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January 21, 2018

My Independent Bookstore Journey – The Purpose Beneath the Surface

As you all know, I have been spending less time on social media and more time getting out into the community and networking with local Independent bookstores. I am doing this as part of my goal to try things out for myself and to be a witness to the experience so I know what works… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, #WritersLife, belief, blog, blogger, blogging, books, Bookstore, experience, faith, journey, wordpress, writers, writing
January 17, 2018

On Healing

Wow. I miss you guys! Feel like I’ve been gone foreeverrr. Briefly, I’ve been, admittedly, in a funk. Not all of the time. Being away from social media has definitely been productive for sure work wise. But personally, it’s like this year arrived and I suddenly felt extremely down, lonely and secretly, I wanted… Continue reading

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blog, blogger, blogging, endurance, forgiveness, healing, lessons, letting go, life, perseverance, Personal, thoughts, wordpress
December 31, 2017

So This Happened

Those of you already following me on social media are already aware of this….but… I hate to be so dramatic but I have news… Yesterday it became official. I’ve been doing some underground work and…. …on Saturday, December 30, 2017, one of my books made it to the shelves of a brick and mortar bookstore… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, african american, authors, blogger, blogging, historical fiction, Independent Authors, Independent Bookstore, indie authors, local, wordpress, writers, writing
December 29, 2017

An Alternative to ACX for Audiobook Production and Distribution – Jane Friedman

Has anyone tried ListenUp for audiobook production? It sounds interesting, though the upfront cost is pretty STEEP. lol. Aside from the service itself, I like what they said about Audiobook sales being dependent on the success of the book in print and digital format. Gave me a new perspective on how to approach audiobooks. My… Continue reading

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ACX, alternative, audio, audiobooks, authors, blog, blogger, Independent Authors, indie authors, ListenUp, podcasting, self-publishing, writers, writing
December 29, 2017

Indie Authors and Controversial Posts – Should You? Should You Not?

DISCLAIMER: This is simply my own opinion. I also stress throughout the post that no one has the right to be disrespectful. Writing is a business and publishing books is a career move. I always encourage you to use wisdom in all that you do. Even if you are speaking truth, don’t put people down.… Continue reading

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#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, Independent Authors, offense, political correctness, self-publishing, truth, wordpress, writers, writing
December 26, 2017

Renaissance Ebook 99cents from now through Friday 12/29

CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW After letting Revelation: The Nora White Story Book Two, sit for about two months, I am right back into revisions and getting excited all over again. As such, I decided to give those of you who have not read Book One an opportunity to do so. Renaissance: The Nora White… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, black history, blog, blogger, fiction, Great Migration, Harlem, Harlem Renaissance, Histfic, historical, Jim Crow, South, writers, writing
December 22, 2017

The PBS Blog in Review

Top Commenters: Don Massenzio Roger from Woebegone but Hopeful Danny from DreamBigdreamoften Felicia Denise OIKOS-Redaktion Mr. Militant Negro 2 Most Popular Posts of the Year: Introduce Yourself: Promotional Opportunity for New Authors 5 Ways Commenting on other Blogs can Help Your Blog to Grow Most Active Day: August 7, 2017 On August 7th, I made… 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.