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June 11, 2017

Why Support my Thunderclap?

Thunderclap is a pretty new platform, launching April 28, 2009. The platform is just starting to gain momentum and is still a challenge to work with for many. For that, I thought I’d talk a little bit about what it is, how it works and why I use it. Thunderclap is easy to set up… Continue reading

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June 9, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – The Love Labyrinth by Pamela D. Beverly

Title: The Love Labyrinth Author: Pamela D. Beverly Print Length: 201 pages Publisher: Pamela D. Beverly (March 12, 2017) Publication Date: March 12, 2017 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English ASIN: B06XKGFQ5R When Noelle Harrison meets Clark Johnson on her way out the church doors, she immediately discerns his kindness is inappropriate for… Continue reading

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June 7, 2017

More Indie Publishing Tips

Some great tips from Don! Don Massenzio For me, indie publishing has consisted of a lot of trial-and-error to determine what things work and what things do not. Unlike other types of sales and marketing, as an author it is not only about selling books, but, to some degree, you are selling yourself. This is… Continue reading

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June 6, 2017

New Release – Who’s That in the Cat Pajamas (Book One) by Sojourner McConnell

I am honored to have the opportunity to introduce you to a new author. She asked me if I could help her to promote her new release and of course, I am always willing to help. That said, you don’t know Sojourner yet but you will! She will be interviewed on this blog next month.… Continue reading

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June 5, 2017

Indie Shine – Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Lisa W. Tetting: In this edition of Indie Shine, a place for rebirthoflisa to “Shine” the spotlight on indie artists, we welcome author Yecheilyah Ysrayl. ©Yecheilyah Ysrayl used with permission Bio: Yecheilyah Ysrayl is the author of Young Adult, Black American Literature, and Poetry. The author of eight books (most notably, The… Continue reading

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June 1, 2017

I Need Your Social Media Support

June is here! That means we are ONE month away from the release of Renaissance: The Nora White Story Book One and I need your social media support. My Thunderclap Campaign is LIVE now! Thunderclap is like crowdfunding for social media. Instead of raising funds you are raising support. Neat huh? Here’s how it works:… Continue reading

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May 29, 2017

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Dan Alatorre

Welcome to Introduce Yourself, a new and exciting blog segment of The PBS Blog dedicated to introducing to you new and established (not so new) authors and their books. Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Dan Alatorre. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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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.