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World-Building: Creating Immersive Settings in African American Literature

World-building isn’t just for fantasy or sci-fi novels—it's an essential tool for creating rich, immersive settings in any genre, including those within African American literature. African American authors use world-building…

Queenie ClemFebruary 14, 2026

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Book Spotlight: Melody Knight – A Vampire’s Tale by Tony Lindsay

Genre: ThrillerLength: 200 pagesAvailable on: Amazon & AALBCPurchase on Amazon Let’s Talk About the Book What happens when espionage, vampires, and family loyalty collide? In Melody Knight – A Vampire’s…

Queenie ClemFebruary 13, 2026

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Understanding the Publishing Support Team: Beta Readers, ARC Readers, and Proofreaders

If you’re an aspiring author, chances are you’ve heard terms like beta reader, ARC reader, and proofreader tossed around in writing groups, Facebook threads, and publishing conversations. Everyone seems to…

Queenie ClemFebruary 12, 2026

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Embrace Failure: Every Setback is a Setup for a Comeback

Every writer has faced failure at some point. Whether it’s a manuscript rejection, a negative review, or a story that just doesn’t seem to work, failure can be disheartening. But…

Queenie ClemFebruary 10, 2026

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Book Spotlight: No Tears for Aiden

“Let’s Talk About Your Book!” Some stories linger long after the final page is turned. No Tears for Aiden is one of those stories. No Tears for Aiden is a…

Queenie ClemFebruary 9, 2026

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From Healing to Forever What The Promise of Us Teaches About Choosing Love

Romance doesn’t end with “I do.” In fact, that’s often where the real test begins. The Promise of Us by W. Mason Dunn picks up where emotional healing leaves off…

Queenie ClemFebruary 8, 2026

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The Importance of Believing in Yourself: You’re Capable of Greatness

Believing in yourself is not arrogance. It’s not wishful thinking or blind optimism. It’s the quiet, steady confidence that says, “I can learn, I can grow, and I can handle…

Queenie ClemFebruary 7, 2026

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Book Spotlight: Inspirational Verse for Those Who Hunger and Thirst by Artemis Craig

Some books entertain. Others heal.Inspirational Verse for Those Who Hunger and Thirst does something far deeper; it reaches into the places where pain lives and gently reminds readers that life…

Queenie ClemFebruary 6, 2026

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Niches and Tropes Why Specificity Attracts Loyal Readers

One of the biggest mistakes indie authors make is trying to appeal to everyone. In reality, the most successful authors are deeply specific. They understand their niche, embrace their tropes,…

Queenie ClemFebruary 5, 2026

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Already Broken: A Memoir of Truth, Trauma, and Triumph

Some stories are written to entertain. Others are written to heal. Already Broken falls firmly into the latter. Already Broken is an award-winning memoir that traces the author’s life from…

Queenie ClemFebruary 4, 2026