Category: Writing
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And the Winners Are…
Meet the winners of the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival Scavenger hunt. This past Saturday, attendees were given a chance to win prizes for a scavenger. This family of five (Three pictured here) we
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival Today
Today is the day! The Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival will be at The Point at Otterbein University from 1 pm to 4 pm. Come meet the authors, grab a book, enter to win a prize, and enjoy…
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Count Down – 5 Days Away
We are officially in count down mode until the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Every day, until the festival, I will provide 5 things I am grateful for regarding the festival. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Who I Am!
It helps me cope and let’s me be quiet, loud, outspoken, reserved, funny, and serious.
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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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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…
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Bitcoin Mining
When I think about Bitcoin Mining, I think about the process used on Rariable.com to assist creators with selling NFTs. However, recently I learned that Miners/Investors can also make money this way. This led me to researching information on Investopedia.com…
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New Face of Disabilities Over the last 18 years, I have worked for a nursing home, day Rehab Program, Community Rehabilitation Partner, and now as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, all of which served individuals with developmental and mental health diagnoses.…
Melica Niccole 