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Anji Kills A King: A Review
Anji Kills A King is an adult fantasy novel that centers on a girl named Anji, who as the title suggests, kills a king. This action is...

Chyina Powell
Apr 152 min read
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Does Charging A Reading Fee Gatekeep for BIPOC and Disabled Writers?
Anyone who has ever tried to submit a piece of creative work knows that most literary journals and small presses charge what they call a...

Chyina Powell
Apr 153 min read
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Happy Land: A Review
I received a digital ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. This book shook me. Not in a bad way, but in a way that totally...

Chyina Powell
Apr 154 min read
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An Old Lady Solves A Murder
Okay, first things first. I read this book for a book club I am a part of and I am so glad that I did. It was funny and cringey in all...

Chyina Powell
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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De-compartmentalizing Self
This is an introspective post that poses questions.

Chyina Powell
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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5 Tips From A Neurodivergent Author
One of the loveliest things about the writing community is how open everyone is about the ways in which they think. A decade ago, being...

Chyina Powell
May 5, 20237 min read
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Babel: A Review
I really wanted to post this earlier but due to my full support of the HarperCollins Union Strike opted not to as Kuang's novel is with...

Chyina Powell
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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The Picture Bride: A Review
This book was received as an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review. Stars: 5/5 The Picture Bride by Lee Geum-yi is a book...

Chyina Powell
Feb 3, 20232 min read
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Fervent: A Review
Unlike the majority of the book reviews you have seen on my blog, this is a review for a nonfiction title. A Christian book by author and...

Chyina Powell
Jan 20, 20232 min read
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Let's Talk Resources: Plottr
So, you have decided to write a book? That's great! In fact, it's marvelous because your story deserves to be told and the world needs to...

Chyina Powell
Nov 11, 20224 min read
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What To Expect When Working With Powell Editorial
When you are a first-time author seeking out an editor, it may be hard to find one that is right for you. That is why I strive to be open...

Chyina Powell
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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My Credentials
Everyone wants to make sure that they are working with a trustworthy and capable individual. That's understandable. You will find my...

Chyina Powell
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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Beta Reader Checklist!
Writers need beta readers. Why? Because beta readers catch the little plot holes and errors we may miss, they humble us and often, their...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20213 min read
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Writing, Even When You Don't Feel Like It
A lot of people will tell you that you're supposed to write every day or write a certain amount of words per day or write even when you...

Chyina Powell
Sep 28, 20212 min read
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