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August 22, 2022

Dear Self-Published Author, Don’t Overpay to Play

“Don’t Overpay to Play” – Vivica A. Fox I met Vivica in 2018 when she released her book Everyday I’m Hustling, which I read and reviewed. In it, she talks about not overpaying to play. When applied to Self-Publishing, this kind of advice can save us tons of money and wasted time. The scammers are… Continue reading

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May 16, 2022

Ransom Note For my Fallopian Tube Back

leavea fresh caesar salada bear huga tall glass of Merlotthe trutha 90s R&B CDfour normal periodsprayersand a handwritten poemby my bedsideby the nextnew moon. PS: Breaking the Silence part two is up tomorrow. Be sure you have read part one for the backstory. PPS. I am back on YouTube. Subscribe here. Also, be sure to… Continue reading

Poetry, YouTube

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January 24, 2022

Signs You Are Not Ready to Self-Publish Part 4: You Are Afraid Someone Will Steal Your Idea

One of the first signs that someone is new to publishing is their obsession with copyright. Everyone at some point thinks about ways to protect what they have built, but obsessing over the possibility of someone stealing your work is one sure way of waving your hands in a crowded room and shouting, “Hey, everyone!… Continue reading

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October 4, 2021

What Indie Authors Could Learn from the Instagram + Facebook Outage

Today, October 4, 2021 Facebook and Instagram went down in the US. This is nothing new. Facebook and Instagram have had outages before. I have no doubt everyone will be back online soon. That linked article said this happened this morning, but I was on Instagram and Facebook, and it was working fine, so the… Continue reading

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September 27, 2021

It’s Okay to Talk About Something Other Than Your Books

At its core, businesses are built on the foundation of relationships. This is especially true in the Self-Publishing world, where authors do not always have access to the exposure traditionally published authors receive. When it comes to social media, it’s about being social and making connections with others, so it’s okay to talk about things… Continue reading

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September 6, 2021

Introducing The Grand Prize Winner of Yecheilyah’s 4th Annual Poetry Contest 2021

Introducing the Grand Prize Winner of Yecheilyah’s 4th Annual Poetry Contest 2021 As soon as I read the first few lines of Love Is by Tiffany, I whispered, “Yes.” Determined not to play favoritism, I sat it aside, but every time I came back to it, I would whisper, “Yes.” I knew from the start… Continue reading

Poetry

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August 2, 2021

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Hugh C.N. Miller

Please help me extend a warm welcome to Hugh C.N. Miller. Welcome to the PBS Blog! What is your name and where are you from? My name is Hugh C.N. Miller and I am from Johannesburg, South Africa Okay. South Africa in the house. My Uncle’s name was Hugh! What kind of music do you… 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.