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Editorial Awards & Recognition... Celebrating 10 years
2022 Amazon Bestseller
2022 IPPY Award Winner
2022 IPPY Award Winner
Multi-Amazon-bestselling author Laila Ibrahim published her sixth novel, Scarlet Carnation, under Lake Union Press (a subsidiary of Amazon Publishing) and closed out Mattie and Lisbeth's series. It is also available at Target.com and has earned international recognition in the following categories upon its Amazon debut:
- #1 Women's Sagas
- #1
Multi-Amazon-bestselling author Laila Ibrahim published her sixth novel, Scarlet Carnation, under Lake Union Press (a subsidiary of Amazon Publishing) and closed out Mattie and Lisbeth's series. It is also available at Target.com and has earned international recognition in the following categories upon its Amazon debut:
- #1 Women's Sagas
- #1 World War I Historical Fiction
- #1 Women's Friendship Fiction
2022 IPPY Award Winner
2022 IPPY Award Winner
2022 IPPY Award Winner
Kim Williams debuted as a first-time IPPY award-winning author. Dear White Woman, Please Come Home has earned her national attention and a bronze medal in the category for Women's Issues since being released. The Independent Publisher Book Awards has recognized and celebrated excellence in independent publishing for 25 years.
2022 BIBA Award Winner
2022 IPPY Award Winner
3x Amazon #1 Bestseller
Dear White Woman, Please Come Home has earned Kimberlee Yolanda Williams international attention one year after its debut, in the category of Nonfiction: Social Cultural Connections. Kim received a gold sticker and a trophy. Because of her success, she also landed an Audible book deal. The BIBA Award is an international literary award con
Dear White Woman, Please Come Home has earned Kimberlee Yolanda Williams international attention one year after its debut, in the category of Nonfiction: Social Cultural Connections. Kim received a gold sticker and a trophy. Because of her success, she also landed an Audible book deal. The BIBA Award is an international literary award contest recognizing self-published authors in major genres and 80 categories for the past 10 years.
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3x Amazon #1 Bestseller
2x Self-Published Award Winner
3x Amazon #1 Bestseller
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2x Self-Published Award Winner
2x Self-Published Award Winner
Over the years, many of my clients have become bestselling authors. However, 2022 was the first time two clients debuted with books in both fiction and nonfiction, winning top honors. I do not take for granted that we are all one collective body, working towards one common goal: to share in service to all humanity. These books are works o
Over the years, many of my clients have become bestselling authors. However, 2022 was the first time two clients debuted with books in both fiction and nonfiction, winning top honors. I do not take for granted that we are all one collective body, working towards one common goal: to share in service to all humanity. These books are works of art, and I count it a joy to have been their editorial boutique of choice, serving readers worldwide. May these stories live on forever, long after ours have been told, for it is my dream that all of us creatives make our way in the world and be celebrated for our worth and our contributions.
2x Self-Published Award Winner
2x Self-Published Award Winner
2x Self-Published Award Winner
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2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller
2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller
2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller
Notable Civil Rights Attorney Bobby H. Caldwell passed weeks before releasing his autobiography, The People's Lawyer: A Radical Representation of Change, Courage, and Commitment to Civil Rights, which debuted at #1 in New Releases on Amazon.com in the category of Lawyer & Judge Biographies.
"Bobby Caldwell was one of Houston's 10 most inf
Notable Civil Rights Attorney Bobby H. Caldwell passed weeks before releasing his autobiography, The People's Lawyer: A Radical Representation of Change, Courage, and Commitment to Civil Rights, which debuted at #1 in New Releases on Amazon.com in the category of Lawyer & Judge Biographies.
"Bobby Caldwell was one of Houston's 10 most influential people." Ralph Cooper, Radio Personality KCOH
Caldwell defended Black students at Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, and the University of Texas at Houston, as they fought to eliminate racial injustice, police brutality, economic suffering, and to implement African American studies as part of their curriculum.
2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller
2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller
"Bobby Caldwell was an absolute guardian angel." Aswad Walker, Lecturer of African American Studies at the University of Houston
"An astounding account of an astounding man." John "Bunchy" Crear, Houston Black Panther Party Alumni
"I came away thoroughly impressed with Mr. Caldwell's unwavering commitment to the Civil Rights Movement." Dr.
"Bobby Caldwell was an absolute guardian angel." Aswad Walker, Lecturer of African American Studies at the University of Houston
"An astounding account of an astounding man." John "Bunchy" Crear, Houston Black Panther Party Alumni
"I came away thoroughly impressed with Mr. Caldwell's unwavering commitment to the Civil Rights Movement." Dr. Emile Pitre, Author of Revolution to Evolution
- #1 New Release Lawyers & Judges
- #15 Lawyer & Judge Biographies
- #50 Crime & Criminal Biographies
International Distribution
2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller
International Distribution
Oludara Addeyo debuted as a first-time author signed under Adams Media (a subsidiary of Simon and Schuster). Her book, Self-Care for Black Women, made national news multiple times. Oludara has been featured in print and on television. Self-Care for Black Women is available in Canada and on Amazon.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com!
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Oludara Addeyo debuted as a first-time author signed under Adams Media (a subsidiary of Simon and Schuster). Her book, Self-Care for Black Women, made national news multiple times. Oludara has been featured in print and on television. Self-Care for Black Women is available in Canada and on Amazon.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com!
"Working with Shaundale Rénā was the best editorial experience I ever had. She is detail-oriented and provides constructive feedback. In addition, she was able to provide suggested edits in my writing voice, which were truly remarkable... A skill that is not easy. If you are thinking of working with Shaundale, do it. You will not regret it."
Now offering sensitivity reads!
If you are a non-person of color, who wishes to tell a story from a Black person's point of view or write with a Black audience in mind and aren't sure your words (or your true message) will be offensive, please get a beta read before you go any further in the publishing process.
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