Locust Hill Publishing

Victoria Falls.
Photograph from Watch Out For The Elephants photographic journal, courtesy of Ann and Angela Todd.

At Locust Hill Publishing, we celebrate African-American culture and heritage. We recognize that many of us are often frustrated because there is no outlet for our artistic endeavors. That has now changed. Locust Hill Publishing is here.

We understand that the diversity and richness of African American heritage and contributions to our country are neither understood nor fully realized. We aim to do our part to make the situation better. To this end, we provide a number of services.

We work with you to give clarity and definition to your project. If we honestly believe that there is a chance of attracting a major publishing house, we help you through that process. If we believe that you are better served self-publishing, we also help you accomplish that goal, and can serve as your on-line outlet.

WRITE & PUBLISH! We believe it helps to provide self-help tools and information. To that end this site provides links to a wealth of online resources. Visit our Writers' Links directory where you'll find a broad array of tools.

Visit our consultancy link to select the assistance you need to help you realize your dream of writing, selecting a literary agent, self-publishing, and speaking on your favorite topic.

GREAT CHILDREN'S BOOK! Our featured new book, Watch out for the Elephants! is already in many schools throughout the U.S. Its authors are frequent guests radio guests and sought after speakers.

BOOKS! Our classic memoir, Soul Stirrings, is the best commentary available on the social life and customs in rural American from and African-American perspective. Use it, and other tools provided by the publisher, as a guide to write your own.

No matter what route you take, we can feature your work at our site, and provide you a means of making online sales.

An Introduction to Collaboration, Teamwork, and NETWORKING: A Case for Working Together Systematically to Achieve Successful Living. This book will change the way you view yourself, your community, and the world in which you live. The first time you read it, it will be in one sitting. The next time, and the next, it will take hours as you jot down notes and action plans on how you will begin to handle your affairs. A must read.

It Takes A Village to Raise a Child is an old proverb that is as true today as when first spoken. However, the proverb extends beyond child-rearing; it takes a village to support most successful endeavors. Through alliances and formal networks, Locust Hill Publishing serves as a gateway to a "digital village" of services that support writing and other entrepreneurial endeavors.

So, come on in. Browse. Hopefully you'll read something that reconnects you with your own dreams. Maybe we can help you achieve them.