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November 6, 2015

Before The Week Ends

Diversify your bookshelf I just want to share one final thought before I snuggle in for this week and that is to remember to diversify your book shelf. This can be a project we can all do over the weekend. Look through your books, do they repeat themselves? Are there three rows of Toni Morrison… Continue reading

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November 6, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #5 – Hook ‘em with a Quote: Natural Revolution

“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell I remember the first year I got my hair loc’d. It was 2009, about three months before Chris Rock’s debut film “Good Hair”. There are moments in your life where people speak and you never forget what they say. When… Continue reading

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November 5, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #4 – A Story in a Single Image

Conquering Mountain They say mustard seeds can move mountains. So how did I end up on the opposite side of it? Its tough exterior mocked the clouds hanging in the sky, mimicking their shape. Deceiving them like it did me the day Claire walked out the door. She didn’t take my heart with her, just… Continue reading

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November 4, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Jahnavi Chintakunta

This week has been great so far in the writing world. It’s my first week in Blogging U’s Writing 101 course! I’ve met a lot of new bloggers, followed a lot of them, and am really enjoying the process of networking the blogosphere overall. Anywho, in honor of Writing 101, my Writer’s Quote Wednesday quote… Continue reading

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November 3, 2015

Writing Sex Scenes – Erotica / Romance / Urban Fiction

Were all adults here. That said this post is not for children. I’m an adult and if you’re under age I would suggest you stop reading. There, now that the children have left the room let’s get into it. First, I have to say I’m not as anti-romance as you’d think. I actually enjoy romance….to… Continue reading

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November 3, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #2 – Write a List –Things I Learned

1. I’ve learned that music is better than medicine, and that the sound of laughter is better than music. 2. I’ve learned to be humble in confidence, but courageous in character. 3. I’ve learned that to love and to be loved is the true measure of success. 4. I’ve learned that goals must be directly… Continue reading

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November 2, 2015

Writing 101 – Assignment #1: Why I Write

I bleed words for a living. How did this come to be? At what point did I decide that I would write? That I would be a writer. Since I have always loved to write, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact moment I felt compelled to confide in words as a source of strength.… 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.