The Way We Self-Publish

Courtney Davis
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The Way We Self-Publish

The Way We Self-Publish is a podcast that reflects a community of diverse creatives, content experts and writers who develop books for children and young adults. Episodes will share interviews, practical information and resources to self-publish your next book. Join us for the launch of our first episode in 2021! Be sure to follow @TheWayWeSelfPublish and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Produced and hosted by educator and author, Courtney Davis, @dr.courtneydavis. Music engineered by Terrance Stevenson.

  1. 03/19/2022

    Episode 13 – Juggling Priorities and Making It Happen with Sherrita Berry-Pettus

    Mrs. Sherrita Berry-Pettus is an early childhood educator and has blossomed into a successful self-published author with 7 books, 4 coloring books and 3 journals to share with young readers and their families. She wears multiple hats as a wife, a busy mom of three sons, and an authorpreneur. Her books can be purchased at http://www.booksbymrsberry-pettus.com. Contact information for the guest: Website: http://www.booksbymrsberry-pettus.com Social Media: @mrsberrypettus on Instagram and Facebook Contact information for the host: Website: www.drcourtneydavis.com Social Media: @dr.courtneydavis on Instagram Contact information for the show: Social Media: @thewayweselfpublish https://linktr.ee/thewayweselfpublish

    18 min

  2. 03/04/2022

    Episode 12 - Creating Her Own Story with Katrina Denise

    Author Katrina Denise is a speaker, elementary educator and author of two children’s books, Message in the Mirror and Picture Perfect Jordan. In a short time, she has developed a 30-day self-guided journal and coined Girlfidence, a movement to increase the self-esteem of young girls. Her books can be purchased at www.katrinadenise.com and www.amazon.com. Contact information for the guest: Website: www.katrinadenise.com Social Media: @authorkatrinadenise  and  @shopgirlfidence on Instagram Contact information for the host: Website: www.drcourtneydavis.com Social Media: @dr.courtneydavis on Instagram Contact information for the show: Social Media: @thewayweselfpublish https://linktr.ee/thewayweselfpublish

    35 min

  3. 02/18/2022

    Episode 11 - Talking About The Importance of Representation in Children’s Books with Glen Mourning

    Glen Mourning is an educator, motivational speaker and creator of the Crunchy Life series. He is dedicated to helping youth find inspiration and authentic images in the books they read. His hope is for readers to enjoy vivid adventures and maximize the opportunity to engage with literacy. The books can be purchased at www.glenmourning.com and www.amazon.com.  Contact information for the guest: Website: www.glenmourning.com Social Media: @GlenMourning on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter  Contact information for the host: Website: www.drcourtneydavis.com Social Media: @dr.courtneydavis on Instagram  Contact information for the show: Social Media: @thewayweselfpublish https://linktr.ee/thewayweselfpublish

    33 min

  4. 06/18/2021

    Episode 10: Hacks to College Success featuring Adrian A. Abrams

    Adrian A. Abrams is a graduate of Georgetown University, an entrepreneur and he began his self-publishing journey unlike any author on The Way We Self-Publish podcast. Let’s listen to his adventure and the practical advice he provides about his first book, A.T.T.E.N.D.: A Hustler’s Guide To Hacking College. Notes: Contact information for the guest, Adrian A. Abrams: www.adrianabrams.com aaa380@georgetown.edu @adrian_armani_ on IG www.appdrop.com Contact information for the podcast, The Way We Self-Publish: @thewayweselfpublish on IG Contact information for the host, Courtney Davis: www.drcourtneydavis.com @dr.courtneydavis on IG

    41 min

  5. 06/07/2021

    Episode 9: Creating Your Own Lane from Author to Publisher featuring Lori Nelson Lee

    Lori Nelson Lee is the creative visionary behind several books including Danica Dramatica - Queen Me! and Hillary’s BIG Business Adventure. Her current project, Hip Hop Don’t Stop, will be released during the winter holiday season of 2021. All books can be purchased at www.nelsonpublishingbooks.com. Notes: Contact information for the guest, Lori Nelson Lee: www.nelsonpublishingbooks.com @nelsonpublishingbooks on IG Contact information for the podcast, The Way We Self-Publish: @thewayweselfpublish on IG Contact information for the host, Courtney Davis: www.drcourtneydavis.com @dr.courtneydavis on IG

    38 min

  6. 05/21/2021

    Episode 8: Sharing the Love of Poetry featuring Micah Powell aka Micah The Poet

    Micah Powell aka Micah The Poet is a native of Washington, DC, and in his 30 years of life on earth he wears many hats as a poet, performer, DJ, community activist and currently an author. Micah has released his first book of poetry, Things No One Else Wants To Say. He is deeply committed to his community and regularly performs his poetry in the DMV and hosts events to inspire fellow poets to express themselves. Notes: Contact information for the guest, Micah Powell: @micahthepoet on IG Contact information for the podcast, The Way We Self-Publish: @thewayweselfpublish on IG Contact information for the host, Courtney Davis: www.drcourtneydavis.com @dr.courtneydavis on IG

    35 min

  7. 05/08/2021

    Episode 7: Sharing the HBCU Experience featuring Claudia Walker

    Claudia Walker is an Oakland based author, speaker, and teacher whose work has been featured in the New York Times, Essence, and Vogue. As a proud second generation HBCU graduate, her debut book, "The ABCs of HBCUs," is inspired by her undergraduate experiences at Spelman College. Deeply committed to showcasing and celebrating stories that mainstream publications tend to overlook, Claudia launched HBCU Prep School, a publishing company that centers Black voices and Black joy in children's books. Notes: Contact information for the guest, Claudia Walker: www.hbcuprepschool.com @hbcuprepschool on IG Contact information for the podcast, The Way We Self-Publish: @thewayweselfpublish on IG Contact information for the host, Courtney Davis: www.drcourtneydavis.com @dr.courtneydavis on IG

    23 min

  8. 04/23/2021

    Episode 6: Telling a Family Story featuring Christine Turner Jackson

    Christine Turner Jackson is a native Washingtonian with a public service and educational career spanning almost 30 years at both the local and federal government levels. Her first self-published book, Pitch Black, is a fictional story based on the adolescent life of her father, Benjamin Turner, as a star high school baseball pitcher for Cardozo High School in D.C. during the 1950’s. The book can be purchased at www.pitch-black.info. Christine is working on her second book, Curve Ball. Notes: Contact information for the guest, Christine Turner Jackson: www.pitch-black.info @christinethewriter on IG Contact information for the podcast, The Way We Self-Publish: @thewayweselfpublish on IG Contact information for the host, Courtney Davis: www.drcourtneydavis.com @dr.courtneydavis on IG

    36 min
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The Way We Self-Publish is a podcast that reflects a community of diverse creatives, content experts and writers who develop books for children and young adults. Episodes will share interviews, practical information and resources to self-publish your next book. Join us for the launch of our first episode in 2021! Be sure to follow @TheWayWeSelfPublish and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Produced and hosted by educator and author, Courtney Davis, @dr.courtneydavis. Music engineered by Terrance Stevenson.

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  • Creator
    Courtney Davis
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Courtney Davis
  • Show Website
    The Way We Self-Publish

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