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January 21, 2018

My Independent Bookstore Journey – The Purpose Beneath the Surface

As you all know, I have been spending less time on social media and more time getting out into the community and networking with local Independent bookstores. I am doing this as part of my goal to try things out for myself and to be a witness to the experience so I know what works… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, #WritersLife, belief, blog, blogger, blogging, books, Bookstore, experience, faith, journey, wordpress, writers, writing

January 17, 2018

Guilty

I vomit kindness from my gut And I am overflowing (drowning) in compassion for people who have none for me. Guilty I let them swim here for free. Continue reading

Poetry

#ThankfulThursday, blog, blogger, blogging, compassion, general, guilt, poems, poetry, spoken word, truth, writers, writing

December 31, 2017

So This Happened

Those of you already following me on social media are already aware of this….but… I hate to be so dramatic but I have news… Yesterday it became official. I’ve been doing some underground work and…. …on Saturday, December 30, 2017, one of my books made it to the shelves of a brick and mortar bookstore… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, african american, authors, blogger, blogging, historical fiction, Independent Authors, Independent Bookstore, indie authors, local, wordpress, writers, writing

December 29, 2017

An Alternative to ACX for Audiobook Production and Distribution – Jane Friedman

Has anyone tried ListenUp for audiobook production? It sounds interesting, though the upfront cost is pretty STEEP. lol. Aside from the service itself, I like what they said about Audiobook sales being dependent on the success of the book in print and digital format. Gave me a new perspective on how to approach audiobooks. My… Continue reading

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ACX, alternative, audio, audiobooks, authors, blog, blogger, Independent Authors, indie authors, ListenUp, podcasting, self-publishing, writers, writing

December 29, 2017

Indie Authors and Controversial Posts – Should You? Should You Not?

DISCLAIMER: This is simply my own opinion. I also stress throughout the post that no one has the right to be disrespectful. Writing is a business and publishing books is a career move. I always encourage you to use wisdom in all that you do. Even if you are speaking truth, don’t put people down.… Continue reading

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#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, Independent Authors, offense, political correctness, self-publishing, truth, wordpress, writers, writing

December 26, 2017

Renaissance Ebook 99cents from now through Friday 12/29

CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW After letting Revelation: The Nora White Story Book Two, sit for about two months, I am right back into revisions and getting excited all over again. As such, I decided to give those of you who have not read Book One an opportunity to do so. Renaissance: The Nora White… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, black history, blog, blogger, fiction, Great Migration, Harlem, Harlem Renaissance, Histfic, historical, Jim Crow, South, writers, writing

December 18, 2017

Breaking: Readers Can expect a New Zora Neale Hurston Book in 2018

For those of you familiar with my latest novel, Renaissance, you know that Zora makes a guest appearance so I am excited to dig into her newest release from Harper Collins next year. It sounds like a powerful one. Here’s what’s going on: HarperCollins will launch a never-before-published book by Zora Neale Hurston. Barracoon is a non-fiction work… Continue reading

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anthropology, black history, blgger, blog, blogging, Harper Collins, historical, literature, Non-Fiction, publishing, reading, writers, writing, Zora Neale Hurston