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August 26, 2015

#BeWoW is Back

Yayy, #BeWoW is back! It’s been awhile since I’ve drafted a “Be Wonderful on Wednesday” post. I really enjoy writing on the prompts! Special Congratulations to Ronovan Writes for his new laptop and to the Blogging community for banding together and helping him out. I do not have a #BeWoW post for today, I plan… Continue reading

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August 26, 2015

Something New: Embracing Change – Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Lisa W. Tetting: Primarily, I would like to thank Lisa for giving me the keys to the house. It’s nice and cozy in here and you all look great! While I tend to be long winded, I have been given a copy of the house rules, so I’ll be brief. Lisa asked… Continue reading

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August 26, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Throwing Words

Hey there loves, Welcome to another Writer’s Quote Wednesday Edition with Colleen of Silver Threading. I thought it would be fun to surprise her with a cartoon of us together since she got me so addicted to them. Now, in other news, who’s throwing words tho? Whew, he said that. There were lots of quotes… Continue reading

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August 25, 2015

Newsletters: My Policy

I just recently sent a welcome email out to my subscribers and I thought it would be a good idea to post it here for those who may be interested in joining my mailing list: ************** Welcome! Good Morning Everyone, Guess what? We have new subscribers! And I would just like to take this time… Continue reading

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August 25, 2015

Its Raining…

…it’s pouring the old man is snoring he went to bed and bumped his head and couldn’t get up in the morning..” Who remembers this rhyme? For those of you who know this blog by now, you know I love the rain and guess what? It’s raining! What I love about the rain is how… Continue reading

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August 25, 2015

Book Launch Trivia! *New Winners!*

After we closed out the game yesterday, we had some new participants in the questions who came later on. Congratulations to Lynette Davis for answering our Trivia question correctly on the Jim Crow Laws! You’ve just won a FREE Coffee Cup! Please send your mailing address to: ahouseofpoetry@gmail.com All prizes will be mailed in 5-7… Continue reading

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August 24, 2015

When Inspiration Comes

I thought of you this morning and knew that you would come. I thought to write about you then, but I tend to learn all too late that there is a time and place even for thoughts; a succession of images and ideas, some brighter than the others. Some wait patiently for me to notice… 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.