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April 10, 2015

To Schedule or Not to Schedule Posts

OK, I just did something really awkward. The post that just came through was supposed to be for tomorrow (Friday). But it appears that WordPress timing is on accord with original time. That is, a new day begins when the sun sets. This is historical fact. In the beginning, people did not always have clocks… Continue reading

General Topics

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April 10, 2015

Wk 2: Love Poems Challenge: A Love Like Music

Welcome back everyone for another week of Looooveee with Lisa Tetting’s Love Poem Challenge brought to you every Friday. This one is a re-post, an oldie but goodie. Enjoy. A Love Like Music… the instant birth of calm and racing anxiety slowed, and slick, and subtle like splashes of sunlight chipping at our faces warm… Continue reading

Poetry

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April 9, 2015

18 Things Mentally Strong People Do

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General Topics

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April 9, 2015

The Stella Trilogy – An update

As many of you know, I have a few projects that I am putting out this year. One of them is The Stella Trilogy. It began years ago when I was helping a student with a creative writing assignment. I am not sure what it was exactly, but it had to do with descriptive writing.… Continue reading

General Topics, Short Stories

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April 8, 2015

Dear Young People, how NOT to use Twitter

Today in Indie Author News, I found some great Twitter Tips. There are tons of Social Media outlets to use for your Self-Publishing business (or any business) but that doesn’t mean all of them will prove effective for you. For some Facebook is more effective, for some Instagram and for others maybe its YouTube. Despite… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

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April 8, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Derek Walcott

Today’s quote for Writer’s Quote Wednesday is from Poet and Playwright Derek Walcott: “… the truest writers are those who see language not as a linguistic process but as a living element….” – Derek Walcott I think this is such a great motivational quote for writers. It has a way about it that can be… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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April 7, 2015

The Body Language of Writing

I love simplicity, what a lovely analogy. *Don’t Forget: I’m doing free #Book #Reviews from now until whenever. If you would like me to review your book for free, send me an email at ahouseofpoetry@gmail.com for details.* Continue reading

General Topics, Quotes N Notes

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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.