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October 22, 2015

Self-Publishing: Target Markets

Though it’s a lot of work, one of the many reasons I chose to Self-Publish is the control. One thing that I did not want is to be categorized. If for whatever reason I chose to include biblical text or any spirituality in my writing I did not want my work labeled Christian Fiction or… Continue reading

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October 22, 2015

Week #3: Beyond The Colored Line – Interracial Blog Feature with Allison Wells

It’s kind of hard to believe this today, but as recent as 1967, there was actually state laws that banned interracial marriage. These laws weren’t overturned until the Supreme Court case, Loving vs. Virginia in 1967. In that case, the Supreme Court found that it was unconstitutional for the state of Virginia to ban interracial… Continue reading

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October 21, 2015

Blood Line

My nephew has my birthmark on his chest. My face has my mother’s nose, and my smile is etched with my father’s teeth. I interact with the world as if on my own. It never occurs to me that I swing my arms like my Aunt. Or that the decisions I make may have already… Continue reading

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October 21, 2015

#Book #Review for Stella Book #2: Beyond The Colored Line by Cynthia Brooks

Title: Stella Book #2: Beyond The Colored Line Author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl Published: July 27, 2015 Released: August 24, 2015 ASIN: B013PQCKK8 Pages: 64 Rating: 5/5 Genre: Black Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Short Story Although “Stella: Beyond The Colored Line” is fiction, the racial tone is very real. The setting is within a time when Blacks… Continue reading

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October 21, 2015

Interracial Blog Feature Reminder for 10/22/2015

Oh, hi. I happen to be on my way to the kitchen. I think it’s going to be baked chicken and macaroni tonight with a yummy salad on the side. I shall also chill out with a glass of wine. But that’s not why you called… Just want to remind you to join me tomorrow… Continue reading

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October 21, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Arundhati Roy

Good Afternoon Loves, this Writer’s Quote Wednesday is from Arundhati Roy: Arundhatiis is so pretty to me and this quote is one of my favorites. (I do feel like I’ve done this one before but who doesn’t like re-runs? lol) To me, this quote is a way of reminding me of the things that are… Continue reading

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October 19, 2015

Effort

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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.