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November 25, 2018

Talking Movies: The Hate You Give

Originally posted on jhohadli: I mostly talk books and writing on this site, but if you’ve followed the site, you know that I’m just a lover of the arts, period, and have opinions on things (not just art). I’ve talked movies here before – Rozanne Roxanne and Annihilation, Room and other movies, Suffragette, Queen of… Continue reading

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October 28, 2018

Because it Fits You

Everything you have is yours. It is yours because it is in perfect sync with your life. You have a big family because it’s fitting for you. You have a small family because it’s fitting for you. You have gifts and talents because it is fitting for you. You have a good career or job… Continue reading

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October 12, 2018

You’re Invited!

I am celebrating another mini milestone. On Sunday, October 7th, I got two of my books approved to be carried at another bookstore, making the 3rd Bookstore in Atlanta carrying at least one of my books (Nubian Books and the Medubookstore are the other two.) The Road to Freedom – Joseph’s Story* is on shelves… Continue reading

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October 4, 2018

Book Review – Even Salt Looks Like Sugar

Originally posted on Lisa W. Tetting: Hi Lovies, My sister friend, Yecheilyah ?Ysrayl has a new book out and it is a good read. The book is available on Amazon so be sure to checking out. I have it 4 stars! Don’t trust everything you see. Even Salt Looks Like Sugar is a poignant tale… Continue reading

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October 1, 2018

Now Available: Even Salt Looks Like Sugar – a short novel

Sneak Peek: “What’s got you so happy?” said the dark-skinned, toothless woman. She was smoking a cigarette. But Lavenia was on that stuff and it had made her skin darken and cling to her bones. A lot of their neighbors was like this. They nodded, bowing low enough to be inches from the floor before… Continue reading

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September 26, 2018

7 Reasons I Stopped Promoting my Books so much on Social Media

Note: This is just my personal experience and has nothing to do with anyone else. I must also note that I do believe some promotion is necessary. If people don’t know your book exists they can’t support you. Not that this is a necessarily good thing but I pull back when I see that… Continue reading

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September 26, 2018

Even Salt Looks Like Sugar

We are six days away from the eBook release of my new novella, Even Salt Looks Like Sugar so this is your once in a blue moon shameless self-promotion post. Go get it!! Okay. Now that I have your attention. What is this about any way? Wanda wants nothing more than to escape the oppressive… 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.