About

Last Updated 8/11/2026

| Author: Black Historical Fiction / Non-Fiction | Poetry |

This page has been revised several times over the years, so some of the comments may refer to content no longer available. This is the most updated version to date. Please refer to the bio below from my website to learn more about me.

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Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah) is a distinguished, multi-award-winning author and poet from Chicago, now living in Georgia. She is renowned for her commitment to uncovering and preserving the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. A 2019 Kindle Book Award winner for poetry, Yecheilyah’s work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through her book reviews and poetry contests, Yecheilyah continues to inspire and educate through her literary contributions.

Yecheilyah can be found online at yecheilyahysrayl.com, blkhistorybook.com, and @yecheilyah on all social platforms.

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53 responses to “About”

  1. Happy Tuesday! I just wanted you to know that I enjoy your blog and as a result I have nominated you for the Premio Dardos Award! Please visit my page at http://rebirthoflisa.wordpress.com/2014/12/30/ive-been-nominated-for-the-premio-dardos-award/ for the rules and congratulations.

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    1. Who me? Really? *Waves to the crowd* lol. I am honored to accept this nomination and I’m running over to check out the rules now. Thanks!

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      1. Lol… You’re welcome…looking forward to reading more from you.

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  2. Thank you for the follow. I look forward to perusing your blog posts!

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    1. Your welcome hun. I look forward to reading more from you as well. Thanks for leaving a comment on the table : )

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  3. I am back and continue to love your blog. I have now nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Please check out my post for more information: https://rebirthoflisa.wordpress.com/2015/01/29/versatile-blogger-award/
    I hope you accept the award and I look forward to reading your acceptance post.

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    1. Thanks hun! *and the small crowd goes wild*

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  4. I nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. You may accept by visiting http://seasonedsistah2.com/2015/01/31/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/.

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    1. Excellent! Thank you. Of course I accept …I’ll take a look see in a moment.

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    Silver Threading

    I have nominated you for the Premio Dardos Award, which recognizes cultural, ethical, literary, and personal values in the form of creative and original writing. Thank you for showing excellence in your writing. I continue to learn from your excellent example. Colleen, from http://silverthreading.com

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        Silver Threading

        You are welcome. Well deserved.

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  6. Lovely use of this theme. Look forward to reading more of your work. Great quote on Writers Quote Wednesday ! Van

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    Shery Alexander Heinis

    Hi – you have an unusual, unique name! Thanks for following my blog. I’ve just been exploring yours and I’m glad to find out you write poetry too. Congratulations on the publication of your book and good luck!

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    1. Yes ma’am, poetry’s my love, and thank you, my name is actually Hebrew for Yah Lives. Thanks for leaving a comment on the table & following my blog, explore on 🙂

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  8. Hi!
    I read what you wrote. When you mentioned the black men accused of raping a hairstylist, it reminded me of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD which was based on a real bogus case.
    Anyway, I wanted to thank you for following my blog Reflections. Welcome!
    Nice meeting you,
    Janice

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    1. Nice to meet you Janice, thanks for stopping through! Interesting perspective on my book, you should so read it, you’ll enjoy it ; ). Thanks for the comment on the table.

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  9. Hi!
    What a lovely blog you own. Congratulations!
    You are amazing 🙂

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    1. Hello there Gursimran, thank you! I hope that means your sticking around
      ; )

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      1. Yes sure I am!
        and I’d love it if you stop by my blog sometime and review it!

        Warm regards.

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        1. I sure will, thanks for the support 🙂

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  10. I have just read this page of your blog and can’t wait to read more! Very interested in your books as well. Also, I think your name is beautiful and should not be shortened! No ever pronounces my name right, Elissa, just Melissa without the M. Or down south my family calls me Lissa Beth. Looking forward to reading more.

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  11. I hope you like quotes too, Yecheilyah! I nominated you for a Thee Day Quote Challenge

    Three Day Quote Challenge, Day Two

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    1. Excellent. Thanks Roo.

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  12. I nominated The PBS Blog for the Spirit Animal Blog Award. Here’s a quick link for reference: https://roosruse.wordpress.com/2016/01/15/spirit-animal-blog-award/

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    1. Thank you Roo! I am always so honored by these awards and I thank you for thinking of me.

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  13. One of the many things I love about reading so many blogs is reading the About. It says a lot more about the author of the blog than one might imagine. For instance, I know several important things about you now. You are laid back. You don’t like to waste words saying nothing. I imagine you’re probably a good listener. I found that good listeners are a wealth of information. Ask them the right questions, and really show interest, and you may get some great information in return. You also like to read. You like to write, and you have a lovely name, which you’d prefer people pronounce correctly or call you by your “letters.” Happy to make you acquaintance!

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    1. Lol. Thanks for reading my fine print! Very nice to meet you. 💜

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  14. It is a shame that Bart Simpson didn’t have a few words with The Donald’s wife before that speech. Okay, so we know she didn’t write it but she was the one reading it and of course taking credit…

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    IchBinMeisterin

    I was really happy to discover your blog via the comment you left on Kristen Lamb’s blog. I especially like your comments regarding writing in a way that reveals deeper meaning than the words left on the page. I’m reading Ben Okri at the moment, who is an absolute MASTER at this, so I’m definitely excited to read your work.

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    1. Excited to have you! Thanks for supporting :).

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  16. […] you’re in the mood for a little bit of everything, check out EC‘s (short for Yecheilyah) blog filled with poetry, self-pub tips, writing, inspirational […]

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  17. […] Yecheilyah Ysrayl discusses foregoing the sidebar on our blogs because they are not mobile friendly. Since mobile now represents 65% of digital media time, many visitors might leave instead of browse — or worse yet, might not follow. Hop over to The Story Reading Ape for details, including possibly switching to a WP theme with a slide-side bar… […]

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  18. I really loved reading your blog. You are an inspiration and I hope to be like you one day.
    I love writing and I write from my soul as well. Hope to publish a book in near future. 🙂

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    1. Aweue! Thank you so much! You just lifted me up. I’m so humbled.

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  19. […] part of trying to promote Tales of Ejoma, I asked Yecheilyah Ysrayl (aka EC) of Pearls Before Swine if I could participate in her series of author interviews, and she kindly […]

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  20. […] Here is an excerpt from Pearls Before Swine About page:: […]

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  21. […] wanted to share this blog post from Yecheilyah in hopes that you all will be inspired, and while your at it, please follow her amazing […]

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  22. Hi

    Thank you so much for finding my blog and liking a post. Hope you come back again soon

    Trina

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    1. You’re most welcome. Thank you for the opportunity to share my posts with your audience. Thanks for the space 👍

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    Khaya Ronkainen

    Lovely to meet you, Yecheilyah. I’ll be back for more.

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  24. […] not done in awhile would help readers learn more about me. So when the chance to be interviewed by Yecheilyah Ysrayl for The PBS Blog came to me, I took the opportunity and enjoyed every minute of […]

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  25. I just want to say a simple thank you! Your blog helped me get started back into the blog world and gain confidence as an author. I was struggling to figure some things out since it’s been at least 10 years since I dabbled on WordPress. You had some really helpful information and I greatly appreciate it! Thanks again!

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    1. You are very welcome!

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