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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

Poetry

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May 7, 2019

My Memoir Writing Journey

What exactly am I working on now? A lot of things but mostly my memoir. Now that Keep Yourself Full is on its way out, I want to get this done and I will have to deter a lot of projects to do it. At least until I finish the first draft and then I can work… Continue reading

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May 6, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Katherine Joe

What is your name and where are you from? My name is Leila, though I sign my stories as Katherine Joe (long story). Currently, I live in London but originally I’m from Iran. Iran in the house ya’ll. What are some major differences between living in London and Iran? A lot of differences, not only… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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April 26, 2019

Five Ways To Give Your Characters Emotional Depth

Originally posted on K.M. Allan: Creating a character isn’t all physical description and heartbreaking backstory. Well, a lot of it is, but it’s not just that. You need to round out that tall, dark-haired beautiful orphan with some emotional depth. The kind that will keep your readers turning the page and recommending your stories. They’ll… 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.