We want to make the publishing process as easy as possible for you. Therefore, we do not offer any editing services for your manuscript, book cover design or marketing. These services are not typically provided by self-publishing companies. Your final costs will depend on the choices you make. We hope you will make wise decisions and achieve the best possible results.

What You Will Need to Do

Editing – Please provide us with an edited version of your manuscript. It is important to take the editing process seriously, as grammatical errors can distract and confuse readers. This can ultimately undermine the story that you are trying to tell. To improve your work, we recommend using a good editor and grammar apps.

The Book Cover – Your book’s cover is just as important as the content inside. It is the first thing that catches the readers’ eye and influences their decision to read it or not. While it’s true that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, in reality, many people do. Therefore, it is crucial to take the time to create a cover that not only looks great but also accurately represents your book’s genre, tone, and content.

Marketing – Marketing is often overlooked by new self-publishers, but it is actually a critical component of the process if you want to make money. It is highly recommended to have a marketing strategy in place to increase your chances of success. One option is to work with a marketing service to help you achieve your goals.

*Please check our subcategories on this site to go into more depth about editing, the book cover, and marketing.

For free first time consultation, contact the editor at publishingandmediagal@beingcrystaljay.com - We are a small business so please leave your name and best way to reach you and we will get back to you.

Books have immense power to inspire, educate, and engross readers, and can even serve as a form of therapy. They continue to be one of the most influential forms of media. Some people prefer the traditional experience of turning pages, while others enjoy the convenience of eBooks or audiobooks. Whether fiction or non-fiction, books can make a significant impact on our lives. Personally, I enjoy reading educational, religious, and self-help books, while others may prefer books that allow them to escape into a world of fantasy or experience a vicarious romance. Books also offer us the opportunity to learn about different cultures and experiences that we may not have encountered otherwise. It is important for authors from all walks of life to share their stories and perspectives.

As an African American woman, it’s disheartening to know less than five percent of the world’s population of publishers are “Black.” I don’t just mean African Americans; I mean anyone who considers themselves Black, no matter the nation. However, it is my privilege to help more voices get published.

My uncle, Lafayette Johnson, Ph.D., founded Mamba Books and Publishing. He extended an offer to me to run the publishing side of the business, which I gladly accepted. I knew I could build upon his foundation and take the company to new heights. Mambabooks.com features a collection of 90 books authored by my uncle. His philosophy is to make the process of getting published easy for writers. The traditional publishing industry has been a gatekeeper for years. They determine what gets published based on what they believe will sell well. In most cases, they provide the marketing and retain the rights to the work.

If you have a desire to get published, have faith in your work and are willing to put in the effort that marketing requires, then self-publishing with Mamba Books and Publishing is the best option for you. We are dedicated to helping your dream of getting published come true

Historically, Mamba has published books from the following genres: children’s, romance, and spiritual/Christian. We would like to expand to additional genres. All we need is you.

At Mamba Books and Publishing we’d love to see the following genres join our catalogue:

Young Adult, Memoir & Biography, Food & Drink, Travel, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help, Guide/How To,Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, Parenting & Family, and Wellness/Health.

Contact me at publishingandmediagal@beingcrystaljay.com to embark upon getting your book published.

*Crystal holds a master’s degree in English Literature and Screenwriting from Morgan State University, an HBCU. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio and Television production. Her professional journey began in the video production department of Baltimore Orioles. Later, she worked for Fox and CBS in Baltimore for several years. Subsequently, she moved to Los Angeles where she worked on popular TV shows and taught media arts.