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When the publisher and author are in the same city 🤎 We live for our author meetings! This is when we get to get on the same page, make plans, and (our favorite part) catch up. NOMAD the poet has been working on a transformative book and we can’t wait to share more details about it. In the meantime, follow @nomad_the_poet and stay tuned for more. #authorlife #indiepublisher #publishing #mamaskitchenpress #publishinglife #publishingcompany #poetauthor #blackwomenpoets #blackwomenauthors

“Black mothers dressed like they’ve been through something…Black Mothers are redwood trees rooted in a veteran faith…” Taking a look back at this wonderful performance from Alexander James the talented author of Just Be Honest: A Poetic Invitation to Liberation! Sharing art brings connection and inspiration, and Alexander’s heartfelt storytelling is unforgettable. 📖 #poetry #spokenwordpoetry #alexanderjames #poetrylover #spokenwordpoet #justbehonest #theworldstage

Are you in a creative rut? Try one or all of these 5 tips to boost your creativity this weekend! 5 Essential Writing Tips to Boost Your Creativity! ✍🏾🖋️ 1. Read Widely: Explore different genres and styles. It broadens your perspective and can spark new ideas! 📚 2. Write Daily: Even if it's just a few lines, writing regularly helps you stay in the flow and improve your skills. 3. Embrace Revisions: Your first draft is just the beginning. Revising and refining is where the magic happens! 🔄 4. Show, Don’t Tell: Use vivid descriptions and actions to create immersive scenes and characters. 5. Seek Feedback: Sharing your work with others can provide valuable insights and help you grow as a writer. Happy writing, everyone! ✨ #creativetips #writingtips #mamaskitchenpress

“I wish I had this for her…” 🥹 Sorority of Bereaved Mothers was created with intention, relatability and care in mind. When someone endures a painful loss or embarks on a #fertilityjourney, it can be one of the hardest and loneliest things to go through. It is our hope that with this book, that person will no longer feel alone but supported by a sorority far and wide. Share this with a friend. Grab a copy for someone who would love this. #sororityofbereavedmothers #mamaskitchenpress #pregnancylossawareness #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #ttcsisters

It's so important to read your poetry out loud! Hearing the words spoken aloud brings a new dimension to the writing. Feel the rhythm, hear the flow, and notice how each line resonates in the space around you. This practice can reveal the true impact of the poem. Next time you finish a piece, take a moment to read it out loud. Let your voice bring your poetry to life! 📚 Just Be Honest by Alexander James @bhonest_ Available everywhere online!

A gift idea

For the friend, lover, sister in your life who has experienced such loss… here’s a gift idea for them. Because it’s hard to find the words to say to soothe them. Because it’s hard to know what to do in that moment. Here is an idea. Gift them the words from someone else who has been there. Order your copy of Sorority of Bereaved Mothers: poems and stories from Black Women on pregnancy loss and infertility at mamaskitchenpress.com Share this with someone who would love this #pregnancylosssupport #infertilityawareness #fertilityjourney #ttc #ttccommunity #ttcsisters #mamaskitchenpress #tbr2024 #ilovebooks

Fresh from The Kitchen 🥄 LIMITED COPIES! Kitchen Krew - we only have limited hardcover copies available for Just Be Honest. Secure your copy now at https://www.mamaskitchenpress.com/store/p/just-be-honest-hardback! Ordered a paperback and want to upgrade to a hardcover? Email us at [email protected] and we will help you out! We can’t get enough of this cover art and the book itself! Cover Art by @psd.mvrs 📕 ABOUT JUST BE HONEST by Alexander James: A poetic invitation to liberation. A look into the mirror with grace staring back. In his debut poetry collection, Just Be Honest, Alexander James asks, “If the truth will set you free, what path do lies set you on?” Lies do not offer a path; they build a cage. However, with radical honesty, that cage can become a cocoon. James pleads that the only way to break free from what trauma told us to be and from the cage lies built for us is to Just Be Honest. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Alexander James is a South LA-born passionate artist whose journey began stuttering in his mother’s kitchen. That moment he became determined to share his heart in a way that inspires others who feel silenced. His keen wit and peculiar perspective have fueled a over 10 year career that has taken him from the streets of Inglewood to the Galilean sea in Israel. His soul-cutting art has awarded him national recognition and a 2022 Webby and Addy award. He has become a familiar face many prestigious universities such as Azusa Pacific, Biola, and Pepperdine. Alexander have been National Television programs such as TBN & Fox. Alexander James writes with a heart molded by the black church but a pen as honest as LA streets. His forthcoming debut book: JUST BE HONEST will release this summer 2023. PRE-ORDER HERE: https://www.mamaskitchenpress.com/store/p/just-be-honest-hardback #newbooks #justbehonest #poetrybooks #poetrybook

