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October 11, 2016

Self-Publishing – Laying Bricks Ep 5: Decorating

I want to be clear that this series does not intend to explain how to become a best seller, how to market and promote like a pro and all of that. I named this series Laying Bricks to demonstrate the importance of laying a proper foundation for producing a book. However, we are officially passed… Continue reading

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September 27, 2016

Self-Publishing – Laying Bricks Ep 4: The Pathway

People lay bricks for many different reasons. Whether you are building for a brick home, a drive through, or storefront, the process is the same. Like mathematics, as long as you have the basic formula for masonry you can succeed in brick laying. As long as you remember to add, subtract, multiply, and divide you… Continue reading

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September 23, 2016

Meet a Book Reviewer

I’m writing this quick post to introduce you all to Yecheilyah Ysrayl, a book review blogger, author, and all-round nice gal here on WordPress. It’s not just because she reviewed my novelette, All Good Stories, and gave it 5 stars, I’m writing about her because she gives great (and helpful) reviews. In a market so… Continue reading

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September 23, 2016

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – All Good Stories by Linda G. Hill

Title: All Good Stories Author: Linda G. Hill Print Length: 62 pages Publication Date: August 10, 2016 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English ASIN: B01JQWMQAE Familiar with Linda through her blog, Life in Progress, I expected humor. What I didn’t expect was to finish the book in two hours. Everyone knows I love a… Continue reading

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September 15, 2016

The Ultimate Guide – Chapter 14

Excellent advice from Don on why you should get started on writing your next book! Post Quote: “There are a lot of consumers of books out there. The more offerings you have, the more exposure you will get with those readers if they like your work.” Don Massenzio Your Best Marketing Tool – Write Your… Continue reading

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September 9, 2016

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Repent at Leisure by Stevie Turner

Title: Repent at Leisure Author: Stevie Turner Print Length: 238 Publication Date: March 31, 2016 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Paperback) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1530802838 *I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review* When Paul McAdam awakens to find an unknown woman in his bed, he regrets his previous… Continue reading

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September 4, 2016

No, the Internet Has Not Killed the Printed Book

“Even with Facebook, Netflix and other digital distractions increasingly vying for time, Americans’ appetite for reading books — the ones you actually hold in your hands — has not slowed in recent years, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. Sixty-five percent of adults in the United States said they had read a… 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.