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February 12, 2019

Warrior

You were a warrior from the womb and your entrance was a victory. Since the moment you opened your mouth, they knew you were a prophet/prophetess. In your lungs was a war-cry, your fingers fit to hold swords and angels sang. When your footsteps kissed the ground, you were savior and fallen angels bowed when… Continue reading

creative writing, General Topics

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February 11, 2019

Editors and Beta Readers – Vital for Independent Authors

Excellent post. Indie Authors, take heed. Don Massenzio This post focuses on the importance of using an editor and enlisting beta readers if you are an independent author. Let’s start by comparing/contrasting independent and traditional publishing. In traditional publishing, an author receives an advance (if he or she is lucky). This advance is usually a… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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February 7, 2019

90s Throwback Thursday Jams – TLC- Waterfalls

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Throwback Thursday Jams

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February 3, 2019

Atlanta African American Book Festival 2019

Just a quick note to invite you to join me at Georgia State University for the second Atlanta African American Book Festival this summer. Last year was amazing and I connected with a lot of new authors. I’ve come to truly enjoy live events. It gives me a chance to discuss this blog with authors… Continue reading

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January 31, 2019

Throwback Thursday Jams – Talib Kweli – Beautiful Struggle

“Lookin’ for the remedy but you can’t see what’s hurtin’ you The revolution’s here, the revolution is personal” What ya’ll know about that Kewli😎😏 #ListentotheWords Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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January 30, 2019

Aborted Purpose

I know too many women aborting their purpose Manipulating our daughters so that their dreams are tied to two horses And the black family unit is pulled apart in both directions And our sons are Willie Lynching their seed On Fallopian tubes And walking away They forgot what grew there They forgot there are… Continue reading

Poetry

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January 22, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Camille Frazer

Today, I’d like to welcome Camille Frazer. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Camille Frazer. I was born in Jamaica. Jamaica in the house. Are you employed outside of writing? Yes. I am a Child Advocate Attorney. I advocate for the… 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 my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.