books | Deborah C. Mortimer

Mar 28, 20232 min read

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 you and your book. Here are some tips for a...

Nov 17, 20212 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...

Jul 23, 20211 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...

Jun 22, 20213 min read

5 Ways to Become a Writer

1. Start calling yourself a writer. Labels are very important. Labels define and categorize our relationships, priorities and conduct....

May 27, 20212 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...

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...

May 27, 20212 min read

Read Alouds: Fun? Or Infringement?

Read alouds on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and Youtube, may sound like a fun idea, but did you know that...