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August 5, 2016

Free Book Reviews – New Policy Withdrawn

Quick update on my recent Book Review Policy: Due to further thought, study, and research, I am withdrawing my readers fee from my reviews at this time. Though my reviews have ALWAYS been free, I recently implemented a readers fee to help dedicate time to the flow. However: Due to Amazon’s strict policies, paid reviews… Continue reading

Audience Participation, General Topics

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August 5, 2016

Why Authors Need To Know About Book Sales Cycles

Very insightful article. I’ll also add: Release your books strategically. Launch those books during high reading cycles (Around Holidays, Black History Month if you’re a Black Lit / Historical Author, Weekends, and Summer). Real Life Example: I released The Road to Freedom in February for two reasons: Black History Month – My book is a… Continue reading

Articles

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August 4, 2016

If Your Blog Was a Resume

I am re-posting this article from some time ago. Quick reason why: So I went to this fabulous blog party yesterday right, and there was one common thread: We couldn’t follow each other! On more than one occasion there was an issue with someone’s follow button (including mine!) and other critical buttons in its relation… Continue reading

General Topics

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August 4, 2016

Site Updates

Quick note: So you all know that I always want to inform you of any changes taking place on the blog or when I’ve added something. So, just want to let you all know that I have added two new pages and a widget on the sidebar. Author Interviews / Blog Features This page will… Continue reading

General Topics

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August 3, 2016

Writing Tip — 26

Excellent Tip. So on time for me. I’ll be using these questions as I revise my novel. #Winning Continue reading

General Topics

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August 2, 2016

How To Blog In Your Sleep

Go to your WordPress dashboard Draft a post Schedule the post for 2am Scheduling posts can be helpful for many reasons. Here are mine: A World of Difference The people who read your blogs literally come from different parts of the world. While the sun is shining where you are, the moon is glowing… Continue reading

Articles

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August 1, 2016

Audacity

Concrete painted the color of our scars red for the blood of every gangsta who died believing that defending a street corner was keeping it real for every nigga who wears degradation like it’s his first name every rebellion that hates nothing more than truth but a mirror prissy pink for every woman who… Continue reading

Poetry

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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.