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May 30, 2017

The Editor’s Blog: Writing Numbers in Fiction

Ever wondered how to write numbers and time in Fiction? Check this out! The Editor’s Blog shows us how it’s done. “We’ve got rules and standards for everything we include in our novels—how to start those novels, how to increase tension, how to introduce characters, how to format, what to include in dialogue, how to… Continue reading

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May 28, 2017

Book Review Registry – OPEN

Guess what?? a. Had a birthday a few days ago. Totally in the 30s club now. b. Totally is my new favorite word. c. I got my PC back. d. OK OK. I’ll get to it…. ….The book review registry is open! I just have one more book that I am finishing and one more… Continue reading

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May 3, 2017

Inciting Moment: What It Is and Why You Should Care

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz: ? by Andrea Lundgren Recently, I was explaining the concept of an inciting moment to my five-year-old (he’s a bit young, but one might as well start early, right?), and it got me thinking about how critical the concept is. Some writers may call it an inciting incident, and others… Continue reading

creative writing, self-publishing

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May 1, 2017

4 Ways I Balance My Blogging and Writing Life

“Where do you find the time?” Is a question I get a lot so I thought I’d answer it in the form of a blog post so that more than a few individuals can benefit. I also thought it would be interesting to see if I can write this with a two-year-old around. With a… Continue reading

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April 29, 2017

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Book Reading and Interview – Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Join me over the next few days for my Book Reading and Interview at Sally’s virtual cafe. Got a question for me? Stop through. Special thanks to Sally Cronin for having me. Continue reading

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April 15, 2017

Renaissance: The Nora White Story by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

I am off today as usual and I’m actually not at home but I wanted to share the first official review for Nora. A special thank you to Rachel for taking the time to read and review my book. Her honest feedback is just what I need to make improvements before the big day. Continue reading

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April 10, 2017

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Colin Guest

Welcome back to Introduce Yourself, a new and exciting blog segment of The PBS Blog dedicated to introducing to you new and established authors and their books. Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Colin Guest. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? … 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.