deeClare Publishing, LLC combined with it's sister company deeSignz Web & Graphics Studio offers a full range of design and author services:
and so much more...
Deneen G. Matthews, Editor-in-chief
As Editor-in-chief, Deneen is responsible for the quality and content of all deeClare publications and partnered ventures. She sets and maintains the standards of excellence and integrity associated with the firm and maintains customer relations with clients, contractees and vendors.
Clarence V. Matthews, Co-founder
As Co-founder of deeClare Publishing, it was the vision of the trilogy penned by Clarence Matthews that gave birth to the partnership. Aside from being her dad, he supports the vision of deeClare to produce and circulate reputable publications that support God, family, and community — the village.Tina M. Folson, Editorial Assistant
Our Editorial Assistant, Tina Folson handles all administrative, marketing and media support as well as doubles as our client customer relations liason.deeClare Publishing, LLC is the combined vision of father and daughter, Deneen and Clarence Matthews; hence the name deeClare. deeClare Publishing, LLC is a NEW BRAND of publishing. We are publishing done with the SUCCESS OF THE WRITER in mind. We encourage authors to use their written work as their product line and initial investment in their own entrepreneurial vision, while we provide the services needed to birth their literary vision.
If entrepreneurship is not for you, we will gladly publish your work under our label, while you retain rights and full ownership. We are currently developing design and publishing packages to meet every budget.
Our Mission
To publish literary works that reinforce the foundation and priorities of God, family and community. Through all creative avenues of written expression, we aim to touch individual lives that shape families, reclaim our communities, and impact nations.
Our Theme
At deeClare Publishing, LLC, we publish works that support our theme of "the village." Our village — comprised of individuals who make up families and collectively populate our communities. We believe that, “It still takes a village to raise a child,” and the reinsertion of the priorities of God, family and community are crucial in reclaiming our villages.
Our Brand
Our tag line is "write out loud!"
Speaking and writing... two unique forms of communication...
Have a story worth telling? We'd love to hear from you.
Call or email us for more information.
deeClare Publishing, LLC is publishing done with the success of the writer in mind. We encourage author entrepreneurs to self-publish, but will gladly be your publisher while you maintain full ownership. We are in the process of creating design and publishing packages to meet every budget.
deeClare Publishing, LLC was birthed as the result of the combined vision of a daughter and father, Deneen and Clarence Matthews. Hence the name deeClare, "doubly defined." Let's say it's the manifestation of a shared vision.
Our tag line is "write out loud!"
Speaking and writing... two unique forms of communication...
Have a story worth telling? We'd love to hear from you.
Check back as deeClare's website is currently under construction.
Call or email us for more information.
Author's Media Kit
Includes: the author's biography, book synopsis, press release, author inspiration and contact information.
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We raise our children, then instruct them to go to school, study hard, get good grades, attend college and “GET A GOOD JOB.” Now, I absolutely agree with the importance of getting a good education, yet realistically, college is not for everyone.
In this and future blog posts, we will tackle and discuss the issue of economics and its impact in our community.
As best we can, we need to make a concerted effort to commit to making our hard-earned dollars work for us. As the largest consumers, if all we earn is spent outside of the community, how can we sustain? Even if you have left the community, or moved outside of the immediate area, visit and seize opportunities to give back. Be intentional.
Though many have learned that business is a degree obtained in an institution, and being in business is seeking after positions and success attributed to the established system, I now challenge us to color outside the lines and think beyond what has been traditionally taught.
A young man approached me and inquired about going into business part time. My response to him was phrased in the form of question. I asked him, “What are you good at?
This week, I will begin this post with a true story.
In my community, there were two-black owned and operated florists who have gone out of business, who were forced to close their doors. Both of whom I know personally and patronized, and received exceptional service. How can it be that they were not able to sustain? That’s the question I pondered then and even now.