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  • July 26, 2023

    Why You Shouldn’t Worry about Family Not Supporting Your Books

    When the Power series was first hot, my cousin said to me: “You should write books like on Power! The way we grew up, I know you can put some stuff together.” That bothered me for two reasons: I am not that kind of writer. Yes, I grew up around drug dealers and addicts, but… Continue reading

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  • July 26, 2023

    Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – No Idle Word by Tehilayah Ysrayl

    Title: No Idle Word: Poetry and Prose Author: Tehilayah Ysrayl Publisher: ‎ Tehilayah Ysrayl Published: May 7, 2019 Pages: 98 Her name means “A song of praise to Yah,” and Tehilayah’s anthology of poetry and prose sings just like the book of Psalms. We can tell the author thought through each piece before she penned… Continue reading

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  • July 23, 2023

    Preparing Your Self-Published Book for Bookstores (Part 1)

    Contrary to popular belief, self-published books can get into brick-and-mortar bookstores. Ask me how I know… Here Are Three Easy Ways to Prepare Your Self-Published / Indie Book for a Store: 1. Have a professionally designed cover with your name and title on the spine. Usually, I will tell you to ensure it’s edited first (do that,… Continue reading

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  • July 20, 2023

    Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Black Coffee by Bree Gordon

    Title: Black Coffee: From Empty to Overflowing with Peace, Healing, and Purpose Author: Bree Gordon Publisher: ‎ Bree Gordon Published: February 18, 2020 Pages: 122 Bree Gordon begins her book with frank sincerity and unabashed vulnerability. We learn about her trials and tribulations as her marriage unraveled and her mental health suffered. Gordon utilizes her… Continue reading

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  • July 20, 2023

    The Habit of Rushing Time as We Age

    A 28-year-old might say, “I’m almost thirty.” A 38-year-old might say, “Wow, I am almost 40.” A 48-year-old might say, “Sheesh. I am almost 50.” Rarely do we appreciate where we are without becoming anxious about where we are going. I wonder why this is and if it keeps us from being grateful for where… Continue reading

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  • July 19, 2023

    My Viral Experience on TikTok (What I Learned)

    I wouldn’t say going viral is fun. I find it overwhelming. However, it could be less stressful if you are prepared. Here’s what I am learning. Proper Preparation When I first joined TikTok, I made my account a business account. I didn’t wait until a bunch of people followed or anything like that because I… Continue reading

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  • July 11, 2023

    Once Upon a Time in Alabama

    Once upon a time in Alabama, there was a racist white man named Charles Agustus Lamar who was angry with Northern states and their desire to end slavery. He devised a plan to send a ship to Africa to buy Africans for $100 and sell them for $1,500. His ship, called the “Wanderer,” made national… Continue reading

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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.

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