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January 25, 2017

It’s a jungle out there – watch out for the vanity presses #wwwblogs #amwriting #selfpublishing

Nice reminder. Dear Writers, do your research. It’s free and easy to upload a file to Amazon. If you must pay, read the contract carefully and know what you’re getting. Continue reading

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January 25, 2017

To Support an Author

Updated: This post has been revised and updated on 8/12/18 Purchasing the book is just one way that we can support an author’s work. There are many more. Can’t afford the book? Know your options. Buy the Book Obviously, the best way to support an author is to purchase their books. This helps us financially… Continue reading

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January 16, 2017

Prepare for your Success Part 2: The 80/20 Rule – Blogging for Writers

What is the difference between writing and blogging? Do you really know? Before going on, please read part one HERE. I was listening to Lynn Serafinn during the Publishing Success Summit and she spoke about social media layers and how this influences a writer who strives to build an author platform through the blog. I… Continue reading

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January 12, 2017

Write Like You Mean It

Like a fist full of light and the sun is going down Write Like your life is on the line And you got something to die for. Continue reading

General Topics, Poetry

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January 3, 2017

Updates: If We Were Having Coffee Right Now

Hey guys! Miss me? You know you do! Lol. Here’s what I’d tell you if we were having coffee right now. If we were having coffee right now, I’d tell you that the domain name for this blog has changed and is now www.thepbsblog.com. It feels great! Though everything is the same aesthetically (I have… Continue reading

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January 3, 2017

The Heart Stone Chronicles: The Swamp Fairy Has Been BORN!

Congratulations Colleen! I’m so excited for the new books coming out this year! Continue reading

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January 3, 2017

Who Are You?

I’ve been gone for a minute and I loved every second of it! Silence is my place of rejuvenation and reflection in a world that never stops talking. If I could, I would never say a word and in that muteness, soak up all the wisdom I could emanating from others. Watching in solitude at… 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.