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March 24, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – When We Go Missing by Kristen Twardowski

Title: When We Go Missing Author: Kristen Twardowski Publisher: Kristen Twardowski; 1 edition (December 16, 2016) Publication Date: December 16, 2016 Language: English ASIN: B01NBIZRC8 When Alex fell for Nathan Radcliffe, I knew something wasn’t right. I imagine he saw her from a distance, watching her confused and lost, and knew she was easy prey.… Continue reading

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March 22, 2017

Writers Wednesday – Chapter 3: The Women with Blue Eyes

Chapter 3: “They Are Back” “Ronnie, no!” Tina shot up, swung her legs off the bed and snatched her robe from the hook on the door. Pulling it tighter around her body she was in Janiyah’s room in an instant and rocking the seventeen-year-old in her arms like an infant. There was no explanation needed… Continue reading

The Women with Blue Eyes

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March 8, 2017

Writers Wednesday – Chapter 1: The Women with Blue Eyes

Chapter 1: New Beginnings? Friday, December 31, 2005, 11:55p 632 N Dearborn St., Excalibur Castle Chicago Dance Club Bodies filled all five levels of the massive venue, and the music growled from the belly of the loudspeakers. Excalibur once again managed to stuff every available body into the three-level club. Blue, green, red, and yellow… Continue reading

The Women with Blue Eyes

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March 6, 2017

10 Reasons Your Book Is Not Getting Reviewed (by #BookBloggers) #MondayBlogs #WriterTip

THIS!! Continue reading

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February 28, 2017

Nora Excerpts – 1

“On that windowsill, she stood in the crossfire of people and lights and cars and bobbed her head to the beat of ragtime syncopation and driving brass bands to soaring gospel choirs mixed with field hollers and the deep-down growl of the blues. She danced to the groove of Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll… Continue reading

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February 28, 2017

Advice for Aspiring Writers from Nicole Dennis-Benn

“Ask yourself why you’re writing and who you’re writing for. Know in your heart that there is no such thing as one story….At the end of the day, your authentic voice and heart will speak to readers. Do not be deterred by rejection. Keep writing, keep knocking on doors, keep sending out work. Never have… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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February 27, 2017

BREATHE

Dear Author, Writing is just as psychological and spiritual as it is physical. The level of mental clarity necessary to write books is not something that any writer can ignore. From reaching out to people for special appearances, book signings, and speaking engagements, it goes without saying that taking on this enormous responsibility will require… 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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.