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December 15, 2015

Book Trailer – Stella Book #3: The Road to Freedom: Joseph’s Story

Coming to Print, Amazon Kindle, B&N NOOK, iBooks, Google Play, Goodreads, and Kobo Friday, February 26, 2016. Wealthy and clueless are just some of the words Joseph uses to describe his family. Deeply concerned about the state of Black America, a fight with his brother compels a young Joseph to leave his mother’s house and… Continue reading

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December 12, 2015

Must Reads: Negro Slave Songs in The U.S.

This is a highly recommended book for African Americans who want to study history. “Negro Spiritual Songs” were not made up babble at random but they were songs that talked about the history of the African American in America. Massa was not just a broken dialect of the word “Master” but it is actually a… Continue reading

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December 5, 2015

Silver’s Book Reviews – “Beyond the Colored Line – Stella, Book 2,” by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Another Review is in! Check it out. Continue reading

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December 1, 2015

Free Editable Author Media Kit!

You may remember the article I re-blogged from fellow blogger Colleen of Silver Threading when she spoke about the importance of an Author Media Kit. And so yall know I’m always looking for free resources right? I was looking for something completely off this subject and discovered this website filled with tons of information for… Continue reading

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November 23, 2015

Stella Book #3: The Road to Freedom ARC!

As this year prepares to come to an end, so does the Stella Trilogy. The first major update is that I am now accepting readers for an ARC, Advanced Review Copy, of Stella Book #3 as of next month. If you are interested in receiving a free electronic (unedited) version of this book in exchange… Continue reading

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November 11, 2015

Writing 101 – Assignment #8: Write a Letter – Dear Indie Authors

Yecheilyah Ysrayl The PBS Blog Shreveport, LA 71104 Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Indie Author Name Future Best Selling Author My Pen Name LLC Word press Blog My City, IL 60639 Dear Indie Author Name, It is a pleasure to see you stepping into this exciting field. It has been far too long since we’ve… Continue reading

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November 9, 2015

Confessions of an Old School Reader

I try, really I do, but I can’t seem to get into a good novel by staring at a computer screen. I’ve done it, but it just doesn’t compare to the real thing. There is something much more intimate and provoking about holding a book in my hands; feeling its cover, running my fingers across… 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.