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May 8, 2018

The PBS Blog Podcast Ep 15 – Discipline and Consistency

If discipline is a form of self-love then a refusal to correct the things that are wrong in our lives is a form of self-hate. Let’s love ourselves better. Tune into today’s podcast to hear more. Listen to Discipline and Consistency now on Soundcloud for more and be sure to subscribe for notification of new… Continue reading

PBS Blog Podcast

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May 8, 2018

The Time is Now to Become an Independent Author

Excellent article from Don. DSM Publications Yes, It’s time for my soapbox. You may be going through the classic struggle trying to decide whether to self-publish or wait for traditional publishing possibilities. There are many pros and cons to each and I’ve gone through many of those in previous posts. For me, the obvious choice… Continue reading

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May 4, 2018

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Anna Murray Douglass

Today, we are taking a look at a woman whose husband we know well. Frederick Douglass is well-known but his first wife is not. For the sake of time, I am combining sources from various articles since I have not had the chance to put something together for you this week. Enjoy. Frederick and Anna… Continue reading

black history fun fact friday

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May 3, 2018

6 Self-Publishing Myths That Need to Die | Kristina Adams

I wasn’t gonna share this article (except to my Facebook and Twitter page), but I loved what Kristina was saying so much I just had to share it here as well. If you’re still trying to decide on Self-Publishing or not this article should clear some things up for you. I am always talking to… Continue reading

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May 3, 2018

When the World Loves You

I hate to have to be the one to tell you this after all, you woke up today optimistic and here I am feeding you words that I know you do not want to hear but I wouldn’t be much of a friend if I didn’t tell you the truth about how the world loves… Continue reading

Poetry

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May 3, 2018

90s Throwback Thursday Jam – Brandy – I Wanna Be Down (Remix) (feat. Mc Lyte, YoYo & Queen Latifah)

I wasn’t a hardcore Brandy fan but I’m feeling this 90s swag today. Tell ’em ladies! Lol Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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May 2, 2018

Writer’s Wednesday – Writers, Poets, Leaders

It’s Writer’s Wednesday and I am promoting the amazing contributors to this year’s second annual poetry contest! These women are not just writers but they are leaders in their own right and a great inspiration to me personally. They each have their own flava and style that I love. They are funny, inspiring, and driven.… 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.