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November 4, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Jahnavi Chintakunta

This week has been great so far in the writing world. It’s my first week in Blogging U’s Writing 101 course! I’ve met a lot of new bloggers, followed a lot of them, and am really enjoying the process of networking the blogosphere overall. Anywho, in honor of Writing 101, my Writer’s Quote Wednesday quote… Continue reading

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November 3, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #2 – Write a List –Things I Learned

1. I’ve learned that music is better than medicine, and that the sound of laughter is better than music. 2. I’ve learned to be humble in confidence, but courageous in character. 3. I’ve learned that to love and to be loved is the true measure of success. 4. I’ve learned that goals must be directly… Continue reading

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November 2, 2015

#8: Respect Award

Thank you Lisa for paying it forward, as you always do, by nominating me for my 8th Blog Award, The Respect Award. I am truly honored about this award in particular because it’s something I strive to extend everywhere I go. I do not hesitate to give and it sometimes perplexes people but it is… Continue reading

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November 2, 2015

Writing 101 – Assignment #1: Why I Write

I bleed words for a living. How did this come to be? At what point did I decide that I would write? That I would be a writer. Since I have always loved to write, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact moment I felt compelled to confide in words as a source of strength.… Continue reading

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November 1, 2015

Stella Book #3: Book Cover Reveal, Blurb, Release Date

Title: The Road to Freedom – Joseph’s Story Author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl Release Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 Event Details: TBA Cover Reveal: Blurb Wealthy and clueless are just some of the words Joseph uses to describe his family. Deeply concerned about the state of Black America, a fight with his brother compels a young Joseph… Continue reading

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October 29, 2015

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews: SICK (Part 1) by Christa Wojciechowski

Title: SICK Author: Christa Wojciechowski Publication: October 1, 2015 ASIN: B014RQXI88 Genre: Psychological Suspense, Thriller, Suspense SICK is a psychological suspense novella about a woman with a very sick husband living in a constant vacuum of life-threatening illnesses. The offspring of wealthy parents, John and Susan Branch married and settled into an affluent life that… Continue reading

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October 29, 2015

I Promise You a Woman

I promise you a woman. You see I know what kind of girls you’re used to I know that little black girls can’t appreciate you like I can see I know that those little girls you’re used to doesn’t know what you’ve been through cause kindergarten fingers on small hands don’t know how to hold… 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.