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January 17, 2016

Self-Published Authors With Thin Skin

You won’t make it. And no, I’m not saying that I have made it. It’s just that, well, if you have paper thin skin just stop right now. Do not pass go and do not collection $200. I have a lot to work on as an Author but the only reason I know this is… Continue reading

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January 7, 2016

Author Identity: Urban Fiction

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of reading a reblog to an original post I had not seen until then. After promptly liking both the reblog, as published by Whitney of Write, Live, and Love and the original as published by Ja’da of quizoticmuses (who I do believe also has a book out on… Continue reading

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October 23, 2015

Yecheilyah Book Reviews: A Tale of Three Cities by Alexander McCabe

Title: A Tale of Three Cities Author: Alexander McCabe ISBN: 978-0-9940447-1-6 Release Date: November 2, 2015 Advanced Review Copy Edition A Tale of Three Cities is a fantastic story involving two women who do not intimately know each other but whose lives become connected in a horrific span of events that will forever change both women. … Continue reading

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October 22, 2015

Self-Publishing: Target Markets

Though it’s a lot of work, one of the many reasons I chose to Self-Publish is the control. One thing that I did not want is to be categorized. If for whatever reason I chose to include biblical text or any spirituality in my writing I did not want my work labeled Christian Fiction or… Continue reading

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September 14, 2015

Book Cover Designs – 5 Resources for Self-Publishers

One of the most exciting things for me as a Self-Publisher is the Book Cover reveal, especially if it’s a really neat one. Personally, I like to get an early start on purchasing book covers. It helps me to get that part of the process out of the way, keeps me excited as I polish… Continue reading

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July 15, 2015

Self-Publishing: The Workflow

You are not just a writer. You are not just an author. You do not have the privilege of having an agent or big publishing company to stand behind you. You cannot write a book, sit back and then watch things happen because you are not just a writer anymore. You are a publisher. You… Continue reading

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July 7, 2015

4 Common Sense Reasons It Can Benefit You to Self-Publish

Twenty years ago, a book followed a routine process: You poured your heart and soul into a manuscript, and when you finished it, you started calling agents and editors who most likely told you to send them a query letter. The next step is the book proposal and a few sample chapters. Then the waiting… 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.