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March 9, 2017

Book Reviews & WHY They Matter

Colleen talks the importance of leaving reviews. FYI. I would love to review The Heartstone Chronicles ; ) Continue reading

Articles, book reviews

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March 8, 2017

Guerrilla Marketing!

Its the final countdown! Don’t miss out. Meet me in person at The Tampa Indie Author Book Convention this summer. Spread the word! Why am I shouting? ! Because its exciting! Lol. Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing, Social Media Shout

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March 5, 2017

Authors/Bloggers Rainbow Support Club

Originally posted on M J Mallon YA Author and Poet: Welcome, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the latest members of my Author/Bloggers Rainbow Support Club. The Rainbow Support Club endeavours to provide a friendly and welcoming community of like-minded bloggers, book reviewers and authors who support each other in every which way we… Continue reading

self-publishing

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March 4, 2017

The Broke Author’s Secret Weapon – A Guest Post By Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on K Morris – Poet: Thank you to Yecheilyah Ysrayl for the below guest post: Can we be real? Self-Publishing has opened the door for writers to finally make their dreams come true. Dreams that were hindered by way of jobs that got in the way of writing, Traditional Publishing rejections, children that… Continue reading

self-publishing

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March 3, 2017

Pencil Me In

I am available to write Guest Blog Articles covering: African American / Black Literature History Reading Writing Literacy Inspiration / Motivation Looking to feature an Indie Author? Pencil me in! (Don’t know who I am? Access my Author Media Kit and Learn more HERE). Email me with the details and your requirements and I will… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, author interviews, authors, blog, bloggers, blogging, Guest Blogging, Independent Authors, indie authors, interviews, self-publishing, writers, writing
March 2, 2017

Author Earnings Report: The Top 12 Trends For 2017

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: Hugh Howey and The Data Guy have now done all their usual number crunching and published the latest report. What trends can we identify in 2017, based on their impressive (as always) work? 1. For traditionally published books, print is king. 2. However, this reign is highly genre-dependent. In… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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February 28, 2017

Advice for Aspiring Writers from Nicole Dennis-Benn

“Ask yourself why you’re writing and who you’re writing for. Know in your heart that there is no such thing as one story….At the end of the day, your authentic voice and heart will speak to readers. Do not be deterred by rejection. Keep writing, keep knocking on doors, keep sending out work. Never have… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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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.