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July 1, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Anais Nin

My Writer’s Quote Wednesday author of choice for today is Anais Nin, her words speak truth: I don’t have much to add here; the quote pretty much speaks for itself. What are words without a voice? Let who you are be the inspiration to put pen to paper. What is it that you want to… Continue reading

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June 30, 2015

#100WordWisdom Silence Wins the Day.

Originally posted on ronovanwrites: Know your adversary. How to learn your adversary? You observe them. And how do you observe? You remain silent. Silence is an unsung hero of many battles. Silence is maddening to a fool. Silence is maddening to the arrogant. Silence is the enemy of your foe. The more you refrain from… Continue reading

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June 30, 2015

It’s Tough out there…

This post is long, but worth reading. Writing is a business and should be treated as such. Continue reading

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June 30, 2015

What Mo’Nique Said…

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June 30, 2015

Men Give More

…in relationships. I saw this post on Facebook made by a sister who made a very valid point. While I cannot remember her entire statement, in summary, what she said was that men are more accepting of women when it comes to relationships. I agree with that statement. I have seen it happen over and… Continue reading

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June 29, 2015

Real Talk

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June 29, 2015

Historical Fiction Without the Famous

Great advice on writing Historical Fiction. 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.