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February 17, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Twins or Nay?

I’m not so sure we should call this a fun “Fact” Friday. It’s more like a Black History Fun Mystery Friday. Who wants to play? Get your magnifying glasses out, you’re gonna need them! What if you were arrested and brought into jail, but upon entering were told that you had already been there? In… Continue reading

black history fun fact friday

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February 17, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Waiting in the Wings by Stevie Turner

Name: Waiting in the Wings Author: Stevie Turner Print Length: 199 pages Publisher: KDP (November 30, 2016) Publication Date: November 30, 2016 Language: English ASIN: B01M3MOEPV In Waiting in the Wings, Stevie’s mother, Dot is sick and getting worse as time progresses. Dorothy Eliza Wilkins or Dot had a breech birth. (My twin sister was breech… Continue reading

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February 16, 2017

RULES FOR COMMA USAGE — Building a Better Story

Bookmarking this. Commas are my weakness! I put them boys everywhere. In need of proper comma usage in my life 😦 lol Continue reading

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February 16, 2017

9 Best Grammar Tools For Writers

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: You may remember Mary Walton’s recent guest post, 10 Proofreading Tools For Writers. This is another fine list of author resources compiled by her. Oh, and here is one of my favorite comics of all time: 9 Best Grammar Tools For Writers The most interesting, fascinating book can fall… Continue reading

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February 16, 2017

Throwback Thursday Jam – Between the Sheets, The Isley Brothers

Alright now ladies, make sure you keeping the spark! Lol ; ) Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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February 15, 2017

No Whining Wednesday – Change Your Perspective

Welcome back to No Whinging Wednesday! The only day of the week where you do not get to whine, criticize, or complain. If you’re new to this, please check out post one HERE. Today’s quote and message of inspiration and encouragement is from Maya Angelou: “What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday, Quotes N Notes

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February 15, 2017

Choose Your Words

Don’t act like these little black letters have no home outside the blank page. Like murder can’t come falling from your mouth. Like lawlessness can’t come ripping through towns like torn flesh from heavy winds. Choose your words as if the next phrase has the potential to destroy. Examine the shape of them as they… 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.