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October 4, 2016

5 Reasons We Doubt (And Why We Shouldn’t)

Belief – We have no faith. Period. We invest more in our problems than we do in possibilities. We spend more time thinking about the bad stuff before the good stuff which ultimately leads to stress. In addition, our unbelief tends to lead us to wait until we get what we want before having joy.… Continue reading

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September 30, 2016

This Month in Black History – September

This month sped by so fast I almost missed this month’s history wrap up! ****** September 5, 1859 – Harriet Wilson’s novel Our Nig is published September 8, 1965 – Dorothy Dandridge found dead September 8, 1986 – The Oprah Winfrey Show debut September 9, 1739 – The Stono Rebellion, the largest slave uprising in… Continue reading

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September 30, 2016

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – SICKER by Christa Wojo.

Title: SICKER – Psychological SICK Series Book Two Author: Christa Wojciechowski Print Length: 107 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1533513538 Publication Date: April 13, 2016 Language: English ASIN: B01CWGKIL0 I’m amazed that John can be even sicker in book two of Christa’s psychological thriller than in the first book. If you’re new to this blog,… Continue reading

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September 27, 2016

Self-Publishing – Laying Bricks Ep 4: The Pathway

People lay bricks for many different reasons. Whether you are building for a brick home, a drive through, or storefront, the process is the same. Like mathematics, as long as you have the basic formula for masonry you can succeed in brick laying. As long as you remember to add, subtract, multiply, and divide you… Continue reading

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September 25, 2016

Show and Tell – The Show vs Tell Debate Critiqued

A wise man once asked a simple question: “What is water?” A few people gave their answers. Some said “H2O”. Some said, “a transparent liquid found in lakes, oceans, and seas.” Other’s said, “a chemical substance.” The man smiled. “None of the above.” The people’s brow buried deeper into their foreheads and their mouths twitched,… Continue reading

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September 21, 2016

Reading to Write – Message for Aspiring Authors

Earlier this week, as I scrolled through my email, I came across my girl Lisa’s Guest Blog Post on the importance of having a good story line when writing erotica.First, I invite you to check out Lisa’s post (especially if you’re an Erotica writer) to get a better understanding of what I’m about to say.… Continue reading

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September 20, 2016

The Process of Release – Planning Book Releases in Advance

Consider this a commercial break into Laying Bricks. I’m still working on the next episode so you’ll have to wait another week. To make up for it, I decided to speak on another aspect of Self-Pub you may find useful. What I love about book publishing, self-publishing specifically is the many new experiences I go… 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.