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September 12, 2016

#Multi-author promotions. Reasons why you should be thinking about them #amwriting

Originally posted on Lit World Interviews: Hi all: I have taken up an external project with tight deadlines to work towards and that means sometimes I have to improvise more than I like, but I thought I could share a few thoughts on the possible benefits of joining in with other authors to promote your… Continue reading

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September 9, 2016

Our venue is now secured!

I’ll be in attendance time permitting! Meet me in person at the Tampa Indie Author Book Convention next summer. *Comments disabled here. Please respond to original post* Continue reading

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August 30, 2016

Indie Book Convention in Tampa? Yes, please!

Originally posted on Author Lila Vale: I’d love to attend something close to home. Plus, Florida is awesome. If you think you might be interested, please fill out this form. This will help the organizers get a tentative head count so they know what venues to look at to host us and what kinds of accommodations we… Continue reading

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August 29, 2016

Struggling authors, please read.

Originally posted on Author Kyle Perkins: By Kyle Perkins. ? So lately I have heard from a few people that they feel like they should just give up on writing because for whatever reason, they are feeling like it just isn’t worth it anymore. Whether they feel like they aren’t getting enough attention, don’t have… Continue reading

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August 26, 2016

Beyond The Colored Line – A Year in Review

One year ago today, I published the second book in The Stella Trilogy, Beyond The Colored Line. I was shocked at the positive response I received from those who read it and the kinds of discussions it started. I hosted giveaways, book signings, and conducted an Interracial Interview series on this blog in which I… Continue reading

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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 4, 2016

Meet Guest Author Yecheilyah Ysrayl – Author, Poet, Blogger…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: Primarily, I’d like to thank The Story Reading Ape for this opportunity. I’ve never known an Ape who could read before so this is exciting. My name is Yecheilyah, pronounced e-see-lee-yah but everyone calls me EC for short. I grew up on Chicago’s south side in… 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.