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March 9, 2017

Book Reviews & WHY They Matter

Colleen talks the importance of leaving reviews. FYI. I would love to review The Heartstone Chronicles ; ) Continue reading

Articles, book reviews

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March 9, 2017

Throwback Thursday Jam – Don’t Ask My Neighbor, The Emotions

What ya’ll know about this? Get ’em old school! This song reminds me of playing spades around the card table. *snaps fingers* Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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March 9, 2017

The Author Media Kit: How it Helps Me to Stay Organized

Since I got my butt kicked editing the hard-copy of my author media kit yesterday (the longer one I print out, not the one in the sidebar) I figure it will be the topic of today’s discussion. IT owes me that much! I have slowed down my writing articles a lot lately so I figure… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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March 8, 2017

It is Worth It – Guest Post by Yecheilyah Ysrayl…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: Peace to everyone reading this post at this moment, for sharing these words on your blogs, and for giving me the opportunity to speak. I am grateful for the support and for the opportunity to build with you. Frustration, depression, sadness, and lack of hope is… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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March 8, 2017

Guerrilla Marketing!

Its the final countdown! Don’t miss out. Meet me in person at The Tampa Indie Author Book Convention this summer. Spread the word! Why am I shouting? ! Because its exciting! Lol. Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing, Social Media Shout

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March 8, 2017

Writers Wednesday – Chapter 1: The Women with Blue Eyes

Chapter 1: New Beginnings? Friday, December 31, 2005, 11:55p 632 N Dearborn St., Excalibur Castle Chicago Dance Club Bodies filled all five levels of the massive venue, and the music growled from the belly of the loudspeakers. Excalibur once again managed to stuff every available body into the three-level club. Blue, green, red, and yellow… Continue reading

The Women with Blue Eyes

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March 8, 2017

No Whining Wednesday – Write It on Your Heart

Yup, it’s that time of the week again. First, if you’re new to this blog or this segment please check out the first post HERE for more information on what this is all about. In brief, this is the only day of the week where you do not get to Whine, Complain, or Criticize. “Write… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday, Quotes N Notes

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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.