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June 15, 2017

Book Review – Renaissance: The Nora White Story by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Lisa W. Tetting: It has been a year of Sundays since I did a book review on this blog, but when this book came along, I couldn’t help myself. It gave me so many feels I couldn’t help myself! Here are my thoughts: Nora White is a farm girl from Mississippi who… Continue reading

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June 13, 2017

And Now for Some BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion

Originally posted on Reade and Write: My latest release, The House on Candlewick Lane, is on sale for 99¢ and I’m trying to spread the word far and wide. If you’ve read the book, thank you very much. If you’ve read the book and left a review, you are awesome. And if you haven’t read the… Continue reading

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June 5, 2017

Enter to Win a $10 Amazon Giftcard + Signed Paperback (2 winners)

The countdown to the release of Renaissance, book one in The Nora White Story continues. ENTER HERE for a chance to win a free paperback copy of Renaissance, signed with matching bookmark and author seal when it releases. Also on the line is a $10 Amazon Gift-card! First and second place winners chosen. Contest runs… Continue reading

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June 5, 2017

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Meredith Gibrahar

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 Meredith Gibrahar. She’s our first Aspiring Author! Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What would your favorite writing… Continue reading

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May 31, 2017

Who’s Your Favourite Black Author

Originally posted on jhohadli: The African American Literature Book Club, which has featured me and my books in the past (thanks to them for that), has asked me to remind readers and fans in my network about the open poll (yes, remind, because I’ve plugged it before so I hope you’ve already voted. I have!).… Continue reading

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May 29, 2017

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Dan Alatorre

Welcome to Introduce Yourself, a new and exciting blog segment of The PBS Blog dedicated to introducing to you new and established (not so new) authors and their books. Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Dan Alatorre. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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May 28, 2017

Book Review Registry – OPEN

Guess what?? a. Had a birthday a few days ago. Totally in the 30s club now. b. Totally is my new favorite word. c. I got my PC back. d. OK OK. I’ll get to it…. ….The book review registry is open! I just have one more book that I am finishing and one more… 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.