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April 4, 2018

Remembering Martin and Maya

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hatred cannot drive out hatred; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr., 1/15/29 – 4/4/68 Martin’s Top 10 Rules for Success “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how… Continue reading

General Topics, Quotes N Notes

#BeWritingOnWednesday, #WWWblogs, historical, history, inspirational, love, Martin Luther King Jr., maya angelou, MLK, truth, value, worth
April 1, 2018

10 Lessons My Book Signing Taught Me

You have to learn to sell to a small audience before you can sell to a larger one. Sometimes social media can give a false perception of success, whereas we think we have to constantly be working and grinding and that we have to have a lot of people support us. The truth is that… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

#amwriting, #MondayBlogs, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, indie authors, publishing, self-publishing, wordpress, writer, writers, writing
March 26, 2018

Introduce Yourself – Promotional Opportunity for New Authors

On March 27, 2017, I opened my blog to authors interested in being interviewed here and promoting their work. I am reposting this for any authors out there interested in taking advantage of this opportunity for free promotion. Many of you know me from my writing and this blog, but before I dedicated my time… Continue reading

Articles, Audience Participation, Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors, self-publishing

#MondayBlogs, authors, blog, blogging, Independent Authors, indie authors, interview, introductions, publishing, questions, self-publishing, traditional publishing
March 25, 2018

Remember

Remember that you get access to exclusive information when you sign up for my email list! SIGN UP HERE Here’s a quick tutorial: Access to my books for free News and Writer links / resources Updates on my projects / books I am reading A chance to promote your book using my platform (email me… Continue reading

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March 25, 2018

Establishing Boundaries

I’ve learned to establish boundaries. To understand that if I don’t feel good about something, it’s OK to say no, turn it down or cancel a commitment and not feel guilty about it. Establishing boundaries is a form of self-respect. You are honoring your integrity and taking responsibility for who you are. And when you… Continue reading

General Topics

blog, blogger, blogging, boundaries, commitments, connections, integrity, lessons, life, life lessons, limits, love, self-love, truth
March 23, 2018

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner, Inventor of the Sanitary Belt, a precursor of the Modern Self-Adhesive Maxi Pad

Welcome back to Black History Fun Fact Friday. Today, I’d like all of the women readers to thank Beatrice Kenner! Some of the most common forms of protection for women during their cycles were grass, rabbit skins, sponges, rags, menstrual aprons, homemade knitted pads, or other absorbents. Usually, women used some form of cloth back… Continue reading

black history fun fact friday

african american, black, black history, black women, blog, blogger, inventions, Inventor, Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner, Maxi Pad, Sanitary Belt, Tampon, women, women history month
March 15, 2018

New Author Tip: Don’t Just Write More, Improve as You Write

I’ve heard it over and over again: “The more you write, the better you become at it.” I get it. It’s practice. The more you do something, the better you become at it. When it comes to writing though, I think there is more to it than that. You can write and write and write… Continue reading

self-publishing

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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.