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October 4, 2016

5 Reasons We Doubt (And Why We Shouldn’t)

Belief – We have no faith. Period. We invest more in our problems than we do in possibilities. We spend more time thinking about the bad stuff before the good stuff which ultimately leads to stress. In addition, our unbelief tends to lead us to wait until we get what we want before having joy.… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

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October 3, 2016

Your Playing Small Does Not Serve The World

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frighten us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small does not serve… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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September 30, 2016

Newsletter, Blog, or Both?

Authors, check out these articles. I totally agree with having both a blog and an email newsletter. Further, I think an email newsletter will outdate Facebook, Twitter, and also your blog! If these go down in any way, you always have an email list. Even though people can subscribe to the blog via email, there’s… Continue reading

Audience Participation, General Topics

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September 30, 2016

This Month in Black History – September

This month sped by so fast I almost missed this month’s history wrap up! ****** September 5, 1859 – Harriet Wilson’s novel Our Nig is published September 8, 1965 – Dorothy Dandridge found dead September 8, 1986 – The Oprah Winfrey Show debut September 9, 1739 – The Stono Rebellion, the largest slave uprising in… Continue reading

Articles

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September 30, 2016

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – SICKER by Christa Wojo.

Title: SICKER – Psychological SICK Series Book Two Author: Christa Wojciechowski Print Length: 107 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1533513538 Publication Date: April 13, 2016 Language: English ASIN: B01CWGKIL0 I’m amazed that John can be even sicker in book two of Christa’s psychological thriller than in the first book. If you’re new to this blog,… Continue reading

Articles

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September 29, 2016

Eight Reasons Why Writers Should Use Twitter

Though I don’t have lots of followers, I happen to love Twitter. Probably too much lol. (@ahouseofpoetry) *Comments disabled here. Please respond to the original post* Skylander Press If you follow me on Twitter, then you know that I have more than 5,000 followers and frequently post throughout the day. How frequently? Every two hours.… Continue reading

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September 29, 2016

Wait for Me

Would you let me ribbon tie my waiting into your lap? Take me dripping in mistakes like I got flaws for fragrance Can you wait for me to get it right? This belly filled to the brim with passion like I got fire clenched in my fists and a furnace in my throat As if… 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.