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October 27, 2015

Are You Just Seeing Your Writing on The Side?

“Is your writing going to be a lover in the center of your life? The thing you pulse toward, the fever in your soul? Or is your writing life more of a casual crush, something you think about, but don’t do much about? You know how when you are in love, lying with your lover,… Continue reading

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October 26, 2015

What Can A Review Do For You?

Excellent advice on the benefits of book reviews, both positive AND negative! Continue reading

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October 19, 2015

#Book #Review for Stella Books #1 and #2 by Constance Humphrey

Title: Stella Book #1: Between Slavery and Freedom Author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl Print Length: 58 pages Publication Date: January 20, 2015 ASIN: B00T3G2KLE Rating: 5/5 Title: Stella Book #2: Beyond The Colored Line Author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl Print Length: 64 pages Publication Date: July 27, 2015 Release Date: August 24, 2015 ASIN: B013PQCKK8 Rating: 5/5 Page Turner!… Continue reading

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October 15, 2015

Why Not Write a Series?

Originally posted on Lit World Interviews: Series is the new black. It seems like everyone is writing them these days. Having a published series of books is a great way to keep readers interest for long enough to have them remember your name, actively seek you out, sign up for your newsletter, or ask to… Continue reading

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October 13, 2015

Inside Historical Fiction with Anna Belfrage

Anna Belfrage provides insightful advice for Historical Fiction writers. I also find this information relevant for all authors in general. Continue reading

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October 7, 2015

Special Writer’s Quote Wednesday + #BeWoW Edition Part 2 – Finishing

I have a treat for you! It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in #BeWoW and I am elated to discover that Ron has deemed BeWoW to be an acronym, not just for Be Wonderful on Wednesday, but also Be Writing on Wednesday! Whoop. He has also teamed up with my girl Colleen’s Writer’s Quote Wednesday.… Continue reading

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October 7, 2015

Special #Writer’s Quote Wednesday + #BeWoW Edition Part 1 – Finishing

Welcome back to another edition of Writer’s Quote Wednesday as hosted by Colleen of Silver Threading. Today’s Writer’s Quote is part of a Special Edition where I will be combining my Writer’s Quote Wednesday Post with my #BeWoW Post (Be Writing on Wednesday / Be Wonderful on Wednesday) BUT they are coming in two separate… 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.