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February 22, 2019

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Research Links and Book Recommendations

I’ve been swamped in schoolwork which is stopping me from living my best life on these black history posts. Today, I compiled a list of links I found throughout the week and books I recommend since I did not get to complete a full post on one topic. The books are what I really… Continue reading

black history fun fact friday

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February 21, 2019

Throwback Thursday Jams – Whitney Houston: Dance with Somebody

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Throwback Thursday Jams

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February 20, 2019

What to Do When People Unsubscribe from Your Author Email List and Why it is OKAY

Please check out this repost from 2019 below. It is about email list, but can apply to blogs and social media just the same. Let’s address the elephant in the room. Email Unsubscribes / Unfollows. They can feel like silent rejections and sometimes confusing because you don’t always know why the person left. Unsubscribes can… Continue reading

self-publishing

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February 18, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Trish Hubschman.

Today, I’d like to welcome Trish Hubschman. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? I’m Trish Hubschman. I live on Long Island, NY. What was your childhood dream? Since sixth grade, 40 plus years ago, I wanted to be a published author. Awesome. What skill… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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February 12, 2019

Warrior

You were a warrior from the womb and your entrance was a victory. Since the moment you opened your mouth, they knew you were a prophet/prophetess. In your lungs was a war-cry, your fingers fit to hold swords and angels sang. When your footsteps kissed the ground, you were savior and fallen angels bowed when… Continue reading

creative writing, General Topics

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February 11, 2019

Editors and Beta Readers – Vital for Independent Authors

Excellent post. Indie Authors, take heed. Don Massenzio This post focuses on the importance of using an editor and enlisting beta readers if you are an independent author. Let’s start by comparing/contrasting independent and traditional publishing. In traditional publishing, an author receives an advance (if he or she is lucky). This advance is usually a… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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February 11, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Sophia Tsegaye

Today, I’d like to welcome Sophia Tsegaye to the blog. Welcome! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Sophia Tsegaye; I am an Ethiopian American living in Cincinnati, Ohio. I was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ethiopia in the house. What was it like transitioning from Ethiopia… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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