The PBS Blog

When the Truth is Stranger than Fiction

books

April 9, 2018

A New Generation of African-American-Owned Bookstores

After a steep decline, the number of black-owned independent bookstores is growing. When Troy Johnson began tracking the number of black-owned bookstores in the U.S. in 1999, there were more than 325. By 2014, that number had dwindled to 54, a decline of 83%. “They were closing left and right, and the major ones were… Continue reading

self-publishing

#MondayBlogs, african american, authors, black, black bookstores, black businesses, black-owned, books, bookstores, Independent Bookstores, publishing, reblog, self-publishing, writers
April 8, 2018

Author Spotlight: Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest Sponsor: Dr. K.E. Garland

Today we are introducing and spotlighting Dr. K.E. Garland, poetry contest sponsor! You may remember Kathy from her excellent Introduction Interview on this blog HERE. Well, she’s back and has a lot of exciting things going on! Join me as we catch up. Dr. K.E. Garland Katherin Garland was born and raised on Chicago’s west… Continue reading

Articles

#MondayBlogs, amazon, anthology, author spotlight, authors, blogger, books, daughters, fathers, marriage, Non-Fiction, quotes, relationships, support, writers, writing
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

self-publishing

#amreading, #amwriting, amazon reviews, blog, blogger, blogging, book reviews, books, indie, indie authors, publishing, reviews, self-publishing, writers
January 30, 2018

Special Announcement

Good day loves, I’d just like a few minutes of your time. I am hosting two live events for those of you in or around GA: I am hosting a Double Book Signing and Community Meet and Greet Event on Friday, March 30, 2018 and I would love your support, those of you who can… Continue reading

Audience Participation, General Topics

amazon, blog, blogger, blogging, book signing, books, event, I am Soul, Independent Authors, renaissance, self-publishing, signing, Stella Trilogy, wordpress
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

book reviews

#MondayBlogs, abuse, authority, blog, blogger, blogging, book reviews, books, couples, love, marriage, relationships, spouse, submission, wordpress
January 21, 2018

My Independent Bookstore Journey – The Purpose Beneath the Surface

As you all know, I have been spending less time on social media and more time getting out into the community and networking with local Independent bookstores. I am doing this as part of my goal to try things out for myself and to be a witness to the experience so I know what works… Continue reading

General Topics

#SundayBlogShare, #WritersLife, belief, blog, blogger, blogging, books, Bookstore, experience, faith, journey, wordpress, writers, writing
December 8, 2017

New Author Tip

Blogging has greatly impacted my writing life. The knowledge and wisdom from my fellow bloggers is amazing. I love that we build each other up and alert one another to things that may seem fishy in the publishing industry. I love that we promote each other and help advance the other’s writing life. That said,… Continue reading

self-publishing

#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, blog, blogger, blogging, books, general, indie authors, inspiration, platform, target audience, writer, writers, writing

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.