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In Joseph’s Shadow Part Two
People knew his father and what he had contributed to the movement. They still spoke Joseph’s name with a kind of reverence, as though saying it might conjure the courage of another time. His photograph—creased at the corners, and yellowed with time, hung in barbershops and church foyers, beside posters for fish fries and gospel… Continue reading
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In Joseph’s Shadow: Part One
Tanya McNair, dressed in her favorite navy-blue blouse, which bore a faint trace of glitter from the campaign rally a month ago, moved from group to group of the crowded apartment. Her living room was alive with chatter, laughter, and the occasional burst of applause from friends and neighbors whenever a commentator announced another state… Continue reading
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Avoiding Bad Publishing Advice
Self-publishing can be overwhelming for various reasons, including the limitless number of people who offer advice. The problem is that counsel is not universally applicable. Even the word “Bad” in the title is subjective. Who determines what is bad? Is there any advice that works for us but not for others? Here is a quick… Continue reading
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Ways to Connect with Readers Outside of Social Media
Social media is a necessary tool for connecting in today’s world and it is a must for all businesses to have a social media presence in some capacity. There are people whose entire livelihoods are built into their social media accounts. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and now Threads have become creator economies where high… Continue reading
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How Blogging Is Good Practice for Book Publishing
Disclaimer: I do not think blogging is for everyone. These articles are here to help guide and encourage you to discover your own systems and practices, as each person’s journey is and will be different. Three of my books were conceived through blogging: I am Soul, The Women with Blue Eyes, and Black History Facts… Continue reading
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Are You REALLY Promoting Your Book?
Are you really promoting your self-published book? Or does it just look and feel like you are promoting your book? If you are only telling people you wrote a book, but you are not telling them what the book is about, you are not really promoting your book. If you only show us the cover… Continue reading
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Tell Us What You Published Instead of How You Published
How often have you heard a traditionally published author say, “I’m a traditionally published author?” They might say they are a published author but not a traditionally published one. That’s because there are millions of traditionally published authors. In the same way, introducing yourself as a self-published author does nothing to help the person understand… Continue reading
