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Teamwork

MAKES THE DREAM WORK!

the people behind the scenes

MEET our team

The DeeClare It! Publishers & Village Mart team is comprised of passionate people whose endeavors collectively herald a new directive that rallies the hearts and minds of writers, speakers, poets, authors, storytellers, journalists, historians, and community-minded individuals to participate in the call to WRITE OUT LOUD and contribute a fresh narrative under the auspices of a revolutionary brand of publishing.

deneen matthews

Co-founder | Editor-in-chief

Trailblazer and visionary, Deneen’s innovation introduces a dynamic and progressive stance in the literary world. Her desire and determination to initiate elemental reform facilitates a new approach to publishing and a novel archetype for wholesome yet unconventional literature of a unique and distinguished caliber. Deneen’s unrelenting diligence and exemplary standards of excellence and integrity completely embody the essence, qualities, and philosophy of DeeClare It! Publishers & Village Mart.

Clarence Matthews

co-founder | storyline creator

Elder, historian, and village legend, Clarence carries an earnest resolve to reinstate values, ethics, and principles that raise the bar. He lends inspiration, concepts storylines, and advances the efforts to influence positive and long-lasting change that will impact future generations – for what we commit to today becomes the heritage of our descendants tomorrow. His debut publication, Jacob’s Rite of Passage, gave birth to the community mainstay known as DeeClare It! Publishers & Village Mart.

jamie leigh

SENIOR EDITORIAL MANAGER

Jamie supports the day-to-day publishing and editorial operations and functions in various capacities. She manages client communications, workflow processes, executes administrative functions, and provides editorial and proofreading support. Jamie assists with the creation of and updates our social media content.

trent leigh

audiovisual & media specialist

Trent brings a set of very unique skillsets to our publishing brand. His expertise in audiovisual media enhances our promotional reach. Trent spearheads our commercial and trailer campaigns and is the young man behind the sight and sound. He also manages our YouTube social content and brings fresh ideas to our firm.

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