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August 17, 2018

Before the Week Ends: PBS Blog Reminders

Hey Guys, don’t forget about these exciting happenings! Poetry Contest Finalist The 2nd Annual Poetry Contest is not over people! We received so many wonderful entries and we are revealing our finalists and grand-prize winner soon! Stay glued. I am Soul Blog Tour The I am Soul Blog Tour continues on Monday! Be sure to… Continue reading

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August 17, 2018

The PBS Blog Podcast Ep 18 – Love is Reciprocal

I talk a lot about self-love and the importance of learning to love yourself but do not misunderstand me: love is reciprocal. Just as you give love you should also receive love. Love should always come back to you and if it doesn’t something is wrong. Understand that loving yourself is the foundation. It sets… Continue reading

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August 16, 2018

Throwback Thursday Jams – Aretha Franklin: Think

I just posted a throwback but I also just discovered that Aretha Franklin has passed. May she rest in peace. This song’s for her. (My 2 cents: It’s a shame how social media just kills people off before their time. I’ve been hearing Aretha died for days now even though that wasn’t the truth. So,… Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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August 16, 2018

90s Throwback Thursday Jams – Lauryn Hill: Tell Him

This jam right here… Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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August 14, 2018

Blog Tour by Yecheilyah Ysrayl, a poet.

Originally posted on Dragons Rule OK. V.M.Sang (author): I am Soul Virtual Blog Tour – Day Two I would like to welcome Yecheilyah to my blog today. She is a poet, and is doing a virtual blog tour. Today is the second day of the tour. You can find out more about her by visiting… Continue reading

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August 14, 2018

Jane Friedman Interview: The #Business of Being a #Writer

Excellent advice on publishing from publishing powerhouse Jane Friedman. She talks about Traditional as well as Independent and Hybrid publishing. I especially enjoyed her advice on memoirs and audiobooks as well as her thoughts on paying for reviews. Continue reading

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August 12, 2018

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Urvashi Trikha

Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Urvashi Trikha. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Urvashi Kumar Trikha. I was born and brought up in New Delhi, India and moved to Dubai, UAE in my late twenties. I… 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.