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August 7, 2016

My Trending Stories

SCAM ALERT!!! Many of you who are familiar with my blog know that I have tried writing for My Trending Stories, Yes, I went for it. I was very suspicious of them but wanted to see for myself. I was foolish but not that foolish! I only uploaded articles that you can already find on… Continue reading

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August 5, 2016

Free Book Reviews – New Policy Withdrawn

Quick update on my recent Book Review Policy: Due to further thought, study, and research, I am withdrawing my readers fee from my reviews at this time. Though my reviews have ALWAYS been free, I recently implemented a readers fee to help dedicate time to the flow. However: Due to Amazon’s strict policies, paid reviews… Continue reading

Audience Participation, General Topics

#amreading, #amwriting, amazon, author blogs, blog, blogging, changes, google, paid reviews, pbs, policy, reading, reviews, writing
August 5, 2016

Why Authors Need To Know About Book Sales Cycles

Very insightful article. I’ll also add: Release your books strategically. Launch those books during high reading cycles (Around Holidays, Black History Month if you’re a Black Lit / Historical Author, Weekends, and Summer). Real Life Example: I released The Road to Freedom in February for two reasons: Black History Month – My book is a… Continue reading

Articles

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August 4, 2016

Meet Guest Author Yecheilyah Ysrayl – Author, Poet, Blogger…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: Primarily, I’d like to thank The Story Reading Ape for this opportunity. I’ve never known an Ape who could read before so this is exciting. My name is Yecheilyah, pronounced e-see-lee-yah but everyone calls me EC for short. I grew up on Chicago’s south side in… Continue reading

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August 4, 2016

If Your Blog Was a Resume

I am re-posting this article from some time ago. Quick reason why: So I went to this fabulous blog party yesterday right, and there was one common thread: We couldn’t follow each other! On more than one occasion there was an issue with someone’s follow button (including mine!) and other critical buttons in its relation… Continue reading

General Topics

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August 4, 2016

Site Updates

Quick note: So you all know that I always want to inform you of any changes taking place on the blog or when I’ve added something. So, just want to let you all know that I have added two new pages and a widget on the sidebar. Author Interviews / Blog Features This page will… Continue reading

General Topics

#amreading, #amwriting, additions, blog, blogger, blogging, chapters, freebies, general, google, Newsletter, pbs, reading, sign-up, updates
August 4, 2016

90s Throwback Thursday Jam – Doo-wop (That Thing), Lauryn Hill

OK, funny story. I was sitting around thinking about what Throwback I was gonna play today right? So my husband says: Hubby: “How far back are you going?” Me: (Laughter) “Umm..” Hubby: “Cause 90s is not throwback.” Me: More laughter….dying on the floor Listen people, as I told him I looovvveee 90s throwbacks! There’s something… Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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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.