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The Next Big Thing Blog Hop

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Shykia

  UPDATE: Unfortunately, the author that was to be tagged in this post had to cancel due to other responsibilities. I was honored to receive a message from Martin Crosbie inviting me to participate in The Next Big Thing Blog … Continue reading →

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Reserve That Can of Whoop Ass

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Shykia

  Last week I read an article in the Huffington Post about an author who went WWE on the literary agent who had rejected him. Thankfully, the agent’s loyal dog came to her rescue. Still, the situation has reminded me just how … Continue reading →

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Coping with Rejection in the Literary World — Dos and Don’ts

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Shykia

  Rejection is not fatal. I don’t remember where I heard that phrase or who coined it, but the power of those four words resonated with me from the moment I heard them. I agree, rejection isn’t fatal…but it can … Continue reading →

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Reading Rainbow: The Next Generation

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Shykia

I came across this fascinating article featuring an interview in which LeVar Burton discussed his brilliant Reading Rainbow app, currently available for the iPad! I was a HUGE fan of the show growing up and it has had a positive influence in … Continue reading →

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Harlem Book Fair 2012 – Recap (with photos)

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Shykia

I had a wonderful time at the Harlem Book Fair this past Saturday! I met so many wonderful authors and literary enthusiasts, all of whom inspired me to continue expanding my creativity. My husband and I arrived bright and early … Continue reading →

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Barnes & Mo’ Bull.com — UPDATE

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Shykia

On March 2, 2012, I noticed that my newest novel, CAMILEON: Beyond The Veil appeared incorrectly on the Barnes & Noble (B&N) website. I sent an email request to BN.com requesting the following: Correction of the synopsis for CAMILEON: Beyond The Veil (ISBN-13: 9780985044800) … Continue reading →

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12 Lessons Learned

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Shykia

“I’ll put my heart and soul into my novel, work hard to get an agent, and everything else will fall into place. It won’t be easy, but everyone I know will be rooting for me.” That’s what many aspiring writers think. I was … Continue reading →

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