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April 25, 2023

New: Book Review Directory

I have created a page on the blog listing all the books reviewed so far to make it easier for you to access them. Browse the directory and meet your next favorite author! These are the authors whose books received a score of 3* or more. Support the author by purchasing the book if it… Continue reading

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October 21, 2021

Yecheilyah’s Book Review Registry: Early Registration for 2022

My review registry is closed for 2021. I am only reviewing books left in the queue. However, please do consider registering early for 2022 as spots fill up fast, and there’s only one me. What is a Book Review? A book review is a form of literary criticism in which a book is analyzed based… Continue reading

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January 25, 2019

New Adventure: WeBuyBlack.com

I’ve been supporting the Webuyblack movement for a while now. I’ve purchased products from the many black-owned businesses on the site, attended the inaugural convention last year and met some talented all-black business owners. I bought toothbrushes, coffee, hair care products and even potato chips all from black-owned businesses. Recently, I watched the first episode… Continue reading

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December 2, 2018

Your Books in Independent Bookstores

When 2018 started, I told myself that I would step outside of my comfort zone by trying to get my books accepted into bookstores, a challenge for an Indie Author with no large following and no large publisher backing her. But I did it and now I am making it a goal to get my… Continue reading

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October 13, 2018

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – Even Salt Looks Like Sugar by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

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July 26, 2018

IMPORTANT: Possible Changes Coming to Createspace

CreateSpace DVD / CD production is shutting down and it is possible that Createspace is being faded out, moving from CreateSpace to Amazon Media on Demand. “Bit by bit, Amazon has been shutting down different parts of Createspace. First they launch KDP Print, a competing/replacement POD service, then they shut down Createspace’s publishing services unit,… Continue reading

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June 25, 2018

Introduce Yourself – Introducing Guest Author Lynda McKinney Lambert

Today, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Lynda McKinney Lambert. Welcome to the PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? I am an Indie Author and visual artist, Lynda McKinney Lambert. I live and work in The Village of Wurtemburg, located in western Pennsylvania.… 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.