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June 13, 2018

Post Your Book Here!

AUTHORS: Promo Opportunity at Nesie’s Place. Continue reading

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June 11, 2018

KDP Print vs. CreateSpace (Comparing the Little Details)

Originally posted on chrismcmullen: ? KDP PRINT VS. CREATESPACE PAPERBACKS I have published dozens of paperbacks with CreateSpace over the years, and have recently published some books (under pen names) with KDP’s new print-on-demand option. While in many respects the two services are comparable (and both are Amazon companies), there are quite a few little… Continue reading

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June 8, 2018

You’re Invited

The inaugural Atlanta African American Book Festival is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC and will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Georgia State University. Over 70 authors will convene in Atlanta to present their work to the Atlanta community. Author categories include fiction, non-fiction, romance, YA fiction, middle-grade fiction, and children’s picture… Continue reading

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June 5, 2018

Book Marketing for Introverts with Shayla Raquel

I had the honor of writing a guest blog post alongside some amazing writers on the subject of marketing books as an introvert for Shayla Raquel’s most informative blog. Shy writer? Nervous? Don’t want to put yourself out there? Check us out for tips below! “How does an introverted author handle book marketing? Well, I… Continue reading

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May 16, 2018

GDPR And Authors: What You Need To Know

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: I’ve received quite a few inquiries regarding the new European Union privacy legislation known as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). GDPR comes into effect on May 25, 2018. This regulation initially impacts European Union member countries and aims to protect people from companies selling personal data. To do this, it regulates the use… Continue reading

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May 3, 2018

6 Self-Publishing Myths That Need to Die | Kristina Adams

I wasn’t gonna share this article (except to my Facebook and Twitter page), but I loved what Kristina was saying so much I just had to share it here as well. If you’re still trying to decide on Self-Publishing or not this article should clear some things up for you. I am always talking to… Continue reading

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May 2, 2018

Writer’s Wednesday – Writers, Poets, Leaders

It’s Writer’s Wednesday and I am promoting the amazing contributors to this year’s second annual poetry contest! These women are not just writers but they are leaders in their own right and a great inspiration to me personally. They each have their own flava and style that I love. They are funny, inspiring, and driven.… 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.