJ for the third year in a row at Black Girl Nerds!

Meet ‘Nia Griggs & The Kemetic Sisterhood of Science #0′ of 20th Place Media

Meet the newest African American female hero heading up the 20th Place Media publication here at Black Girl Nerds!

Feel Like One of Syfy’s ‘Magicians’ at NYC’s Hall of Magic Exhibit

Get a look at the Hall of Magic event, an interactive exhibit inspired by Syfy’s ‘The Magicians.’

‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Comic Coming This April!

Attention ‘Star Wars’ fans: a ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ comic book is headed this way soon! Read on for more details at Black Girl Nerds!

New ‘The Defenders’ Comic Is Headed Our Way!

Learn more about the new “The Defenders” comic book headed to Marvel later this year!

‘Insecure’ Star Jay Ellis to Star in New Film ‘Like Cotton Twines’

‘Insecure’ star Jay Ellis takes on religion and culture in the new UMC film, ‘Like Cotton Twines.’ Read more here at Black Girl Nerds!