You shouldn’t have to ask permission to Just Be Honest Major Announcement from The Kitchen 🥄 We are excited to announce that Just Be Honest by Alexander James is now available for pre-order! https://www.mamaskitchenpress.com/store/p/just-be-honest We’ve been ardently working on this book since 2020. It is truly a gift and a grace that we can’t wait to share with you. Each poem was crafted with so much intention. The metaphors alone will have you slapping your knee and shaking your head. MORE ABOUT THE BOOK A poetic invitation to liberation. A look into the mirror with grace staring back. In his debut poetry collection, Just Be Honest, Alexander James asks, “If the truth will set you free, what path do lies set you on?” Lies do not offer a path; they build a cage. However, with radical honesty, that cage can become a cocoon. James pleads that the only way to break free from what trauma told us to be and from the cage lies built for us is to Just Be Honest. Do you have what it takes to #JustBeHonest?

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Now on @audible! I’m Writing to Tell You by Jaha Zainabu. After so many months of editing and mastering and uploading and re-uploading, we have reached the promised land!Run over to #Audible and listen in! It’s a beautiful offering. Take a picture your phone screen as you listen to it and tag us! Thank you for your support. #audiblebooks #audiblepoetry #poetrybooks #poetryaudiobook #audiobooks

IBPA! Ready or not, we are here! I am grateful for my pub sistahs @sundaydinnerpub and @mahoganypen.publishing! They keep the good work going. We met via @rowhousepub and the SLAP program and we stuck 😍Stay tuned for all the big purr energy at the @ibpalovesindies publishing university. Also - tag your San Diego friends to join us at the Book Brunch on Sunday. bit.ly/bookbrunch2023 #IBPA #IBPA2023 #indiepublishers #blackpublishers #blackwomeninpublishing

Today is the first ever National Black Authors Day! 📚 We are highlighting the one and only Jaha Zainabu, author of I’m Writing to Tell You!Show your love for #blackauthors and #blackindiepublishers by purchasing a copy of I’m Writing to Tell You today! Available on Amazon. #nationalblackauthorsday #blackauthorsday #blackwomenauthors #blackpoets #blackpoetsociety

Women of the Sun Poetry and Storytelling event is tomorrow! Sunday, March 26. 11:30am. Cielo Galleries | LA Celebrate Women’s History Month at this empowering event!Tix available : bit.ly/womenofthesun2023 Link in @mamaskitchen.press ig bio ☀️ 🗣Angela Franklin! Like this sound, use it for your next reel and tag #womenofthesun2023

Dripping with gratitude. Tomorrow is the big day l ☀️ Did you get your tickets to the Women of the Sun Poetry and Story event?Sunday, March 2611:30amCielo Galleries | LA 3201 Maple Ave $30Celebrate Women’s History Month at this empowering event!Tix available : bit.ly/womenofthesun2023 Link in @mamaskitchen.press ig bio ☀️ 🗣 Nadia Hunter Bey @nadi.b.orange Like this sound, use it for your next reel and tag #womenofthesun2023

Women of the Sun is an event where guests will hear poetry and stories from local LA creative women writers. This event is in honor of Women’s History Month. EVENT DETAILS: Sunday, March 26 11:30am Cielo Galleries | LA 3201 Maple Ave This is a ticketed event and you can RSVP at bit.ly/womenofthesun2023 ➡️➡️➡️Link in @mamaskitchen.press ig bio ☀️ Ticket link: bit.ly/womenofthesun2023 Ticket link: bit.ly/womenofthesun2023 Ticket link: bit.ly/womenofthesun2023 We can’t wait to see your beautiful faces. Bring a friend and let’s bask in the ☀️ #womenofthesun #cielogalleries @skira.cielo #poetryevent #lapoetry #poetryla #laevents #womenshistorymonth

Woman of the Sun

Allow yourself to shine! Did you get your tickets to the Women of the Sun Poetry and Story event? Sunday, March 26 11:30am Cielo Galleries | LA Celebrate Women’s History Month at this empowering event! Tix available : bit.ly/womenofthesun2023 Link in @mamaskitchen.press ig bio ☀️ 🗣 Melinda Carter Like this sound, use it for your next reel and tag #womenofthesun2023

Women of the Sun. March 26. 11:30am. LA. Tix drop on Sunday. ☀️ 🌞 Like this sound? Use it for your next reel and tag #WomenoftheSun2023 🗣 JahaZainabu #womenshistorymonth

Ain’t I a whole person? … Poem “Me Too” on page 22 📕 I’m Writing To Tell You by Jaha Zainabu Poet reader: Felicia Cade @risefelicia🔥 We are still coming down from the joys and highs of #nyc! Have you heard the audio version of this book? Stream it wherever you enjoy your music. #prospectparkbrooklyn #brooklynart #lapoets #nycpoets #poetrybooks #poetryreading #imwritingtotellyou #indiepress