January 22nd 2024.
Black Odyssey Media, a publishing enterprise founded by author, independent film producer, and former literary agent Shawanda “N’Tyse” Williams, is approaching its first anniversary and gearing up for a celebration. In just one year, the company has already acquired over 40 novels, with 28 of those titles hitting the market before the year's end. And with plans to publish even more titles during its soft launch of Black Odyssey Nova, a digital-first imprint specifically for hybrid authors and emerging creators, the company is projecting continued growth.
According to Williams, the response to the unique stories and perspectives brought by their authors has been tremendous. She credits this success to the strong demand for authentic and multicultural content, as shown by the support from avid readers and major retailers like Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. Williams also acknowledges the role of their sales and distribution partnership with Kensington Publishing Corp., a leading independent publisher known for its diverse publishing program, in helping Black Odyssey Media make its mark in the traditional marketplace.
Kensington's President and CEO Steven Zacharius speaks highly of Williams, stating that she has a keen sense of what the market wants, whether she's writing her own popular novels under the pen name N'Tyse or identifying and developing talent. He also mentions their history of success together and how they immediately wanted to be a part of Williams' vision for Black Odyssey Media when she first approached them.
With inclusivity and representation as their driving goals, Black Odyssey Media continues to acquire books that transcend cultural boundaries. And in line with this mission, the company has recently made headlines with their announcement to offer free Black history e-books, as reported by Blacknews.com.
As Black Odyssey Media approaches this exciting milestone, the founder and CEO, Shawanda Williams, is grateful for the support and looks forward to the future. She believes that there is still work to be done, but with the strong communal support and partnerships, they are well on their way to achieving their goal of amplifying diverse voices in the literary world.
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