Title: The Stella Trilogy
Author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl
Author Website: www.yecheilyahysrayl.com
Twitter Handle: @yecheilyah
(1) Stella: Between Slavery and Freedom
Cynthia McNair and her boyfriend, Alex, express some racists’ feelings toward blacks in book one. They visit Cynthia’s Grandmother, Sidney McNair, who recounts the story of her ancestor, an enslaved woman named Stella. Cynthia has no idea of her African ancestry or how deep this rabbit hole goes.
(2) Stella: Beyond the Colored Line
In book two, we dig deeper into the McNair family’s legacy. Named after her great-grandmother, Stella has fair skin, which causes her classmates to tease her. Unable to find solace among her African American contemporaries, Stella finds it challenging to adjust to a world where she is too light to be “black.” After The Great Depression of the 1930s forces Stella’s family to move to Chicago, a conversation with Aunt Sara provokes Stella to do something that will dramatically affect not just her life but the life of her children and grandchildren.
(3) Stella: The Road to Freedom
Book three follows Stella’s son Joseph after a fight with his brother compels a young Joseph to leave his mother’s house and join his friends for a trip to Atlanta for the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee’s (SNCC) second conference. Excited to live life on their own, Jo and his friends have left school and the lives they were living for a chance to become part of the movement. With no money and essentially no plan, the seven friends, three black and four white, set out for the road when they are stopped by a racist cop who makes them exit the car. The teens are unaware that a mob of Klansmen awaits them at the New Orleans bus terminal. Find out in the third installment of the Stella Trilogy how Joseph and his friends discover the hard way that freedom has never been free.
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About The Stella Trilogy:
First published between 2015-2016, The Stella Trilogy is a work of Historical Fiction. It is distinctive in its focus on one woman’s road to self-discovery against the backdrop of the African American fight for justice, racial equality, and freedom. In this three-part saga, we discover how three individuals living in separate periods strive to overcome the same struggle, carefully knit together by one blood.
The Stella Trilogy is Back!
New covers, New Edits, and an Alternate Ending!
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Book 1
“Yecheilyah Ysrayl takes us on a colorful and thought provoking journey through the eyes of a mulatto slave woman Stella. Generations later, Stella’s descendant Cynthia Mcnair has no idea of Stella’s life as a slave, nor the true identity of their bloodline. Since Cynthia is a racist she is in for a rude awakening. Stella is reminiscent of a wonderfully written slave narrative, a story of history and pain, it is brilliant opener of the Stella series.“
-Kathryn Reed
Book 2
“Stella: Beyond the Colored Line is a fascinating walk through the ages–from slavery, to segregation, to the black power movement, to modern times. Through the eyes of one mixed race woman, the author touches on major events in African American history, allowing the reader to experience them in real time. The story deepens when Stella decides to live as a white woman and raise her children as whites. As her family grows and develops within a changing society, Stella and her children reveal complex perspectives and attitudes that make it clear that it doesn’t matter who your ancestors were. Nothing is just simply black or white.”
-Christa Wojo.
Book 3
“The third in a series, The Road to Freedom – Joseph’s Story is able to stand alone. However, in order to get the full experience of the story arc, it would be a good idea to start from the beginning. It was very well written. Historical without being boring. Accurate but not preachy. Brutal without over-dramatizing. It would be appropriate for teen and adult readers alike. In particular, I would recommend it for literature classes or history classes. It’s only 65 pages long and it provides ample discussion topics with authentic learning opportunities. Adults who want to read it for personal growth should absolutely do so. I finished this book days ago, and I’m still thinking about it.”
– Mama Pete
The Author
“Yecheilyah is a gifted poet and writer of which I have had the pleasure of getting to know the last couple of years. She writes evocative literature dedicated to the promotion of African American culture and American literature.”
– Colleen Chesebro
“I consider myself and anyone else aware of her to be pretty lucky already as this author has a pretty powerful perspective and is more than capable of articulating her experiences and thought processes as it relates to the cultural upbringing of the African American experience. Her name is Yecheilyah Ysrayl.”
– Dottie Daniels
So happy to find you. I had no idea you are from Shreveport. I live in Greenwood!
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Hi! Oh cool. I used to live in Keithville but we’re in Shreveport Barksdale near the air force base now.
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I’ve never read this. A new group of books to add to my “to read” list.
