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April 4, 2017

7 Things I Learned about Email List Building

I’ve learned so far that there’s a lot more to building an email list than getting people signed up. I’ve had an email list for years but I feel that only now am I starting to really understand how it works. A little. OK so maybe I just have an inkling of an idea. Who… Continue reading

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April 3, 2017

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Paige Addams

Welcome 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. I am so excited to get started and boy do I have some writers to introduce to you! I have decided to make this a weekly feature and so… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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April 2, 2017

#BLOGGER INTERVIEW – Christopher Graham, The Story Reading Ape

Originally posted on TINA FRISCO: Chris Graham is much admired, respected, and appreciated in the blogging world. His indefatigable support of authors and bloggers is rivaled by few others. The Story Reading Ape‘s 4th blog anniversary is April 4th, and I can think of no better way to show my appreciation than by featuring him on… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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April 2, 2017

Self-Publishing and Formatting Quick Tips

Originally posted on Lit World Interviews: One of the biggest challenges to Indies is getting a professionally published looking book when up against the costs of editing, proofreading, formatting and cover designs. If you can afford these services then foregoing them is not a good idea, but when you really can’t afford them they can… Continue reading

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April 2, 2017

Dear Authors, This Summer, Introduce Yourself!

I love the warm weather! The flowers are blooming and everything is just abounding with life. What a perfect occasion to introduce something new. Last week I announced the start of a new series on The PBS Blog and boy have you all responded! So, this post is to remind you that if you want… Continue reading

General Topics, Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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March 27, 2017

What Your Author Website is Likely Missing

Originally posted on Story Empire: Hi, SEers. Forgive me for being a hypocrite, but today’s post is going to be a do-as-I-say-and-not-as-I-do post. Remember, I used to work in corporate communications, so I know marketing strategies. (That doesn’t mean I use them myself; it just means I know them.) Okay… Unless you literally just decided… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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March 24, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – When We Go Missing by Kristen Twardowski

Title: When We Go Missing Author: Kristen Twardowski Publisher: Kristen Twardowski; 1 edition (December 16, 2016) Publication Date: December 16, 2016 Language: English ASIN: B01NBIZRC8 When Alex fell for Nathan Radcliffe, I knew something wasn’t right. I imagine he saw her from a distance, watching her confused and lost, and knew she was easy prey.… 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.