The Dahlia Diaries

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3 Mistakes I Made as
a Self-Published Author

photo of the Heartbreak Diaries Book Series written by The Blakk Dahlia

When I decided to self-publish my first book, I thought the hardest part would be writing it. Self-publishing requires you to wear multiple hats—writer, editor, marketer, project manager, and entrepreneur—all at once.
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When London Calls

I was very humbled to receive the good news that Reader's House Magazine wanted to feature me! Check out the latest interview/feature where I talk about what has shaped my journey in self-published writing, along with my book series, the Heartbreak Diaries. This is one of my BEST interviews yet!.
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Me & Writing?! Oh, We’re on a Break

What began as a therapeutic and creative outlet slowly turned into a source of pressure. Writing—once my safe space—became another item on my to-do list, tangled in deadlines, algorithms, and constant promotion. The joy faded, and burnout crept in...So, I stepped away. Read the full blog.