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June 5, 2018

Book Marketing for Introverts with Shayla Raquel

I had the honor of writing a guest blog post alongside some amazing writers on the subject of marketing books as an introvert for Shayla Raquel’s most informative blog. Shy writer? Nervous? Don’t want to put yourself out there? Check us out for tips below! “How does an introverted author handle book marketing? Well, I… Continue reading

Articles

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May 30, 2018

The Revolution is Here

About. When Nora White is drugged by her friend she is forced to deal with the harsh reality of life in the North. She meets Keisha and the women catch a ride to The Den, a gambling and numbers hole-in-the-wall in Jacobsville New York. Unlike the upper echelon of Harlem, Nora’s new friends are hustlers… Continue reading

self-publishing

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May 28, 2018

31 Years, 31 Life Lessons

I am officially on vacation. This means that I am doing my favorite thing: traveling. I had a ball in North Carolina and my next stop is Alabama to visit the Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration. I also just had a birthday. Since I turned 31, I thought of 31 life lessons I’ve… Continue reading

creative writing, General Topics

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May 22, 2018

4 Resources for Understanding #GDPR for Authors

So far I have provided four different resources for understanding GDPR. Again, the general understanding is that you don’t have to send out re-confirmations to your list as long as you’ve been obtaining emails legally in the first place. Just make sure your opt-in forms and privacy policies are clear and transparent. Derek Murphy’s article… Continue reading

General Topics

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May 21, 2018

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Mamello Mosiana

Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Mamello Mosiana. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Mamello Mosiana, I am from South Africa, originally from Bloemfontein, but I spent most of my adulthood in Cape Town. South Africa in the… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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May 20, 2018

Inspiring Dr. Chadwick Boseman Howard University Quotes

Just a little inspiration for you beautiful people out there. “Purpose crosses disciplines. Purpose is an essential element of you. Your very existence is wrapped up in the things you are here to fulfill. The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.” “Sometimes you need to get knocked down… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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May 17, 2018

Another Great Resource on Understanding GDPR with Gemma Gibbs

Hey guys, are you stressing over GDPR? Below is another great resource (podcast) on the General Data Protection Regulations and will give you advice on what’s important, what to ignore and how you can ensure compliance with these new regulations. As I understand it (from all 3 sources I’ve read so far), you always needed… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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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.