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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 7 MIN

Q&A with publisher Keisha Mennefee: What is the best advice she ever received?

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Join us for a fun Q&A session with author and publisher Keisha Mennefee, founder of Honey Blossom Press. Are you an aspiring author looking to get published through traditional publishing or perhaps through a reputable boutique press like Honey Blossom Press? Look no further. Keisha Mennefee, author and founder of Honey Blossom Press, shares her journey to becoming a published author, editor, and publisher. This episode is packed with valuable tips for authors, covering the entire process from writing a novel first draft to editing and revising, and eventually submitting your work to a literary agent or directly to a publisher. We'll discuss the submission guidelines for Honey Blossom Press, including the importance of writing a synopsis that grabs the attention of literary agents and publishers alike. Whether you're part of the authortube or booktube community, or simply an emerging novelist seeking publishing advice, this video has got you covered. You'll learn about submission guidelines, query tips, and how to increase your chances of getting published by Honey Blossom Press. By the end of this video, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to take your writing to the next level and find a publisher that's right for you. So, if you're ready to turn your manuscript into a published book, keep watching for expert advice on how to get published and start your journey to becoming a successful novelist.Keisha Mennefee Tia Kelly books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tia-Kelly/author/B00B7AKXGI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1770671242&sr=1-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueHoney Blossom Press Website:https://www.honeyblossompress.com/#bookrecommendation #authorpodcast #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingabook #amwritingpodcast #am-writing #afrocentric #blackauthors #blackromanceauthor #africanamericanromance Podcast Links Email: [email protected] Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.socialThreads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AngieChristieWriteNow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.comAngie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/christieberman.bsky.socialPhotographs used in the creation of the thumbnail can be purchased from their creator(s) from Deposit Photos: https://depositphotos.com Affiliate Disclaimer: This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from any of these links, the hosts of the Shelved Books Podcast or our guests may receive a small Commission at no extra cost to you. You can always choose to use different links. Thank you for supporting this channel so we can keep making amazing podcasts for you to enjoy.For more author interviews, check out our playlist: https://youtu.be/OYWsb9-U4AM?si=hWPng5x1hV_gZMgkTimestaps00:00 Intro00:20 Q1 Frequent Flyer miles or personal chef?00:44 Q2 Lazy Sunday?02:44 Q3 Do you read fiction or non-fiction?02:54 Q4 Texting or calling?03:31 Q5 T or F, you've stayed up all night to binge a TV show?03:41 Q6 Beach or mountain vacation?04:26 Q7 Fill in the blank, the best advice I ever received is ____?05:08 Q8 Favorite cuisine?06:25 Q9 On a scale of 1-10, how much do you enjoy surprises?06:52 Q10 Sing in the car?

Join us for a fun Q&A session with author and publisher Keisha Mennefee, founder of Honey Blossom Press. Are you an aspiring author looking to get published through traditional publishing or perhaps through a reputable boutique press like Honey Blossom Press? Look no further. Keisha Mennefee, author and founder of Honey Blossom Press, shares her journey to becoming a published author, editor, and publisher. This episode is packed with valuable tips for authors, covering the entire process from writing a novel first draft to editing and revising, and eventually submitting your work to a literary agent or directly to a publisher. We'll discuss the submission guidelines for Honey Blossom Press, including the importance of writing a synopsis that grabs the attention of literary agents and publishers alike. Whether you're part of the authortube or booktube community, or simply an emerging novelist seeking publishing advice, this video has got you covered. You'll learn about submission guidelines, query tips, and how to increase your chances of getting published by Honey Blossom Press. By the end of this video, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to take your writing to the next level and find a publisher that's right for you. So, if you're ready to turn your manuscript into a published book, keep watching for expert advice on how to get published and start your journey to becoming a successful novelist.Keisha Mennefee Tia Kelly books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tia-Kelly/author/B00B7AKXGI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1770671242&sr=1-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueHoney Blossom Press Website:https://www.honeyblossompress.com/#bookrecommendation #authorpodcast #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingabook #amwritingpodcast #am-writing #afrocentric #blackauthors #blackromanceauthor #africanamericanromance Podcast Links Email: [email protected] Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.socialThreads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AngieChristieWriteNow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.comAngie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/christieberman.bsky.socialPhotographs used in the creation of the thumbnail can be purchased from their creator(s) from Deposit Photos: https://depositphotos.com Affiliate Disclaimer: This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from any of these links, the hosts of the Shelved Books Podcast or our guests may receive a small Commission at no extra cost to you. You can always choose to use different links. Thank you for supporting this channel so we can keep making amazing podcasts for you to enjoy.For more author interviews, check out our playlist: https://youtu.be/OYWsb9-U4AM?si=hWPng5x1hV_gZMgkTimestaps00:00 Intro00:20 Q1 Frequent Flyer miles or personal chef?00:44 Q2 Lazy Sunday?02:44 Q3 Do you read fiction or non-fiction?02:54 Q4 Texting or calling?03:31 Q5 T or F, you've stayed up all night to binge a TV show?03:41 Q6 Beach or mountain vacation?04:26 Q7 Fill in the blank, the best advice I ever received is ____?05:08 Q8 Favorite cuisine?06:25 Q9 On a scale of 1-10, how much do you enjoy surprises?06:52 Q10 Sing in the car?

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