I recently had my first in-person author visit in two years! It was so much fun to share the Sophie Washington series with Bastian Elementary fourth and fifth graders. The students were excited and …
Children’s Christmas Books With African American Characters
Looking to read some Christmas books featuring African American characters this holiday season? Check out these modern day holiday classics!Carla and the Christmas Cornbread by Carla Hall Christmas is …
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Author Beware! The Scary Side of Self Publishing
Publishing your own book is a great way to get your writing out there on your own terms. But beware of the possible pitfalls, including: Fake agents - If a literary agent tries to charge a fee, run. …
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Sophie Washington Audiobooks!
Do you like audiobooks? Get ready to stream Sophie Washington books 1-3! Audio rights to Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee, Sophie Washington: The Snitch, and Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't …
Should you go traditional or self publish?
Should you go with a traditional publisher or self publish your book? I recently signed with a literary agent, and an aspiring author asked why I decided to switch to traditional publishing with my …
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Tonya Duncan Ellis Books Special Announcement
Great news this week. I signed with a literary agent! You're looking at the the newest author rep'd by Sara Megibow of KT Literary Agency! This is a major hurdle to overcome in having my books …
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