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October 14, 2015

ARCs for Honest Reviews! Creeping Shadow – A YA Fantasy

Originally posted on Caroline Peckham: So I’m releasing my baby to the world at last! Two years and a lot of hardwork, sweat and tears have got me here and now I’m looking for reviews on Goodreads and (when the time comes) Amazon! ☺️ So if you love YA fantasy and would like to read… Continue reading

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October 14, 2015

Interracial Blog Feature – Interview Reminder for 10/15/2015

Hey guys, Just want to remind you to join me tomorrow for another interview on the topic of Interracial Relationships. As you know, for the rest of this month I will be posting interviews I have conducted with some individuals on their thoughts on the topic of Interracial Marriages and the role race plays in… Continue reading

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October 13, 2015

You Don’t Have to Do What Everyone Else is Doing

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that your words flutter nervously across the page in anxious anticipation of acceptance. I can see the dilating pupil of uncertainty starring back at me, for you have let others define you. It’s not enough that you wear societies clothing, listen to its music, read its books… Continue reading

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October 13, 2015

Know your Lane

Originally posted on Write, Live and Love: A lot of people tend to speak on subjects in which they know nothing about. We want to peg ourselves as experts, yet haven’t done the edtensive research behind those aspects; or better yet, they just have not lived in them. I like to believe that there is… Continue reading

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October 13, 2015

Inside Historical Fiction with Anna Belfrage

Anna Belfrage provides insightful advice for Historical Fiction writers. I also find this information relevant for all authors in general. Continue reading

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October 6, 2015

The Top 10 Must Haves

Love 2. Be Kind 3. Work Hard 4. Stay Humble 5. Smile Often 6. Keep Honest 7. Stay Loyal 8. Travel When Possible 9. Never Stop Learning 10. Be Thankful Always Continue reading

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October 6, 2015

Self Published Books and Libraries: How to Get Your Book onto Library Shelves

Originally posted on readers+writers journal: What Indie Authors Need to Know About the Library Market By Jane Friedman via Publishers Weekly It has become a cliché to talk about how e-book distribution has leveled the playing field for indie authors and made the publishing environment more democratic. But accessing the library market remains somewhat more… 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.