Author: Melica Niccole
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Happy Belated National Read A Book Day
Yesterday was one of the greatest days ever and I missed it! As an author, we look forward to days like this. These type of days not only allow us to enjoy these days with you, but ourselves as well. Hoping you had a great National Book Day!
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Welcome Colette Harrell to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Welcome Colette R. Harrell to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Colette is an author, poet, songwriter, content creator, entrepreneur and playwright. Holding a master’s degree, she is a retired director of social services. She believes God has a plan for every life, but you hold the key to manifesting its fullness. She…
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Calling All Readers and Authors
Just in case you live or will be revisiting Central Ohio in the next couple of weeks. Feel free to buy a book in advance here: Amazon. Looking forward in meeting new people and seeing some of my author friends.
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About That Life
We are about that life. Plant life that is. Recently, I purchased my first houseplant. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had plants before, such as a flowers. However, nothing bigger than that. This is something I’ve been meaning to do for a while now. Yesterday, I made the conscious decision to make time to start…
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Preparation Makes the Load a Little Easier to Carry
For some people, things come so natural. However, for other people like myself “Preparation makes the load a little easier to carry.” And that’s quite alright. No one is perfect and meant to know things immediately. Preparation doesn’t make perfect, but it gives you a foundation.
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Literacy and giving goes hand-in-hand, especially if you are giving the gift of literacy. There are so many ways that you can give the gift of literacy, such as: giving books or a kindle as gifts, having book readings, teaching others how to read, and developing a book festival with the goal of increasing individuals…
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Antitrust Laws
Let’s look at Invesopedia’s definition of antitrust laws. Investpedia defines Antitrust laws “as competition laws. They are statutes developed by the U.S. government to protect consumers from predatory business practices. They ensure that fair competition exists in an open-market economy. These laws have evolved along with the market, vigilantly guarding against would-be monopolies and disruptions…
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Is Amazon Positioning Itself to Become a Monopoly?
As I wrote my last piece about the seven upcoming stock splits, I started wondering if Amazon was positioning itself to become a monopoly.
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Seven Upcoming Stock Splits
There are seven upcoming stock splits that everyone should know about, especially for those who have been following these brands and waiting for the price to go down. Well this is your chance to grab a few shares of some major players at a really low price
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Book Reviews
Reviews to authors is like a rapper finding a great beat to spit 16 bars on. We all know that a good beat only embellishes that, which is already outstanding.
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Sponsor Spotlight
Birdie Books is an independent book store and cafe located in Uptown Westerville’s Historic District. Currently located at 74 North State Street Unit C, Westerville, OH 43081. Visit their shop online and in-person, grab a book by one of your favorite authors, purchase a gift card for a friend, and follow them on Instagram.
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Sponsor for the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Check out these beautiful illustrations from one of our #sponsors of the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Zora Nelson is one of Hampton Publishing House’s first illustrators and have assisted with numerous projects. Feel free to visit her page here, check out her illustrations, and see how she can help you bring your…
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Sponsor for the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Check out these beautiful illustrations from one of our #sponsors of the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Viviana is absolutely amazing. Feel free to visit her page, check out her illustrations, and see how she can help you bring your vision to life. https://saironwen.wordpress.com #illustrator #illustration
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
The planning and development for the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival is underway. We have secured a few authors and sponsors for the event. We currently have two more spots available for authors. Don’t be shy, feel free to ask me how you can participate. This festival is geared towards spotlighting local authors…
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Kids Lit Should Be…
People’s first encounter with books is generally through reading or listening to Children’s Books, or I truly hope this is when they first encounter them. These books allow children to imagine, identify, relate, unrelate, sort, color, color code, and participate in a vast amount of other child related activities to get them prepared for the…
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CMCSA Stock
A new stock pick for me is Comcast (CMCSA). I am all for this stock. Although there are some concerns regarding video subscribers and a leveraged balance sheet, it seems to be a great pick regarding its Peacock Streaming Service. With the decrease in Netflix subscribers due to increasing streaming service rates and the inclusion…
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Career and Writing Discussion at Otterbein University
As I prepare to present to a group of 1st year students, at Otterbein next week, I always ask myself, who am I? For a while I was stuck on this statement. Only thinking about who I actually am and not what I represent. The truth of the matter is what I represent is also…
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Welcome New Author Sarah Johnson to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Sarah Johnson is a new author from Indianapolis who has written a multi-genre book about finding strength in difficult times. She is a Christian author with a passion for sharing the Word of Christ. In her memoir “The Devil Inside Me: Finding Jesus in a Life of Struggle” she describes in detail her grueling 24-year…
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How to Develop Successful Community Based Programs
How many of you are wondering, what does this woman know about event planning? Actually, I know quite a bit of information. The first event I ever planned was in college. It was with my sorority sisters and it featured Judge Janet E. Jackson. The next events were a diabetes Heath fair and exercise events.…
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How to Turn Passion into Profit
Lately, I have been told by numerous people that I need to put together subscription videos on publishing, authorship, event planning, and how to turn profit into passion. Years ago, I would have shun this whole idea and tucked it away for safe keeping. I may have also talked myself out of doing it, for…
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight
Read to Lead/Write to Enlight is a concept. It’s a motto. It’s about making reading and writing a part of your daily activities.
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My Top 6 Stocks and Top 3 Cryptocurrencies
The stock and cryptocurrency markets have definitely seen better days, but for most people like my sister and I, this is a buyer’s market. Just meaning that this is the best time to buy things you have always wanted, such as Apple, Tesla, Airbnb. Although this is a buyer’s market, please make sure you continue…
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Healing Through Poetry/Writing
Until my mid twenties, I had been a victim of a past traumatic experience that occurred when I was 13. This “Thing” was ruling my life and making decisions for me. It was making me doubt myself and my abilities.
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Investing Chats with Friends and Family
In about 2 months, I will start my monthly investment chats with my friends and family. There’s about 10 of us participating in this chat. I will be tasked with surveying the room, presenting what I know, and helping people understand the wonderful world of investing. Surveying the Room Presenting What I Know. I definitely…
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Here’s my 2022 news! I’m hosting my 3rd book Festival and first one in Ohio at my alma mater. I am looking for 10 #authors and #sponsors to participate in a book festival in September of 2022. Spaces will fill fast, so make sure you register. Registration will be released on my website MelicaNiccole.com by…
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Will Ford and Ravian Stock Be Impacted From The Partnership Split? -EVs
About two months ago, Ford and Ravian decided to part ways regarding develo🌜ping electric vehicles together. Ford also gave up a board seat with Ravian, which makes sense especially if they are deciding to compete head on with Ravian in the EV Sector. Although Ford gave up its board seat, the company still has shares…
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Investing Part 5
Check out Part 5 of Investing. This article is the last article of 5 that I have written for the Edwards Family Empowerment Blog. Click on link below. https://edwardsfamilyempowerment.blogspot.com/2021/12/how-to-invest-part-5-of-5-by-melica.html?m=1
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Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Just like cryptocurrency, electric vehicles are the next wave of the future, whether it’s from Ford, Lucid Motors, Tesla, NIO, Nissan, or Apple (If everything holds true about Apple developing an Apple car). From the self-driving features to the battery swapping service in less than 60 seconds, who wouldn’t want an electric vehicle (EV)? Actually,…
