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May 28, 2017

8 Things to Keep in Mind about Your Introduce Yourself Interview

There are 50 questions to choose from. MIX THEM UP and remember that they do not have to be in order. (..because I’m gonna like, mix them up anyway) When asked what skill you WOULD LIKE to master, be creative. For instance, I would love to learn to play the piano. Stuff like that. (I… Continue reading

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May 15, 2017

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Jessica Bakkers

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. Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Jessica Bakkers. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? Jessica… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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May 3, 2017

Editing Mock-Ups in Photoshop (In 12 Steps)

I didn’t plan on sharing this but as I was editing some mock-ups I thought it would be nice to share what I am doing. I am not a professional photographer, and I don’t always have a chance to take professional images. Therefore, I love using free mock-up templates to create professional images of my… Continue reading

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May 1, 2017

4 Ways I Balance My Blogging and Writing Life

“Where do you find the time?” Is a question I get a lot so I thought I’d answer it in the form of a blog post so that more than a few individuals can benefit. I also thought it would be interesting to see if I can write this with a two-year-old around. With a… Continue reading

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May 1, 2017

Introduce Yourself – Introducing Guest Author Patty Fletcher

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. Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Patty Fletcher. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. Go ahead and Introduce yourself. Tell us your name and… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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April 18, 2017

How can we encourage more readers to leave reviews for our books?

Excellent idea from Sally on encouraging reviews. I think some people think leaving a review means writing a literary critique. A small reminder that it is just them leaving their opinion about the book is most excellent. Continue reading

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April 17, 2017

Author Interview: 21 Questions With Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE: ? your humble host Occasionally on the blog we will talk with one of our author friends, gaining valuable insights into their behind the scene world. Today we meet with Yecheilyah Ysrayl, an extraordinary writer and book blogger, among other things. ? Join me as we delve deep – or as… 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.