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December 22, 2023

The Top 2023 Self-Publishing Platforms for Writers (Aggregators and Retailers)

According to Kindleprenuer, a vetted and well-respected platform for self-publishers headed by Dave Chesson (who has listed me among its Ultimate List of Best Book Review Blogs under Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews), these are some of the best platforms for writers who self-published in 2023. (I put them in my own order, though, lol.) But what’s… Continue reading

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July 15, 2017

NOW AVAILABLE: Renaissance: The Nora White Story (Book One)

Renaissance is now available in eBook and paperback. About. When seventeen-year-old Nora White successfully graduates High School in 1922 Mississippi and is College bound, everyone is overjoyed and excited. Everyone except Nora. She dreams of Harlem, Cotton Clubs, Fancy Dresses, and Langston Hughes. For years, she’s sat under Mr. Oak, the big oak tree on… Continue reading

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July 1, 2017

Nora PreOrders

Note: This post is pre-scheduled to go out. I am away from the computer at the moment so it may take me awhile to respond to comments. Renaissance: The Nora White Story (Book One) is now available for eBook preorders. Get it now. The price goes up July 15th! {The paperback will be available July… Continue reading

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December 7, 2016

The Top 3 Reasons Successful Indie Publishers Have A Business Plan

Quote – “Running a business without a business plan remains one of the biggest mistakes an indie publisher can make. As the indie publishing industry matures, this crucial tool provides a tremendous advantage in a market flooded by self-publishers lacking business experience.” Continue reading

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July 5, 2016

Writing Powerful Scenes: Why Choosing The Right Setting Is So Important

I really enjoyed reading this. Setting is something we don’t hear a lot about (not like say plot). I especially enjoyed the part about making the emotional connection between the setting and character. Continue reading

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September 28, 2015

#Book #Review Stella Book 1: Between Slavery and Freedom by Lisa Tetting

Stella is a story that resonates with me and challenged the sensibilities of people who judge others based on the color of their skin. It starts with Cynthia and her boyfriend Alex discussing the fact that Alex is not as invested in the relationship as she would like for him to be. Cynthia wants him… Continue reading

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August 25, 2015

Book Launch Trivia! *New Winners!*

After we closed out the game yesterday, we had some new participants in the questions who came later on. Congratulations to Lynette Davis for answering our Trivia question correctly on the Jim Crow Laws! You’ve just won a FREE Coffee Cup! Please send your mailing address to: ahouseofpoetry@gmail.com All prizes will be mailed in 5-7… Continue reading

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