The World of La Toya Hankins

Late-night visits to adult bookstores. Coming out shows on college campuses. Climbing the corporate ladders while never forgetting your roots. The love and support of sisters/lovers/friends.

La Toya Hankins seeks to capture the lives of the new Southern women in her novels, SBF Seeking… and K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood. Dedicated to capturing the experiences of women’ voices often left unheard in contemporary fiction, Hankins takes the reader to the cities and towns of her native North Carolina and showcases the experiences of living for one self instead of up to the expectations of others.

Kiara, Donna, Yvette, Yolanda, Danita, and Gloria are more than just characters. They are the sisters, sorors, daughters, and friends we all have in our lives.

Have you found what you are looking for, and do you have a sisterhood that supersedes sexuality? Come visit the word of Toya and find yourself among the pages.

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UPCOMING AUTHOR APPEARANCE: NOVEMBER 14, 2026 10 AM.-5 P.M.

CLIFFDALE REGIONAL LIBRARY,

6882 CLIFFDALE ROAD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28314

BETWEEN THE PAGES: AUTHORS AMONG US

Join me for a day of Q&A panels, author led workshops, and a chance to meet your favorite authors and interact with fellow readers. There will be giveaways and attendees will have a chance to download a copy of my new short Story Birds of Different Feathers during the event. The event is FREE

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UPCOMING AUTHOR APPEARANCE- June 19th

I am pleased to be one of eight local authors that will be part of Daughters Coffee & Books Juneteenth Local Author Pop-up. The event will last from 6-8 p.m. at 5410 NC-55. Suite AF, Durham, NC 27713

I will have signed copies of SBF Seeking and Iced Tea Love available for purchase as well as information about how you can get your copy of my latest book, K: Rho-The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood.

Come out and support authors in the spirit of Juneteenth and an a local business offer a cool way to enjoy the hot summer months.

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Today is the day to Savor K:Rho-The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood-E-book Available for Purchase

It’s official — K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood is out in the world! 📚✨

This story follows Kiara Michaels as she discovers identity, mentorship, and the power of chosen sisterhood in unexpected places.

If you enjoy character-driven LGBTQ fiction about friendship, growth, and belonging, I hope you’ll check it out.

Your support means everything. 

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