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September 29, 2026

The Real Purpose of a Book Review

With the popularity of Print-on-Demand Publishing and scammers hacking the Amazon algorithm, I believe we have lost the plot of the book review. It is not just an accumulation of numbers and rankings. If used strategically, book reviews still hold significant marketing power. There is also more than one kind of review. Independent Reviews Unbiased… Continue reading

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September 6, 2026

Gratitude and Black Reading Month

I’m a simple woman, and by simple, I mean it doesn’t take much to make me happy. As the scripture says, “I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.” (Phil 4:11). This does not mean that people should do the bare minimum when it comes to me. It just means that I… Continue reading

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June 24, 2026

Are People Still Surprised that Self-Published Books Have Value?

*This post has spoilers.* The Polygamist, Netflix’s new series about a South African man with three wives and a side chick, is snatching everybody’s edges. Social media can’t stop talking about the drama. The story follows wealthy businessman Jonasi Gomora and the drama between his wives and his mistress. Jonasi is a hot mess. As… Continue reading

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June 14, 2026

1 Million Black Readers

I’ve always loved to read, and it was magnified in High School, when my auntie would make us check out no less than two books from the local library every two weeks, or however long we had before we had to return them. And she wasn’t done there. She also brought ALDI bags to fill… Continue reading

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May 15, 2026

AI is Watering Down Your Voice

It’s been a minute since I’ve talked about publishing on this blog. Mostly, I was just tired of giving advice. Still am. Most of the work is doing the thing. Failing at it. Succeeding at it, and failing again until you find your groove. Buttttt… our latest viral sensations have brought me out of hiding.… Continue reading

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November 15, 2025

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Sick by Christa Wojciechowski

Title: Sick Author: Christa Wojciechowski Publisher: Blood Bound Books Genre: Medical Thriller, Psychological Fiction Published: October 14, 2025 Pages: 282 pages Susan Branch is in a different kind of prison. She is a prisoner of her husband’s illnesses. From broken bones, surgeries, rashes, and medications she sometimes steals from her job as a medical clerk of… Continue reading

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April 25, 2023

New: Book Review Directory

I have created a page on the blog listing all the books reviewed so far to make it easier for you to access them. Browse the directory and meet your next favorite author! These are the authors whose books received a score of 3* or more. Support the author by purchasing the book if it… 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.