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March 10, 2017

Movie Night Friday – After Earth

Welcome back to Movie Night Friday. Doggie, say hi. I know what you’re thinking “That movie was whack”. Which is exactly why we are reviewing it today! This movie has so many messages it’s not even funny. And as a box office disappointment worldwide, I am sure that many of us missed them. About. From… Continue reading

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March 10, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Seneca Village

Got a short fun fact article for you today. I love finding the hidden treasure of black communities that existed and thrived that we’ll never know about (until we look). I’ve mentioned several of such communities on this blog in the past and here’s another one. Seneca Village was settled in the 1820s on the… Continue reading

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March 10, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Define Your Voice: Narrowing Down Your Target Market by Altovise Pelzer

Title: Define Your Voice: Narrowing Down Your Target Market Author: Altovise Pelzer Print Length: 43 pages Publication Date: July 14, 2016 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English ASIN: B01IGD5WXW Define Your Voice is a book that reads like a workbook designed to help authors discover their unique voices. By voice, the author means your… Continue reading

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March 9, 2017

Throwback Thursday Jam – Don’t Ask My Neighbor, The Emotions

What ya’ll know about this? Get ’em old school! This song reminds me of playing spades around the card table. *snaps fingers* Continue reading

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March 9, 2017

The Author Media Kit: How it Helps Me to Stay Organized

Since I got my butt kicked editing the hard-copy of my author media kit yesterday (the longer one I print out, not the one in the sidebar) I figure it will be the topic of today’s discussion. IT owes me that much! I have slowed down my writing articles a lot lately so I figure… Continue reading

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March 8, 2017

It is Worth It – Guest Post by Yecheilyah Ysrayl…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: Peace to everyone reading this post at this moment, for sharing these words on your blogs, and for giving me the opportunity to speak. I am grateful for the support and for the opportunity to build with you. Frustration, depression, sadness, and lack of hope is… Continue reading

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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

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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.