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August 1, 2018

Even Salt Looks Like Sugar, a novella – Coming October 2, 2018

Novella’s have my heart. The Stella Trilogy was a novella series and readers loved it so I had to write another short story! (If I am honest, I think they are kinda my thing). This book is coming to you on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Proceeds from this book will go toward the funding of… Continue reading

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July 30, 2018

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest Ends Soon! Enter TODAY

It’s the final countdown people! You have until midnight tomorrow (Tuesday, 7/31) to enter your poem into my 2nd Annual Poetry Contest. The contest is heating up and we have some very talented poets out there! …and some awesome prizes! We are giving away money, publishing, promotion, books and more! DO NOT miss out on… Continue reading

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July 26, 2018

IMPORTANT: Possible Changes Coming to Createspace

CreateSpace DVD / CD production is shutting down and it is possible that Createspace is being faded out, moving from CreateSpace to Amazon Media on Demand. “Bit by bit, Amazon has been shutting down different parts of Createspace. First they launch KDP Print, a competing/replacement POD service, then they shut down Createspace’s publishing services unit,… Continue reading

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July 12, 2018

Don’t Get Caught

Fun Fact: I’m a stickler for rules. I follow the laws and commandments of the Bible, I pay attention to Amazon’s review policy and I try to live as blamelessly as possible. I’m the person who won’t text and drive. I got a chance to get a tattoo once but I thought it was wrong… Continue reading

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July 3, 2018

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Balroop Singh

TODAY I’D LIKE TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO BALROOP SINGH. WELCOME TO THE PBS BLOG! LET’S GET STARTED. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Balroop Singh. ‘Bal’ means strength and ‘roop’ means beauty. My maiden name was Balroop Bal, which changed after marriage, as the tradition… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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June 11, 2018

Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest Rules, Entry Criteria, Prizes and Guidelines

Guys!! Don’t forget about the poetry contest! I don’t want to have to keep these prizes to myself. Because, ya know, I will. But I don’t want to guys. I don’t wanna. To learn more about how to enter, visit the ORIGINAL POST HERE. It has already been shared and I don’t want to break… Continue reading

Articles, Poetry

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June 8, 2018

You’re Invited

The inaugural Atlanta African American Book Festival is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC and will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Georgia State University. Over 70 authors will convene in Atlanta to present their work to the Atlanta community. Author categories include fiction, non-fiction, romance, YA fiction, middle-grade fiction, and children’s picture… 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 my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.