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August 15, 2016

20 Questions With Yecheilyah Ysrayl — Don Massenzio’s Blog

My 20 questions with Don. Today, I am very pleased to sit down with prolific author and blogger Yecheilyah Ysrayl. Her blog is one that I look forward to reading every day because of its positive and inspirational message. She is going to tell us about her work, her inspiration and a bit about herself… Continue reading

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August 14, 2016

Author Spotlight – Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Writer's Treasure Chest: Welcome! Please introduce yourself. When did you start writing? First, I’d like to thank you for this opportunity. My name is Yecheilyah Ysrayl (Yecheilyah pronounced e-see-lee-yah) but most people just call me EC, and I started writing when I was twelve years old. What motivates you… Continue reading

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August 5, 2016

Free Book Reviews – New Policy Withdrawn

Quick update on my recent Book Review Policy: Due to further thought, study, and research, I am withdrawing my readers fee from my reviews at this time. Though my reviews have ALWAYS been free, I recently implemented a readers fee to help dedicate time to the flow. However: Due to Amazon’s strict policies, paid reviews… Continue reading

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August 4, 2016

The Road to Freedom by: Yecheilyah Ysrayl

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August 4, 2016

Site Updates

Quick note: So you all know that I always want to inform you of any changes taking place on the blog or when I’ve added something. So, just want to let you all know that I have added two new pages and a widget on the sidebar. Author Interviews / Blog Features This page will… Continue reading

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August 2, 2016

Is Perfectionism Killing Your Success?

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog: Last time I wrote about stress and how it can kill creativity. Many “normal” people (code for “non writers”) see our job as play, as fun. They really don’t grasp what goes into creating the stories they all enjoy and that it is a lot of work. Also, because… Continue reading

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August 1, 2016

My 7 Step Writing Process

It really does not take me long to write a book once I’ve settled on an idea I think will work. Below is my 7 step process. If I follow this, it takes me about 6 months to finish writing a first draft. Caution: What you’re about to read is weird and does not necessarily… 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.