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May 19, 2017

I’m Still Here

Just so you know, I have not fallen off the face of the Earth. I miss you guys!! And, I’ve still been reading your blogs, commenting, liking, and sharing on Twitter and all that good stuff. I just have not been blogging but I am in tune. I don’t think I’ve spent this much time… Continue reading

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#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, african american, blog, blogger, blogging, chicago, Dusable Museum, Ethiopian Food, family, life, Memphis, travels, wordpress

May 4, 2017

Self-Publishing – Is it worth it?

Authors! Don would like your feedback! Check out this post. “This post calls out to those of you that are authors. I’m trying to open a dialogue and share my experiences in an effort to see if we have a commonality in our goals and how we get there.” Don Massenzio This post calls out… Continue reading

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#ThankfulThursday, amazon, author, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, Independent Publishing, indie, indie authors, kindle, publishing, wordpress, writers, writing

May 3, 2017

Editing Mock-Ups in Photoshop (In 12 Steps)

I didn’t plan on sharing this but as I was editing some mock-ups I thought it would be nice to share what I am doing. I am not a professional photographer, and I don’t always have a chance to take professional images. Therefore, I love using free mock-up templates to create professional images of my… Continue reading

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#BeWritingOnWednesday, #Wednesdayblogs, blog, bloggers, blogging, books, Covervault, editing, guide, mock-ups, Photography, photoshop, tutorial, writers

May 1, 2017

4 Ways I Balance My Blogging and Writing Life

“Where do you find the time?” Is a question I get a lot so I thought I’d answer it in the form of a blog post so that more than a few individuals can benefit. I also thought it would be interesting to see if I can write this with a two-year-old around. With a… Continue reading

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#amwriting, #MondayBlogs, 80/20 Rule, balance, blog, bloggers, blogging, life, organization, respin, time, time management, wordpress, writing

April 25, 2017

If We Were Having Coffee Right Now

Good Morning! Or afternoon or evening. OK, whatever. Hi! I’m having coffee so I thought we were long overdue for a chat. It’s been awhile since I just talked to you guys. I mean outside of blog segments, interviews, fun facts, blah blah blah. Soooo, how you? (as the country folk say). So, go get… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, author blogs, blog, blogger, blogging, blogs, books, Coffee Date, life, thoughts, updates, wordpress, writers, writing

April 24, 2017

Good Writers

Maybe the book didn’t come out the way you envisioned it would or maybe you’ve got a one-star review. Maybe your editor marked all up and down your manuscript or someone critiqued the confidence right out of you. Maybe you failed, miserably. And maybe you want to crawl underneath the covers and will yourself away.… Continue reading

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#MondayBlogs, blog, blogging, critique, edits, failure, feedback, learning, master, revision, students, success, writers, writing

April 21, 2017

Tragic, Senseless Losses…

The death of Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first African-American woman, and the first Muslim, to serve on New York’s highest court and the shooting of Karen Smith, a teacher, in San Bernardino, shot and killed by her estranged husband. Continue reading

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#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, blog, blogger, blogging, death, Domestic Violence, Karen Smith, killings, life, news, San Bernardino, Sheila Abdus-Salaam, teacher