Tag: writers
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Juneteenth BASH
Excited to announce that next month I am taking part in the Juneteenth BASH at the Columbus Library on Sunday, June 23, 2024. There will be many amazing authors at this event. We look forward to seeing you.
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The Collage of Support
This past weekend, I attended the Columbus Book Festival, which was developed by the Columbus Metropolitan Library. What an amazing event. There were a lot of authors who sat at their table for two straight days, promoting their creative works. The energy from the authors and customers were amazing.
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2nd Annual Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
It’s that time of the year! Registration for the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival has begun.
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PUSH AND GRIND BEYOND WHAT’S EXPECTED
I am going to leave you with this… Push, Grind, and Sunshine. I want you to push and grind toward living in your passion, while creating sunshine no one can recreate nor destroy.
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Out with the Old, In with the New
The title of this blog post can mean so many things. This is probably the reason I chose this title. I wanted people to wander about the content of the article and naturally think about what this means to them.
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GMA
When you think of GMA, what comes to mind? Do you think about Good Morning America? Great Morning Attitude? Or Goals, Motivation, and Affirmations? I think about Good Morning Amira (GMA) the Children’s Book. GMA helps toddlers become familiar with the morning routine of waking up, brushing their teeth, washing their face, washing their hands,…
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Are You Still “Creating Generational Wealth”
Photo by David McBee on Pexels.com How do you create generational wealth when you don’t even consider yourself wealthy? Well everything and everyone … Creating Generational Wealth
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Good Morning Amira Now Sold at Target
This toddler is full of life as she wakes up in the morning to start her routine of washing her face, brushing her teeth, and washing her hands.
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Welcome October
Last month, I tasked myself with selling 15 books a month until the end of December.
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4 More Books Left
On September 20th, I started a challenge to sell 15 books a month, until December. This means that my goal is to sell 60 books by the end of December.
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Poem: I Am
Many moons ago, I published my first book of poetry called Poetic Outlets. I put my heart and soul in this book. Check out one of my favorite poems.
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Dead Wrong
Is Tasha willing to pay the price of success? Whatever she decides, the decision will leave her body limp with frustration, shock, betrayal, and deceit. Tasha Marie Smith is dead Wrong. She will admit her wrongness or feel the burdens of it.
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Sell 15 Books a Month
Tell your momma, daddy, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles I have the book just for them.
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Recap: Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
We were presented with stories about unwrapping your gifts, God, overcoming harmful situations, suspense, 80’s Rock, and much more. We even had a book reading that included rhythmic drums and a host of other organized production techniques to tell a love story “that’s not a romance novel.”
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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 all the fun. Hope to see you there. #bookfestival #westerville #ohio #readtolead #writetoenlight
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Creating 7 Different Streams of Income
I am using my gift of writing to provide details on creating multiple streams of income. The goal is for individuals to identify current streams of income, identify future streams, and to work towards having at least 7 streams. This is a work at your own pace, income generating plan.
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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 gratitude.
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Welcome Abby L. Vandiver to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Abby L. Vandiver, also writing as Abby Collette and Cade Bentley, is a hybrid author who has penned more than thirty books and short stories. She is both a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. Her latest books are A Killer Sundae as Abby Collette, published by Penguin Berkley and Where Wild Peaches…
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Welcome James A. Wright to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Welcome James A. Wright Sr. (Jaws) to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. He was born in Lima Ohio. Raised in a military family, he traveled a lot throughout his childhood. He currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, where he works in various engineering fields, such as electrical and Information Technology (I.T). He has…
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Welcome Ron Cunningham to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Ron “Buster” Cunningham is a newcomer to the title published author. Although Unwrapped Gifts is his first book publication, his writings span 37 years, beginning with poetry.
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Meet the authors of the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
We are less than a month away from the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. This is the first literary festival that will be held at Otterbein University with hopes of making it an annual event. We will have the following genres: Love, Self-Help, Christian, Movie Musicals, Suspense, 80’s rock, Poetry, and Children’s Books…
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One Down, Many More To Go
This was one of many events to come. Yesterday, I was afforded the opportunity to attend the Mid-Ohio Indie Author Book Expo. This was my second year attending. I met some amazing people, made connections, and sold some books. Ah, the wonders of being published and selling books. Being pushed and attending book festivals has…
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Welcome Jamilah Ewing to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Welcome Author Jamilah Ewing to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Jamilah is a native of Mansfield, Ohio. She started her career as a professional hair stylist. Her journey led her to Columbus, where she opened her own salon, Mahogany Design Studio. In between clients, Jamilah penned The Prototype: A Story of True…
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Welcome Siarre Lashelle Massey to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
She is here, first and foremost, to share her experiences as a multi-ethnic woman, as a mother, as a person with neurodivergence
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Writing and Publishing
As I reflect on being an author, I reflect on my 12 years of published authorship. From starting out and knowing very little to becoming a literary publisher with years of experience behind me.
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Brand New Outlook
Brand new feel. Brand new pics. Brand new story. It’s an old title with a brand new outlook and a whole lot of traveling going on. Meet the #Wanderlusts. The Wanderlusts love to travel. They also love meeting new people, art, taking pictures, helping others, reading, and exploring the world. Come travel with them in…
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Books the Family Can Enjoy Each Month
Are you looking for books you and the family can enjoy each month? Check out some of my works for you and the family. This selection includes Children’s, Self-Help, Poetry, Thiller, Journal, and Romance/Thriller. January- All in Together Girl (World Peace) All in Together Girls is a children’s book that displays and discusses two cousins…
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Welcome Brieanna Wilkoff to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Welcome Brieanna Wilkoff to the Read to Lead/ Write to Enlight Book Festival. She is a debut author who lives in Westerville, Ohio with her husband, daughter, and dog. As described in her novel, she believes wholeheartedly in the power of kindness, the importance of theatre, and the awesomeness of ’80s rock. In fact, she…
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Book Festival Books
Here are a few of the books that will be in attendance on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Books will consist of the following genres: Suspense, Thriller, Romantic-Thriller, Children’s, Self-Help, Poetry, Non-fiction, and more. Check out my home page here to get details about the attending authors,…
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Meet Author Tyler Porter to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Welcome Author Tyler Porter to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Tyler is an American Author with a focus on suspenseful, thriller novels. He launched his writing career with the debut of his novel, Love Before Law.
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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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22 Books and Counting
This year I released book number 22. My first book was published in 2010. You could say I published about 2 books a year.
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African American Read-In Event at Otterbein University
On Tuesday, February 8th at 6 pm, I will participate in the African American Read In event at Otterbein University alongside Rayshawn Wilson. I am truly grateful for opportunities like this. If you would have asked me in undergraduate school if I saw myself public speaking in the future, the answer would have been to…
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Registration Open
Hello my good people, The registration for the Read to Lead/ Write to Enlight Book Festival has opened up. We are truly excited for this event to take place, as well as other future events. Read to Lead, Write to Enlight is a call to action. We dare you to Read to Lead, Write to…