In this segment of the Elder’s Ledger, I thought I’d speak a bit about the origins and grass roots of our publishing company, DeeClare Publishing, LLC. I am the Co-founder and my daughter, Deneen Matthews is the Editor-in-chief.
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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A few weeks ago, I attended a meeting where I engaged in a discussion with one of the gentleman who attended. The topic of our discussion was in reference to black people and going into business.
By definition, survival is the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances. The ways and means by which we live are relevant to every member of our society, community, or family to include adults and children alike.
I was born in the midst of the Great Depression of the 1930s and raised by God-fearing parents who upheld a standard of morality and passed down a good work ethic. During those years, times were very tough; and families came together in order to respond to the challenges of that era...
A great deal of effort and expense is invested in education; in learning, which is indeed a necessary tool in order to contend and compete in the workforce or any specialized area of study or interest.
I believe it is vital to bring LEARNING outside of the established norms. We must make learning the INSTITUTION as opposed to relying solely on learning institutions.
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?
Keeping in step with the stated theme of "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child," and the appropriated action to "Reclaim the Village," I believe we must look at the inner workings of the village and take proper action, yes, the necessary steps to arrive at our desired outcome.
The village community is about the people, but we the people must commit to becoming productive participants within our village.