The Way We Self-Publish

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Terrance Stevenson is a talented sound manager. This creative began as a lover of music and sound at the age of 13 and later evolved into a professional DJ fifteen years ago. Currently, he is the manager of audio and video for special events, churches and podcasts. Terrance has the skills to enhance a writer's story with tunes, sound effects, and voiceovers. As he manipulates sounds, he will take your story to the next level! Notes: Contact information for the guest, Terrance Stevenson: www.facebook.com/terrancestevenson 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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shelia P. Moses is an extraordinary, award-winning writer that has successfully mastered the world of publishing, both traditional and self-published. She is the author of 24 books. I, Shirley Chisholm is the latest book by Shelia P. Moses. Her books can be purchased from www. mosesbooks.com or Amazon.com. Notes: Contact information for the guest, Shelia P. Moses: www.mosesbooks.com shelia@mosesbooks.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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

David C. Miller is the creative force behind several books. His current current book, Chef Toussaint, was released in February 2021. The book can be purchased at www.daretobeking.net. David is committed to the learning process. He is a doctoral student in the School of Social Work at Morgan State University with a concentration on Black fathers. Notes: Contact information for the guest, David C. Miller: www.daretobeking.net info@daretobeking.net @uchangenow on IG and Twitter 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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tambra Raye Stevenson is the creator of the “Where's WANDA?” series. She shares the global foodie adventures of “Little WANDA” who finds her superpower is her heritage foods to heal her family and community and save her grandmother from diabetes. The children's book can be purchased at www.iamwanda.org. She is a doctoral student at American University School of Communication. Contact information for the guest: _iamwandaorg on IG and Facebook tambra@iamwanda.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Can you feel the excitement? The host, Courtney Davis, shares the vision and a bit of background info for fellow readers and writers. She even gives a sneak peek about the guest for Episode #2. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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! Follow the podcast @TheWayWeSelfPublish on IG and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Produced and hosted by educator and author, Courtney Davis @dr.courtneydavis. Sound engineer -Terrance Stevenson.