The PBS Blog

Truth is Stranger than Fiction

August 20, 2024

Vending at Large Events Does Not Mean Large Sales: What Self-Published Authors Should Know

Before I went on vacation, I attended Black Writers Weekend (BWW). The event itself was okay, but what made it worthwhile for me was my conversations with the vendors. We talked about so much more than books; the historical conversations were like a glass of cold water on a hot day. I love basking in… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

authors, blog, blogging, connections, impact, indie, indie authors, journey, networking, publish, publishing, self-publishing, vending, vendors, wordpress, writers, writing
August 18, 2024

The Spanish Siesta

It’s been a minute! I’ve been on vacation, touring four different cities in Spain. (Almoradi, Alicante, Madrid, and Guardamar.) One interesting thing we noticed is how the stores close in the middle of the day. In some parts of Spain, businesses take a few hours of break in the afternoon. They actually close their stores,… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

abundance, blog, blogging, break, calmness, community, culture, growth, peace, rest, serenity, siesta, Spain, vacation, wordpress
July 28, 2024

What Value Does Your Book Offer Readers?

When promoting your book online, you must do more than post pictures of your cover if you want people to buy it. To be more precise, I want you to focus more on the message and why it matters to you than on trying to sell the book. What are some of the topics your… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

authors, blog, blogging, community, increase book sales, indie, indie authors, journey, publish, publishing, readership, sales, self-publishing, value, wordpress, writers, writing
July 25, 2024

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Firsthand by A’Dreana Anderson

Title: Firsthand Author: A’Dreana Anderson Publisher: Joyfully Unbound Publishing Published: July 7, 2024 Pages: 332 pages In Firsthand, Richard McLeary owns over seven hundred acres, the third largest Plantation in Chatham County. The land was given to him by his father-in-law on the condition that he marry his daughter and treat her well. However, Richard is… Continue reading

book reviews

amazon, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, book reviews, enslavement, enslavers, Fantasy, fiction, historical, historical fantasy, historical fiction, novel, slaveowners, slavery, wordpress, writers, Yecheilyah's Book Reviews
July 25, 2024

Little Known Facts About Emmett Till, the Trial, and Aftermath

On learning of the death of her son, Mamie-Till Mobley made 3 key decisions that forever changed the Civil Rights Movement and cemented her son into history: Had Till’s mother not intervened and reclaimed her son’s body, Till’s lynching may have been recorded in the history books alongside the likes of George Lee and Lamar… Continue reading

Articles

black history, black history 365, black history everyday, Carolyn Bryant, Emmett Till, Emmett Till Trial, JW Milam, kidnapping, Lynching, Mamie Till-Mobley, Roy Bryant, Till
July 15, 2024

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Call Me Mama: A Reason to Persevere by Ife Akanegbu

Title: Call Me Mama: A Reader to Persevere Author: Ife Akanegbu Publisher: My Cute Prairies Published: July 1, 2024 Pages: 57 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be an addict, this short narrative will transport you there. From the weight of guilt to the hope of redemption, the author portrays a picture of addiction… Continue reading

book reviews

amazon, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, book reviews, fiction, motherhood, novella, short story, wordpress, writers, Yecheilyah's Book Reviews
July 11, 2024

The Book Review Registry is Open for 2024

My book review registry is now open for 2024! To apply for a review, click on the link below. Please be sure to follow the policy instructions if you wish to get a response from me. I do not accept unsolicited requests for reviews. Emailing me a heartfelt story, list of accomplishments, and book awards… Continue reading

General Topics

authors, blog, blog book reviews, blogger, blogging, book blog, book reviews, indie authors, registry, reviews, wordpress, writing

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 my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.