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December 14, 2021

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews: Life After Death by Sister Souljah

Title: Life After Death Author: Sister Souljah Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books Published: March 2, 2021 ASIN: B08BZVTLWX Pages: 349 I purchased this book when it dropped in March and promised to share my thoughts. That was nine months ago, and I want to deliver on my word. The Plot is in the Title Life After… Continue reading

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December 3, 2021

Looking Back to Look Forward

Although I tried out once, I was not a cheerleader in high school. I had danced before as part of a community program at Hamilton Park on Chicago’s south side with my twin sister and our cousin. We were taught handstands, traditional African dances (I am not sure of the tribe), and tap dancing. We… Continue reading

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December 3, 2021

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Living in the Land of I am: Your Life Journey Reveals Your Purpose by Tiffany James

Title: Living in the Land of I am: Your Life Journey Reveals Your PurposeAuthor: Tiffany JamesPublisher: Encourage Touch EnterpriseASIN: ‎ B07SB68C1FPublication date: ‎May 22, 2019Print length: ‎ 158 pages Living in the Land of I am: Your Life Journey Reveals Your Purpose is a hopeful read about the importance of embracing your authentic self and… Continue reading

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December 1, 2021

No Whining Wednesday: Humility

Welcome back to another episode of No Whining Wednesday! Today, you cannot whine, criticize, or complain. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment please visit the NWW page here for past episodes. Today’s inspiring word comes from Katerina Stoykova Klemer: In my opinion, confidence is liking yourself. As simple as… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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December 1, 2021

My National Novel Writing Month Experience

This year, I decided to participate in National Novel Writing Month for the first time. With Black History Month around the corner for many (it’s always black history for me), I am pushing to finish the first draft by February. Because it requires a lot of research, this is one of those books with a… Continue reading

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November 30, 2021

Do Not Publish that First Draft

Starting in 1999, National Novel Writing Month is a challenge to write 50,000 words of a novel during the thirty days of November. It is a good way for writers determined to start or finish their books to hold themselves accountable. Today (11/30) is the last day of NaNoWriMo. Many of you have met your… Continue reading

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November 10, 2021

No Whining Wednesday: Celebrate Yourself

Welcome back to another episode of No Whining Wednesday! Today, you cannot whine, criticize, or complain. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment please visit the NWW page here for past episodes. Today’s inspiring word comes from Michell C. Clark: I needed to see this quote the other day as… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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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.