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September 7, 2022

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Monique Johnson

Please help me extend a warm welcome to Monique Johnson. Welcome to the PBS Blog! What is your name and where are you from? I am Monique R Johnson, Los Angeles, CA born and raised, but moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 2019. Nice. Cali to Texas is a big transition. What inspired the move?… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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August 24, 2022

5 Things I Do to Stay Productive

Many people ask me how I manage doing so many things. First, you should know I don’t have a 9-5 and no small children to look out for, so this gives me more flexibility with my day. Here are some things I do daily to increase productivity. I Walk Daily One of the first things… Continue reading

General Topics

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August 17, 2022

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews: Starving the Wolf: The Journey of Freeing a King by Dr. Oliver T. Reid

Title: Starving the Wolf: The Journey of Freeing a King Author: Dr. Oliver T. Reid Publisher: Publishing Advantage Group Published: Officially Releasing August 27, 2022 (Available for Preorder) ASIN: B0B933ZZJQ Pages: 80 Prince Amir was born into royalty, but his parents verbally abused him, and his father, Naz, took credit for his work. This haunted… Continue reading

book reviews

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June 29, 2022

No Whining Wednesday: The Lioness Does Not Need to Roar

Welcome back to another episode of No Whining Wednesday! Today, you cannot whine, criticize, or complain. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment please visit the NWW page here for past episodes. People often comment that I am a calm person. First, I am not always serene. I can turn… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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June 8, 2022

Shout Out Atlanta

I realize I’ve been a bit MIA lately. Not just on this blog but on social media in general. I have a lot that requires my full attention, which is professional work and personal work. I am in that transition place where I am learning to be patient with understanding what’s next for me, between… Continue reading

Articles

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May 25, 2022

4 Ways Indie Authors Leave Money on the Table

1. No digital version of your book. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, ebook subscriptions rose, with ebook usage up 26% in 2021. If you don’t have a digital version of your book available in this digital world, you are leaving money on the table. If you publish through a small press or an Indie or… Continue reading

self-publishing

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February 2, 2022

Do You Know Your Somebodiness?

Crazy to think that in just a few short hours, this day will be part of history. As I write this, I think about how easily today becomes a memory. The question is, will it be a day worth remembering? Will I remember a cold day with clear skies and the birds building their nests… Continue reading

creative writing, General Topics

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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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.