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February 28, 2017

Nora Excerpts – 1

“On that windowsill, she stood in the crossfire of people and lights and cars and bobbed her head to the beat of ragtime syncopation and driving brass bands to soaring gospel choirs mixed with field hollers and the deep-down growl of the blues. She danced to the groove of Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll… Continue reading

General Topics

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February 28, 2017

Advice for Aspiring Writers from Nicole Dennis-Benn

“Ask yourself why you’re writing and who you’re writing for. Know in your heart that there is no such thing as one story….At the end of the day, your authentic voice and heart will speak to readers. Do not be deterred by rejection. Keep writing, keep knocking on doors, keep sending out work. Never have… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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February 27, 2017

The Business of Leadership

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Quotes N Notes

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February 27, 2017

Choices

There are many paths before us, a starlight fantasy for our dreams a dose of reality for our truths and a playground for our games all candy coated to look alike and we shackle ourselves to the decisions, we make paths unfold like red carpet occasions so that we may sharpen discernment and choice spreads… Continue reading

Poetry

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February 27, 2017

BREATHE

Dear Author, Writing is just as psychological and spiritual as it is physical. The level of mental clarity necessary to write books is not something that any writer can ignore. From reaching out to people for special appearances, book signings, and speaking engagements, it goes without saying that taking on this enormous responsibility will require… Continue reading

self-publishing

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February 26, 2017

Dear Writer: STOP Releasing So Many Novels!

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz: ? by Michael Cristiano As I’m sure you know, dear readers (or Mom… Hi, Mom!), I’ve come to a couple realizations over the past year or so since the release of my first novel. The biggest revelation, the one where I decided to go back to writing for myself, I’ve written… Continue reading

self-publishing

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February 26, 2017

To Lose a Friend

From crayons To paper To dreams To memory. We tied our wanting into a bow And placed it on each other’s laps Where neither trial Nor thunderstorm Could wash away our fairy tale. Did not occur to us that neither plastic bags Nor happiness And not even the future was strong enough To hold us.… Continue reading

Poetry

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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.