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April 26, 2016

Giveaways: The Experience

With so many giveaways happening in the Self-Publishing community, I would like to share with you my experience with Giveaways. Why I Invested in a Giveaway I believe it is important for any artist to give back in some way. So the motivation behind this contest was just that. I love being able to share a part of myself with others. When I do good for others there is a feeling of excitement that no monetary value can match. I love helping people, teaching people, and learning from people. I started this contest because I believe it is important not just… Continue reading

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March 5, 2016

Book Reviews: The Road to Freedom

The Road to Promotional Freedom is paved in Book Reviews. Continue reading

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February 26, 2016

In Paperback and Amazon Kindle

Good morning Lovelies, The Road to Freedom – Joseph’s Story is now available in Paperback and eBook on Amazon Kindle. This also means that the Stella Trilogy is complete and all three books are now available on the site, both individually as well as a bundle pack. In the meantime, don’t forget…. I’m in Atlanta… Continue reading

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February 18, 2016

Book Trailer: The Stella Trilogy

The Stella Trilogy is a 3 – Part (Short Story) Series about one family and their struggle for freedom against the backdrop of the African American fight for racial justice and equality. In Book One, Stella Mae endures the rigors of slavery. Sidney McNair passes for white in Book Two, and in Book Three Joseph… Continue reading

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February 1, 2016

PBS Customer Review Surprise

In 2014, I tried my hand at writing a screenplay that reads like a movie script. I figured, OK well, since the writing moves like a movie in my head, why not? Of course, I would like to try my hand at all genres eventually. Anywho, July of this year will mark the 2 year… Continue reading

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November 19, 2015

Every Author Needs an Author Media Kit

Dear Indie Authors, do you have an Author Media Kit? Colleen has great advice for why you should get one. Yes, like, today. 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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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 my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.