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January 28, 2021

American Hypocrisy

About a week ago, a reader notified me that a review I published to this blog was from a book written by a woman who took part in the insurrection of January 6th. I did not know, as I had published the review months ago. I enjoyed the book, but I have since removed the… Continue reading

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January 17, 2021

The Writer Talks with Asha G. Kumar Part One

Thank you to Asha G. Kumar, host of The Writer Talks, for having me on! Check out Part One of this two-part interview with yours truly. In this first part, we talk about the inspiration behind my first forthcoming Urban Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative Fiction novel, The Women with Blue Eyes, my belief in aliens lol, and my latest… Continue reading

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December 30, 2020

10 Good Things that Happened In 2020

With everyone talking about all the bad things in 2020, I almost felt compelled to join in. Almost. One day, I will open up about ten bad things that happened in 2020. Today is not that day lol. The interesting thing about this list is I forgot most of it happened! I did not forget… Continue reading

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December 16, 2020

No One is You And That is Your Power

I still go to libraries. I got my first library card at the Hall Branch Library on 48th in Michigan on Chicago’s south side. I was thirteen years old and still needed my mother’s signature. I wasn’t into Black History back then. I chose this library because I wanted to check out books, and it was… Continue reading

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December 1, 2020

Vote For My Soul is a Witness Book Cover

They say not to judge a book by its cover… …but I need you to do just that! If you like the cover of my book, My Soul is a Witness, please vote for it for the cover of the Month contest on AllAuthor.com! Here is the link: https://allauthor.com/cover-of-the-month/10528/ Go, Go, Go!! And thank you!! Continue reading

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November 24, 2020

Humility vs. Fear

There is a humility that is sacred and far more valuable than any tangible thing. Then there is a humility rooted in fear. This humility is not real. It is the mask we wear when we are afraid to step outside of our comfort zones. It is the fear of being “too much.” It is… Continue reading

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November 12, 2020

ATTN. Authors: Blog Book Review Policy Reminder

Good day everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I want to send a quick message to the authors/writers’ reading. Over the past month, I have received tons of requests for book reviews. Many of you are contacting me through the contact form on this blog. These submissions tend to go into my spam.… 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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.