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April 22, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Crippled

I wasn’t sure what I wanted to present for this week’s episode of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, hosted by Colleen of Silver Threading. Even on into the night I still had no idea what to post. But, as my husband and I settled into the night and popped in a movie I found the answer. Right… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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April 21, 2015

The Creative Blogger Award

Thanks again to the blogging community for a chance to present me with another PBS Blog Award to add to my electronic shelves. I’m gonna have to get a wall for these…yesss. Special thank you to Lisa over at Rebirth of Lisa for another awesome nomination, thanks hun : ). Don’t forget to check her… Continue reading

General Topics, Social Media Shout

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April 20, 2015

Self-Publishing: Do Your Research!

When a writer sits down to write, he does not fully understand the capacity of that in which he seeks to embark. When he runs his fingers across the keyboard, or scribbles his heart into ink, he does not fully realize the power of his actions. Who would have thought a single chapter could change… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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April 16, 2015

Guest Feature – Change

From: http://www.keepinspiring.me/. Great Advice. Short but fulfilling. I especially love the last sentence. It is in my opinion the most important part of the entire post: “Change can come in many forms in our lives. It might come forcefully like a tidal wave, or creep along incrementally like a glacier. It might come in the… Continue reading

Guest Feature

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April 16, 2015

Bad Relationship Advice in Movies

I don’t speak much about relationships on this blog. But what I don’t understand is how grown men and women continue to model their relationships after these Hollywood style movies, especially within the Black community. From Waiting to Exhale to Scandal these shows are far from realistic as far as strengthening a relationship is concerned,… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

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April 16, 2015

Beyond The Colored Line – Part 1

Today is the debut release of Part 1 of Book #2, “Beyond The Colored Line” in the Stella Series.Below is a reminder of what this book series is all about: Stella is a work of Historical fiction, and is distinctive in its focus on one woman’s road to self-discovery against the backdrop of the African… Continue reading

Audience Participation, Short Stories

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April 15, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – The Closeness of Poetry

My contribution to this week’s episode of Writer’s Quote Wednesday is from Babette Deutch: “Poetry is important. No less than science, it seeks a hold upon reality, and the closeness of its approach is the test of its success.” Babette Deutsch I had a different poetry quote in mind for today, but of the two… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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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.