Category: News
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Unboxing Ferrishyn: A Bookish Gift Box
Wordies, I am so excited about the bookmail I received today. I first saw this book when the author reached out for sensitivity reading on a very early draft and I’ve had the pleasure of seeing that baby manuscript grow from a rough draft to a published book. Although I’ve worked with well over 600…
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Author Interview: Five Questions with Ivy Lewis, Author of Ferrishyn
Hey Wordies! I’m delighted to offer the latest instalment of, Five Questions, One Author, a series where we spotlight new, indie, and underrepresented authors. The response to the first interview last week was overwhelmingly positive which is encouraging as I have more fantastic brilliant authors coming up. This week we welcome Ivy Lewis, an incredible author whose…
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Akan Books – A New Publisher for Underrepresented Readers and Writers
Akan Books, a new imprint from HarperCollins led by June Sarpong, aims to uplift underrepresented voices in publishing. The gift box received included a tote, pin, notebook, and three books, including a biography of Una Marson. Akan Books is open for submissions and embodies a commitment to diversity in literature.