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June 10, 2018

Yecheilyah Needs Your Help

Hey guys, Soooo….lol I need a little bit of help and, you know what they say, “closed mouths don’t get fed.” I am looking to increase my reviews. I don’t have to tell you how important book reviews are for Indie Authors, we’ve been over this a million times. But, in case you don’t already… Continue reading

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June 6, 2018

Book Review – Revolution: Book 2 in The Nora White Story by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Lisa W. Tetting: ? Today is the Release Day for Yecheilyah Ysrayl’s latest creation! I have been looking forward to this one since I read Book 1 – Renaissance: The Nora White Story back in June of last year. The story of Nora White continues where it left off from book 1 in… Continue reading

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June 4, 2018

Derek Murphy | Why Amazon is deleting book reviews: understanding Amazon’s new review policy and how to get back deleted reviews

Very good breakdown from Derek on understanding why Amazon is deleting reviews. Nobody took me (and others) seriously when we said it was not wise to include the words, “I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.” Maybe you’ll listen to Derek: “So it’s fine to give copies of books or ARCs… Continue reading

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April 4, 2018

The Secret Behind Disappearing Amazon Reviews? | Tina Reber

I came across this article a few months back but I want to share it now because, for the first time in my career, I have noticed that one of my reviews on Amazon (for Renaissance) is missing. Because of how hard it is to get reviews, this is obviously disheartening. I have never bought… Continue reading

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January 21, 2018

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – The Unhappy Wife by Dr. KE Garland

Title: The Unhappy Wife Author: Dr. K.E. Garland Print Length: 83 pages Publisher: Katherin Garland Publication Date: October 17, 2016 ASIN: B01J96KOCE Although I am a happy wife, this book is essential for all women because it gives insightful advice about the many ways that women can be unhappy in marriage beyond the relationship itself.… Continue reading

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December 20, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – The Author Blog: Easy Blogging for Busy Authors by Anne R. Allen

Title: The Author Blog: Easy Blogging for Busy Authors Author: Anne R. Allen Print Length: 176 pages Publisher: Kotu Beach Press Publication Date: December 4, 2017 ASIN: B077Y5DKP9 Anne R. Allen is no stranger to the blogging world. Writer’s Digest named “Anne R. Allen’s Blog…with Ruth Harris” one of the “Best 101 Websites for Writers”,… Continue reading

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December 3, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Southern Horror Stories by Lisa W. Tetting

Title: Southern Horror Stories Author: Lisa W. Tetting Print Length: 68 pages Publication Date: October 26, 2017 ASIN: B076WW49KN Almost 400 years ago, the first enslaved Blacks arrived in the Virginia colony at Point Comfort on the James River. Spanish records suggest that the enslaved were captured in the Portuguese colony of Angola. At first,… 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.