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Yesss. You must :). Check out the site when you get the chance.
http://literarykornerpublishing.net
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That blurb was just getting interesting! So you wrote these? I’ll bet they’re really good! Any chance for another blurb? LOL!
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Lol, yes I wrote these. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for following my blog and for your support. (The books are good too btw, if I must say so myself lol 😉 )
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Then I like you already :O)
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Yayy lol
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Yes, you are truly fortunate to know me! LMAO!!
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What’s up EC? I just wanted to let you know I nominated your blog for the Epically Awesome Award! Read more here https://rebirthoflisa.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/the-epically-awesome-award/. I hope you accept.
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Hey hun, I have been thinking about you! I think my foresight is kicking in *EC sees Lisa nominate her blog in the future* But no, how are things? Now you know I accept this award. I am totally epically awesome.OK let me stop playing lol 🙂
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Hey EC! I am happy you accepted the award and can’t wait to read about your awesomeness! Lol
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You go girl 🙂
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Lol, thanks hun 🙂
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Oh my goodness, now if only I could write blurbs like this. I was on the edge of my seat for a summary! Historical fiction is so touchy for me as I am already an extremely emotional person but I am preparing myself for my waterworks. We just started a book club, I can’t wait to bring it to the table!
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I am glad you enjoyed it. That would be amazing if you introduced it to your book club. Please keep me posted.
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That is one crowd pulling blurb. Congratulations. I do not do historical books but will have to give at least one of them a try at some point. Who knows, I may get hooked. 🙂
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Hey hun, I would love that. The Stella Trilogy is a cross between Historical Fiction and Young Adult. If you try one out, I recommend Book #2, Beyond The Colored Line. : )
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Hi,
I know Linds, Deb, and Lisa
Concerns over racism are timely.
I met you on Danny Ray’s site. Congratulations on being his featured blogger. I was his featured blogger too! Maybe you can check out my blog if you need a blogging tip or two. That’s what I write about.
Janice
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Hi Janice, I remember you from some time ago, but Danny Ray? Doesn’t sound familiar but I will check out your blog.
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Thanks! You don’t know him? He featured you on his site this week!
Thanks in advance for your visit! I will look forward to it!
Janice
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Did he??? LoL! I didn’t get notice. Is there a link to his site?
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DreamBigDreamOften.co
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Thank you!
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I hope you sell a million copies truly. Best of luck! 🙂
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Awww. Thanks Jason. 🙂
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No worries. I mean it. 🙂
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Well I have officially received my books Stella 1&2 figured I’ll get caught up b4 the release of the “The Road to Freedom”. Just finished reading Stella 1 and I must say; different but loved it! You did it EC! Big ups 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Hi Yecheilyah, I just read the preview to your newest book “Stella the Road to Freedom” and it captured me. I see the books are available on Kindle so it looks like I’ll have to visit Amazon. I’m glad Jason did your review. Steph
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Very nice to meet you Stephanae! I am glad you enjoyed my sneak peek and thank you for following the blog. You can also visit my Author Website below where everything is in one place (my Amazon Links, ect). In the meantime, please make yourself at home. There are refreshments in the fridge :).
https://www.yecheilyahysrayl.com/
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Already purchased the Kindle versions. I couldn’t wait (it’s the kid in me). I’m in the middle of an audio book at the moment but I’m hoping to start your series as soon as I’m done.
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Oh excellent and thank you for your support.
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My pleasure. I can’t wait to read the series.
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SHALOM SHALOM!!!!!!. LOVING THESE BOOKS. NOW I HAVE TO GET THE 3RD ONE. YAH BLESS CONTINUE DOING WHAT YOU DO. YAH BLESS KOTI AND MUCH LOVE!!!
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Thanks Big Sis! ❤
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good article, nice blog
welcome in Paintdigi
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Thanks! 🙂
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Looks interesting!
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Thank you for leaving a comment on the table 🙂
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Your books sound dangerous for the boys, but an exciting adventure awaits I think! Stopping by from Marquessa’s party. Nice to meet you.
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Hey hun! Nice to meet you as well and thanks for stopping by. Fabulous party isn’t it? 🙂
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Wonderful!
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Great blurbs that reach out and hook the reader! Great luck with your books 🙂
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Thank you!
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This is really impressive, Yecheilyah. Has the feel of The Colour Purple to it. You might have movie material on your hands. So glad I popped in. Have a wonderful week. 🙂
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Thank you Selina! So glad you can stop through. Thanks for leaving a comment on the table.
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