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Blog and Book Reviews


10 Tips for a Successful Author Vending Event.
Spring is here, and you know what that means! It’s the season to get out there and showcase yourself and your book. Here are some tips...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Mar 28, 20232 min read


Book Review: "Born on the Water" by Nikole Hannah Jones and Renee Watson
“Born on the Water” by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and award winning author Renée Watson is a poetic free verse...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Nov 17, 20212 min read


Book Review: "Let's Go Dreaming into the Stars" by Shanita Allen
Looking for the perfect book to settle your little ones and get them ready for bed? Well look no further. Author, Shanita Allen has...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Jul 23, 20211 min read


5 Ways to Become a Writer
1. Start calling yourself a writer. Labels are important. Labels define and categorize our relationships, priorities, and conduct. The...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Jun 22, 20213 min read


Book Review: "I Am Every Good Thing", by Derrick Barnes
Most of the children’s books I’ve encountered that featured a black lead character, the character was a girl. As a proud Boymom and aunt...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20212 min read


Yes, You Need Your Own ISBN. Here's Why.
If you plan to publish: *more than one book, *on more than one platform (POD or offset-printing) and/or, *in more than one format, then...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20212 min read


Read Alouds: Fun? Or Infringement?
Reading a book aloud on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube may sound like a fun idea, but did you know...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20212 min read
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