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February 4, 2018

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Dr. K.E. Garland

Been a minute since our last Introduction! Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to K.E. Garland. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Katherin Elizabeth Garland and I was born and raised on the west side of Chicago. I currently… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

#MondayBlogs, amazon, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, indie authors, kindle, life, love, marriage, relationships, wordpress, writers, writing
January 31, 2018

Good Writing Advice Acknowledges That Everyone Is Different

Originally posted on Meg Dowell Writes: I’m tired of reading bad writing advice. I’ve always hated it. It’s one of the reasons I started Novelty Revisions. Even though I wouldn’t have called myself anything close to an expert at that point, I wanted to fill as much of the web with good advice as I… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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January 21, 2018

My Independent Bookstore Journey – The Purpose Beneath the Surface

As you all know, I have been spending less time on social media and more time getting out into the community and networking with local Independent bookstores. I am doing this as part of my goal to try things out for myself and to be a witness to the experience so I know what works… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, #WritersLife, belief, blog, blogger, blogging, books, Bookstore, experience, faith, journey, wordpress, writers, writing
January 17, 2018

Guilty

I vomit kindness from my gut And I am overflowing (drowning) in compassion for people who have none for me. Guilty I let them swim here for free. Continue reading

Poetry

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December 31, 2017

So This Happened

Those of you already following me on social media are already aware of this….but… I hate to be so dramatic but I have news… Yesterday it became official. I’ve been doing some underground work and…. …on Saturday, December 30, 2017, one of my books made it to the shelves of a brick and mortar bookstore… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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December 29, 2017

An Alternative to ACX for Audiobook Production and Distribution – Jane Friedman

Has anyone tried ListenUp for audiobook production? It sounds interesting, though the upfront cost is pretty STEEP. lol. Aside from the service itself, I like what they said about Audiobook sales being dependent on the success of the book in print and digital format. Gave me a new perspective on how to approach audiobooks. My… Continue reading

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December 29, 2017

Indie Authors and Controversial Posts – Should You? Should You Not?

DISCLAIMER: This is simply my own opinion. I also stress throughout the post that no one has the right to be disrespectful. Writing is a business and publishing books is a career move. I always encourage you to use wisdom in all that you do. Even if you are speaking truth, don’t put people down.… 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.