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July 2, 2017

Poetry Contest Reminder: Closing July 19, 2017

As you all know, I am running my first ever poetry contest in honor of my upcoming release Renaissance: The Nora White Story (Book One) which features poetry and is available now for eBook preorders. Click Here to order at the low price of $1.99 before the price goes up on July 15th. This book… Continue reading

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July 1, 2017

Dan Alatorre’s WORD WEAVER Writing Contest for July 2017 – let the games begin!

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July 1, 2017

Nora PreOrders

Note: This post is pre-scheduled to go out. I am away from the computer at the moment so it may take me awhile to respond to comments. Renaissance: The Nora White Story (Book One) is now available for eBook preorders. Get it now. The price goes up July 15th! {The paperback will be available July… Continue reading

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June 30, 2017

Author Interview and Promo with Lynette Davis: Even Rain Is Just Water

I have known Lynette for about two years now. Though it’s hard to pinpoint exact moments in the blogosphere, I believe we met when she commented on my blog post, Why Memoirs are Special. From there, we have followed each other’s blogs, email lists, and social media. Today, I am honored to help to promote her memoir,… Continue reading

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June 26, 2017

Colleen’s Coming Attractions – “Renaissance – The Nora White Story,” by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Learn more about Renaissance in Colleen’s Feature of my soon to be release. As stated I am still away from the blog but I will be re-blogging any guest posts or interviews as they come in. Introduce Yourself will also continue to go out on Mondays so be sure to stay tuned for a chance… Continue reading

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June 26, 2017

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Frank Parker

Welcome to Introduce Yourself, a new and exciting blog segment of The PBS Blog dedicated to introducing to you new and established authors and their books. Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Frank Parker. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My… Continue reading

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June 23, 2017

Before the Week Ends: Important Reminders

Hey Guys! Before you tuck in for the week, I want to remind you of some important things that are going on. First, with the Renaissance release date coming up I will not be very present in the days to come. However, you will see me around so do keep your eyes open. I’ll still be… 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.