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Honoring the Creative Process of Your Own Thought
A few weeks ago, I received notice that Black History Facts would be ordered by two bookstores, Unabridged Books in Chicago and Novel in Memphis. Of course, I am ecstatic about having the book available in my hometown. But since I won’t be in Chicago until next year, I took the opportunity to visit Novel… Continue reading
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The Real Purpose of a Book Review
With the popularity of Print-on-Demand Publishing and scammers hacking the Amazon algorithm, I believe we have lost the plot of the book review. It is not just an accumulation of numbers and rankings. If used strategically, book reviews still hold significant marketing power. There is also more than one kind of review. Independent Reviews Unbiased… Continue reading
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Gratitude and Black Reading Month
I’m a simple woman, and by simple, I mean it doesn’t take much to make me happy. As the scripture says, “I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.” (Phil 4:11). This does not mean that people should do the bare minimum when it comes to me. It just means that I… Continue reading
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Are People Still Surprised that Self-Published Books Have Value?
*This post has spoilers.* The Polygamist, Netflix’s new series about a South African man with three wives and a side chick, is snatching everybody’s edges. Social media can’t stop talking about the drama. The story follows wealthy businessman Jonasi Gomora and the drama between his wives and his mistress. Jonasi is a hot mess. As… Continue reading
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1 Million Black Readers
I’ve always loved to read, and it was magnified in High School, when my auntie would make us check out no less than two books from the local library every two weeks, or however long we had before we had to return them. And she wasn’t done there. She also brought ALDI bags to fill… Continue reading
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Born Worthy
You do not always have to be doing something. You were born worthy. On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, I turned 39. And unlike previous years, I didn’t post much about it. Aside from my stories, I didn’t post the usual cute pic. It wasn’t because I was sad or ungrateful. I just didn’t feel like… Continue reading
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Writers Who Shrink
There comes a time when fear doesn’t just paralyze, but acts as its own form of superiority. How dare we grace the world with our brilliance? Someone might come and take what is ours. How dare we venture to use our words to save a soul? Isn’t healing ourselves enough? Why, then, must we risk… Continue reading
