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Canvas Rebel Magazine featured Dr. Bertina M. Hooks and Inkspire Literary Studio founder Mr. O.J. Saliu in candid conversations on entrepreneurship, storytelling, resilience, and publishing.
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In this candid conversation, Dr. Bertina M. Hooks discusses the personal experiences that inspired her memoir, From Fire to Freedom: A Memoir of Transformation, Renewal, and Resilience.
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Dr Bertina M Hooks was recently honored with the July 2026 POWER Women of Entrepreneurship Award and featured in the July 2026 POWER Magazine.
Read MoreDr. Hooks spoke at the 2026 4th Annual AMSA Refuel Brunch, discussing her life, career, and resilience, which inspired her forthcoming memoir.
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Phoenix Ascend Press announces the upcoming release of Dr. Bertina M. Hooks' deeply personal memoir, From Fire to Freedom: A Memoir of Transformation, Renewal, and Resilience — coming September 2026.
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A candid look at the upcoming book exploring the gap between social media motherhood and reality, and finding grace in the chaos.
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Inspired by the memoir From Fire to Freedom, our new anthology project dives deep into the universal experiences of transformation and resilience.
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An exclusive interview with the contributors of our upcoming anthology on how they transformed their personal trials into powerful narratives.
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Dr. Hooks shares her writing process, the challenges of vulnerability, and the profound healing found in documenting her journey.
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We are thrilled to announce expanded author services and coaching programs in collaboration with Inspire Literary Studios.
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Actionable strategies for aspiring authors to push through creative resistance and finish their manuscripts.
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