Didrianna Foreman is a junior book publicist located in Raleigh, North Carolina and a recent creative writing graduate from UNC Charlotte. Her reading interests include romance, fantasy, and thrillers, with a strong focus on emotionally nuanced stories rooted in Black culture. Debut novelist John Gary Long announces the release of Hope’s Sunrise, published by FearNot …
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and one Los Angeles clinical psychologist in private practice addresses intergenerational trauma from a holistic, body-centered, and racially informed context. Los Angeles, CA – September 14, 2023 — Sexual assault is arguably one of the most destructive crimes against a person— against humanity. While there have been decades of …
December 2022 made twenty years that I have worked in the book publishing industry. I’ve seen authors self-publish crime novels, poetry, memoirs, women’s fiction, and self-help books while others have garnered deals for their business books, children’s books, and essay collections. It’s a lovely thing to see a writer’s dream of becoming a published author …
October 27 is National Mentoring Day, a day that raises consciousness about the significant benefits of mentorship and encourages more people to get involved in the process. In his new memoir Improbable MD: From the Bayou to the Boardroom, Dr. Derek J. Robinson, a board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine, attributes his career success and ability to overcome …
Music artists, as perceived by the music industry, are akin to a condiment—to be easily replicated, sold in high volume, and enjoyed by the masses. The message is blunt, honest, and necessary. Implicit in it is the reality of an ever-changing music landscape that requires the artists to adapt, and with integrity, lest they become …
For self-published authors, winning a book award can lead to: If you are self-published or planning to release a book independently, consider submitting your work for an award. Yes! Your self-published novel, memoir, children’s book or collection of poetry could be the recipient of an industry-recognized award. Dreams are great! Making them reality is better. …
In 2018, I was contracted by a first time, self-published author of African fantasy. Honestly speaking, I shared with the author that I had no experience in this genre and, to be really honest, I didn’t even have the desire to read it. Fantasy for me, is best executed on screen (my opinion). To my …
