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January 3, 2020

What the Losses Taught Me

I couldn’t help but think about “Vision” on the Top Floor of the World Trade Center in Baltimore. The view is a beautiful layout of the city and the binoculars let you see everything up close. That’s what 20/20 is about for me, seeing clearly. 20/20 = Perfect Vision At this time of the year,… Continue reading

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December 16, 2019

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews: Birth Days by Carol Massey

Title: Birth Days: Stories of Women Who Turned Difficult Beginnings into Glorious Lives Author: Carol Massey Print Length: 157 pages Publisher: Pure Heart Publishing Publication Date: November 2019 Language: English Birth Days is exactly what its subtitle implies; it tells the tales of women who overcame adversity to lead illustrious lives. The author presents us… Continue reading

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December 9, 2019

Don’t Wait Two Weeks Before Release to Prepare Your Audience for Your Book

You don’t have to wait until January 1st to get started on your 2020 goals. If you want to release/write a book in 2020, you should be planning…now. Actually, you are already behind. Even if you are Self-Publishing, it helps to start early. Notable mainstream authors releasing books in 2020 already have their preorder up.… Continue reading

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December 5, 2019

90s Throwback Thursday Jam – Brandy: Sittin’ Up in My Room

Who else is a youngin and listened to Brandy as a kid? 🙋🏾‍♀️💃🏾 lol Continue reading

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December 5, 2019

Your Testimony is a Bridge

The Houston Signing was excellent. It was different from my other signings. We had a small crowd but it felt more intimate and personal. What’s better than talking about self-love to a group of Black women? It reminded me of teaching and you know what they say “when you teach you learn twice.” One of the… Continue reading

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December 4, 2019

3rd Annual Poetry Contest Spotlight Interview: Grand Prize Winner Chanelle Barnes

About. Chanelle’s passion for writing poetry stemmed from an early obsession with song lyrics, reading and discovering the benefits of journaling. Inspired by poet/songwriters such as Jim Morrison, Jewel and Ani DiFranco, she began to find her voice, which has evolved immensely throughout her life experiences. Over the years, she has shared her work via… Continue reading

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December 2, 2019

3rd Annual Poetry Contest Spotlight 2019: Buddah Desmond

Welcome to the blog Buddah and congratulations! Your poem, “Claiming Victory” was so uplifting it won you the #2 spot. Please tell us, what inspired this piece? This poem was inspired by the challenges many of us face in believing in ourselves and doing what’s necessary to fulfill our purpose and achieve our dreams.… 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.