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December 2, 2020

3 Simple Ways to Know If You Are Posting Valuable Blog Content

It’s time for another blogging tip! We have already talked about one cool strategy for busy bloggers. I want to extend that conversation by making it easier for those new to blogging to discern if what you are posting is valuable and high quality. For the record, I am not one of those who think… Continue reading

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December 1, 2020

Vote For My Soul is a Witness Book Cover

They say not to judge a book by its cover… …but I need you to do just that! If you like the cover of my book, My Soul is a Witness, please vote for it for the cover of the Month contest on AllAuthor.com! Here is the link: https://allauthor.com/cover-of-the-month/10528/ Go, Go, Go!! And thank you!! Continue reading

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November 27, 2020

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Cane River Creole National Park – Oakland Plantation

On this day in 2016, I posted about a former slave plantation in Natchitoches, Louisiana I visited that weekend. I shared my experience on this blog, but I never made it a Black History Fun Fact. As the memory popped up in my Facebook archives, I decided to add it to the collection. Below is… Continue reading

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November 10, 2020

The Lost Publisher’s Weekly Editorial Review of Renaissance: The Nora White Story

I forgot I sought an editorial review from Publisher’s Weekly two years ago. When I didn’t hear back, I assumed they declined me. Turns out they did publish the review but I don’t remember being notified so I never saw it. I know I haven’t blogged much. I have not felt up to it too… Continue reading

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October 16, 2020

FREE Ways to Support Your Favorite Indie Authors

Buying books written by Independent Authors is a terrific way to show support, and word of mouth is still a powerful way to make sure other people know of an author’s work without spending money. There are tons of ways to do this online. Review the book on Amazon – Amazon is still a powerhouse and trusted… Continue reading

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September 16, 2020

Why I Say “Thank You” (and why you should too)

This post is longer than I would like, but I think the message is necessary. If you’ve been following me online for any significant amount of time, you know I am always saying thank you or reintroducing myself to new readers. I do this because of my firm belief in the phrase, “people don’t have… Continue reading

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September 10, 2020

Welcome

Wherever you are in the world, welcome. I have been MIA a minute, and I’ve noticed an uptick of Freedom Readers to this blog. You guys are fantastic. If you have not already done so, be sure to visit the About Page to learn more about me and this blog. My name is Yecheilyah, pronounced… Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah), and my work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.