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May 30, 2016

5 Hard Truths About Being a Published Writer

Originally posted on Carrie Cuinn: You’ve dreamed of being a writer, getting published, and finally – you’ve succeeded. Someone has paid money for your words, and they’re out in the world for people to read! Or, maybe you haven’t yet sold a story or novel, or you’re still writing for free on blogs and hoping that’s… Continue reading

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May 29, 2016

Smorgasbord Open House – Author, Poet and Blogger Yecheilyah Ysrayl

My Author blog feature with Sally C. Check it out. Her questions were the bomb! Continue reading

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May 27, 2016

EC Quote Friday

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May 27, 2016

Letter to My Younger Self #MayChallengeDay 26-27

Do not think that I am upset right now, though my speech is slow and my brow furrowed in my forehead. This is just my thinking face. We are actually pretty calmed right now, optimistic if you will. You see we’ve learned to be this way, content. I want you to know that it is… Continue reading

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May 27, 2016

Movie Night Friday – Dead Presidents

This is not my absolute favorite movie (It’s not say, Lean On Me or Malcolm X) but its one of those I can watch over and over again nonetheless. Not to mention the sound track is off the chain. I love movies that have a little bit of everything in it: Action, Drama, and Romance… Continue reading

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May 24, 2016

What Will You Leave Behind?

When the dust settles and the coffin hugs your flesh, what will you leave behind? What would be our final worth when the world is forced to see us, not through the lens of rose-colored glasses but from what we have cultivated in the earth? After the money becomes useless and the ink fades from… Continue reading

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May 24, 2016

Just Write the Damn Book Already #MayChallengeDay23-24

I really debated on whether to publish this or not. I definitely wanted to, but I was not sure I wanted to hear anything else about book publishing, let alone you. Of course, this is what I do so that boat has sailed for me. I opened my email this morning and there was confirmation… Continue reading

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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.