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January 21, 2018

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – The Unhappy Wife by Dr. KE Garland

Title: The Unhappy Wife Author: Dr. K.E. Garland Print Length: 83 pages Publisher: Katherin Garland Publication Date: October 17, 2016 ASIN: B01J96KOCE Although I am a happy wife, this book is essential for all women because it gives insightful advice about the many ways that women can be unhappy in marriage beyond the relationship itself.… Continue reading

book reviews

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January 21, 2018

My Independent Bookstore Journey – The Purpose Beneath the Surface

As you all know, I have been spending less time on social media and more time getting out into the community and networking with local Independent bookstores. I am doing this as part of my goal to try things out for myself and to be a witness to the experience so I know what works… Continue reading

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January 17, 2018

Throwback Thursday Jam, 00s – India Arie, Get it Together

She is singing my life right now. “EC, get it together!” Lol. Enjoy. (…these some powerful lyrics tho frfr) Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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January 17, 2018

Guilty

I vomit kindness from my gut And I am overflowing (drowning) in compassion for people who have none for me. Guilty I let them swim here for free. Continue reading

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January 17, 2018

On Healing

Wow. I miss you guys! Feel like I’ve been gone foreeverrr. Briefly, I’ve been, admittedly, in a funk. Not all of the time. Being away from social media has definitely been productive for sure work wise. But personally, it’s like this year arrived and I suddenly felt extremely down, lonely and secretly, I wanted… Continue reading

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December 29, 2017

An Alternative to ACX for Audiobook Production and Distribution – Jane Friedman

Has anyone tried ListenUp for audiobook production? It sounds interesting, though the upfront cost is pretty STEEP. lol. Aside from the service itself, I like what they said about Audiobook sales being dependent on the success of the book in print and digital format. Gave me a new perspective on how to approach audiobooks. My… Continue reading

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December 29, 2017

Flashback Friday – Whitney Houston, I Look to You

I wanted to post this for Throwback Thursday but time just slipped all the way away. Sooo I’m posting this late because who knows what next week brings. This song is my song of the week. Whitney did that. Every. Single. Word. 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.