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I do more than just write, publish, and format books. You see I also do full length professional reviews for authors as well. While I don’t discriminate, my preference is to limit my reviews to Black Authors and authors of color. The reason being is that Black, Hispanic, and Latino authors represent less than 10% of all authors according to a study by Zippia in 2022. You can read more about this by going here. Given that sentiment, you can see that we’re a very small marginal

I’m not one of those people that makes a big deal out of my birthday. Because of that, I generally don’t disclose when it is or rather that it’s coming up. Those that happen to know when it is and choose to recognize me on the date in question are more than welcome to celebrate, honor, and acknowledge me but I by no means invite them to. The reason being in part is that it falls during the celebration of Black History in February. I don’t consider myself to anyone of importan

Tradesha Woodard was born and raised in Memphis, TN. She discovered that she loved to read, write, use her imagination and tell stories as an adolescent. In time, Tradesha realized the power behind stories as she transitioned into womanhood. What I mean in that sense is that they she realized that stories could be used to uplift the society. She resultantly decided to pursue academic studies at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) where she earned a Bachelor's degree in M

Kate Lynn Winters was born and raised in New York. She is the youngest of three siblings in a very close-knit Catholic family. She relocated to Virginia to give her children a better life. Sadly that’s where her troubles began. Those troubles led her on a journey towards writing her first book, The Chipped Cup. It was published through Covenant Books on July 5, 2022. I purchased a copy of it after meeting Kate at a book signing event at Two Scoops, Rock Hill for Markeeter Kno

I Fit In Just Right is Sherricka Carpenter Stanley’s debut book. She’s is no stranger in this literary space as I previously highlighted her in a review of her second book, Through Our Eyes on March 19, 2022. At any rate, I Fit In Just Right took me as a reader on a journey of how what I presume to be a 8 year old boy fit into his family circle. This is accomplished by highlighting members of his family on both the maternal and paternal side and his relationships with each. M

I’ve long resisted the urge to add professional book review services to my and my daughters portfolio of services. The reason being is that I struggle with imposter syndrome as I’ve shared before. But not only that I don’t like being held accountable for some things given that I have a full plate as it is. Notwithstanding some friends of mine shared with me that I’m definitely good enough. As a matter of fact one specifically said, “Dedrick this is a great service. I’ve check

Virtuous Cornwall is an alumni of Rutgers University. She’s a military wife, mother, and the CEO/Founder of VNC Books. Writing is her passion and she gears it towards children and families. Her latest book, This is our History takes children on a journey to Africa, Elkins Castle, and so much more. While the book primarily targets people of African diaspora, it actually features characters of all ethnicities. It doesn’t paint one or the other in a bad light because it’s beyond

Sherricka Carpenter-Stanley is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (NC A&T SU) where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics Education. She is a native of Durham, NC who happens to reside in Greensboro, NC. Sherricka is a wife, mother, friend, publisher, author, and bookstore owner. In other words, she wears several hats but more on that later. Her publishing company, Wabash To Worthing Publishing, LLC, pays homage to

Dia Mixon is a Spanish teacher, children’s book author, and mother of 1. She is passionate about helping children develop intercultural competence and global awareness. Dia achieved those very edicts through the publication of her delightful book, One Whole Me. This story is told through the eyes of a 7 or 8 year old orator. He shares within that his parents are from two different countries/representative cultures. While that’s the case, his parents didn’t forget their roots.

My dad, Terry Westry isn’t my dad biologically. He's my dad because he chooses to be. He’s also not my daughters biological grandpa. He’s her grandpa because he chooses to be. But perhaps most importantly, we chose him. My dad always remembers my daughters birthday, Christmas, and makes an effort to show up. I should talk about and recognize him more often but I don’t and I can’t pinpoint exactly why. I surmise the reason being is that it’s due to hurt within me due to the fa

I used to be trusted counsel due to the fact that I was blessed with the gift of gab. I was often deployed as a weapon to go forth and talk to flag officers, senior executives, external constituents, and impediments to progress when core and critical information needed to be conveyed or rather when allies needed to be made. My mind and Spirit were broken between 2014 - 2016 due to repeated traumas. I retreated behind the curtain out of fear because I was no longer who I once