the self-published Spotlight Book Review

“Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home.”

— Gwendolyn Brooks

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Show off your hard work

I hold a very special place in my heart (and right here on the blog) for independent and self-published authors. As important as it is to know the works of Malcom X, Octavia E. Butler, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, YOUR work should be celebrated too. I want to celebrate the hard work you put into self-publishing, self-producing, and sometimes being a business of one.

Below are wonderful authors who have reached out to me personally to have their work reviewed on Black & Bookish. Some I met at book festivals, some just through email. Each photo contains a short description of the book, the link to my Black & Bookish review, and a link to the author's website/social media.

Death By Comb by Camari Carter

Kings of Earth by Joe Ponder

Nandi's Unexpected Gift by Ama Kuma

Life Comes From Concrete by Kevin Anglade

Alpha Females Unleashed by C.C. Lyons

Planet Dead: Bloodthirsty by Sylvester Barzey

My Awfully Wedded Husband by Minerva Stewart

Trust by Daines L. Reed

Guidelines

The Self-Published Spotlight is open to any writer who has heritage within the African Diaspora. This program is to uplift Black writers and their hard work within a publishing system who barely recognizes them.

As Black & Bookish has grown, I have stepped away from free reviews to give authors a more tailored service. By charging a small fee, I can dedicate time to your accomplishment the same way I do for critiques and consultations. Please read the through the guidelines below for details and requirements.

When Do You Need One?

You are a Black, self-published author (not an agent or a publisher)
You have recently published a book that you want to promote
You want to expand your marketing reach to a new audience

Black & Bookish Self-Published Spotlight Services Include:

Free 30 minute phone call to assess if your book is a good fit
A focused, yet casual read of your book
Follow up email with notes, suggestions, author interview questions, and review publication date

Self-Published Spotlight Services Do Not Include:

A formal manuscript critique for problems around story structure, plot, clarity, or logic
Physical changes or edits made to your book

There are four steps to having your book featured:

Using the review request form below, include your name, book title, and a short summery. It’s free and takes just a few minutes. Responses can take up to one week.
I invite you to schedule a free call with me to ask any question you may have. Together we will discuss your project and the permitters of a review.
Send me a copy of your book. I accept both physical and digital copies, whichever you prefer. Billing for this service happens after I receive you book.
After I’ve read your book, you will receive a comprehensive email that includes the review publication date and all my notes.