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May 27, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author K. McCoy

What is your name and where are you from? My name is K. McCoy, and I am from Fort Myers, FL. What’s your favorite color? My favorite is blue. What’s the most difficult thing about being a writer? The most exciting thing? I would have to say that the most difficult thing about being a… Continue reading

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May 20, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Laura DiNovis Berry

What is your name and where are you from? I’m Laura DiNovis Berry and I grew up in Lititz, PA, a town that once had its own chocolate factory and now draws famous musicians in. Yess to chocolate. What genre do you write in, why? I primarily write poetry. I dabble in short stories,… Continue reading

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May 17, 2019

3rd Annual Poetry Contest 2019: Tips and Best Practices

We are so excited to meet all the amazing poets who will be entering this year’s contest! Prizes include a $50 Barnes and Noble gift-card, promotion, and publishing in our 2nd Edition, 2020 Poet Magazine. Below are some tips and best practices for bettering your chances of winning this contest! (For the video version of… Continue reading

General Topics, Poetry

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May 16, 2019

Throwback Thursday Jams – Debra Laws, Very Special

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Throwback Thursday Jams

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May 13, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author William Ablan

What is your name and where are you from? Thanks a lot for the opportunity to introduce myself, and I hope I do your space proud. So here goes. When I was a child, I asked one thing of God. I asked that I never live a boring life. I just know the minute… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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May 8, 2019

VoyageATL Magazine

Hey guys! So I was contacted two weeks ago for an interview with VoyageATL Magazine and today the interview went live. What a way to kick off bday month! You can check out the interview at the link below. VoyageATL Mag Continue reading

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May 8, 2019

Yecheilyah’s 3rd Annual Poetry Contest 2019: Rules, Guidelines, and Prizes

It’s that time of the year again!!! Submissions Accepted Now – August 1, 2019 Winners Announced: Friday, November 1, 2019. Theme: The purpose of this year’s theme is to use words that empower and inspire us to be the best version of ourselves. We talked about Self-Love last year and now it’s time we spoke… 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.