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August 22, 2018

Winners and Runner-ups! | Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest 2018

First, congratulations to ALL of the poets who entered this year’s contest and to those who sent us the required information in case of a win! You certainly did not come to play! My judges and I have read and reread and read again! Some of your poems had us reading out loud and… Continue reading

Poetry

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August 20, 2018

On Soft Hearts

Do not ask me not to care. I will care anyway. I will wonder why the flower doesn’t bloom. Why its petals are dry. Why is there a flower falling to pieces for lack of moisture? I will wonder about the soil and the colors in the sky. I will mourn with those who are… Continue reading

creative writing, General Topics

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August 14, 2018

Blog Tour by Yecheilyah Ysrayl, a poet.

Originally posted on Dragons Rule OK. V.M.Sang (author): I am Soul Virtual Blog Tour – Day Two I would like to welcome Yecheilyah to my blog today. She is a poet, and is doing a virtual blog tour. Today is the second day of the tour. You can find out more about her by visiting… Continue reading

General Topics, Poetry

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August 14, 2018

Jane Friedman Interview: The #Business of Being a #Writer

Excellent advice on publishing from publishing powerhouse Jane Friedman. She talks about Traditional as well as Independent and Hybrid publishing. I especially enjoyed her advice on memoirs and audiobooks as well as her thoughts on paying for reviews. Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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August 12, 2018

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Urvashi Trikha

Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Urvashi Trikha. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Urvashi Kumar Trikha. I was born and brought up in New Delhi, India and moved to Dubai, UAE in my late twenties. I… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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August 12, 2018

What is the Difference Between a Blog and Author Website, and Do I Need Both?

Whenever I am out and about the first question people ask: “Do you have a website?” So I thought I’d talk briefly about the difference between a blog and an author website and if you need both. First, no. You don’t necessarily need both, though I do recommend it for authors with several published books.… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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August 8, 2018

I am Soul Virtual Blog Tour Day 1

Originally posted on VEARNA'S WRITE: Bio Yecheilyah (e-See-li-yah, affectionately called EC) is an Author, Blogger, and Poet and lives in Marietta, GA with her wonderful husband. She has been writing poetry since she was twelve (12) years old and joined the UMOJA 23 years old Yecheilyah published her first collection of poetry and in 2014… Continue reading

Guest Poetry, Poetry

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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.