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February 20, 2016

Thunderclap: Day One Results

Yesterday was the launch of my Thunderclap Campaign as we count down the days until Launch Day. One of the reasons I scheduled it so close to Launch day is because it helps keep the book fresh in everyone’s minds. I also will not have so much online time on the day of release. This… Continue reading

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author support, blog, book launch, books, Campaign, facebook, promotion, reading, social media, social reach, support, Thunderclap, twitter, wordpress
February 17, 2016

Book Promotions @ HarsH ReaLiTy…

Calling All Authors and Aspiring Writers! Promotional Opportunities Available on Harsh Reality. Jason’s offers are very reasonable for anyone seeking to increase visibility of their work. Continue reading

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Ad Space, blog, bloggers, books, ebooks, google, Harsh Reality, indie authors, kindle, Opinionated Man, promotion, self-publishing, wordpress, writers
February 15, 2016

Williams Wells Brown – Novelist

We have talked about some of the first black poets. Now, Williams Wells Brown is considered the first African American to publish a novel (recorded). Brown was born into slavery to a black mother and a white slave owner. Wells served various masters before escaping slavery in 1834. He then took on the name of… Continue reading

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#MondayBlogs, african american, black history, books, historical, history, memoir, Narratives, novelist, novels, reading, Slave Narratives, Williams Wells Brown, writing
February 12, 2016

99 Cents to Help Me Launch!

Help Me Launch for just 99 cents! Pre-Order Stella Book #3 on Kindle before the price goes up! You have until Wednesday, February 24th. Your downloads will help me to move up in rank. I’m trying to make the top 100 before Launch Day! (Don’t look at me like that, yes I said Top 100.… Continue reading

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#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, amazon, Amazon Kindle, blog, book launch, book release, books, google, kindle, preorders, promotion, release, wordpress, writing
February 9, 2016

Two Weeks Before Book Launch

I can’t believe its two weeks before launch day! Where did the time go? In just a short while, I’ll be wrapping up The Stella Trilogy with the release of the 3rd installment. I’m excited but I’ve been keeping things pretty chill. So here’s what’s going on. Editing I was excited to see that my… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, Atlanta, blog, book launch, book signing, books, events, google, library, play, reading, updates, wordpress, writing
February 3, 2016

Ann Lane Petry

I’ve actually ordered her book, which should be here pretty soon. African American writer Ann Lane Petry is said to showcase the range of the black and white experience in her novels, short stories, and other works. The Street, her most famous novel (the one I’m anticipating to show up with the mail man on… Continue reading

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#WWWblogs, amazon, Anne Petry, authors, black history, books, first, google, history, life, published, The Street, wordpress, writers
February 1, 2016

Book Reviews: The Value

Book reviews are, in my opinion, a double edged sword. It does not guarantee that people will buy your books but what it does is add value. When I go to purchase a book, if I had a desire to buy the book I’m going to purchase it anyway. I may scan the reviews yes,… Continue reading

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#MondayBlogs, authenticity, authors, book reviews, books, publishing, reviews, self-publishing, traditional publishing, value, words, worth, 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.