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June 5, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Michael Williams

What is your name and where are you from? My name is Michael Williams, or as I’m called in this wonderful world of the interwebs, Cerealsensei. I was born in Austin, Texas but I spent a large portion of my life in Baltimore, Maryland where I was raised. What does Cerealsensei mean? The name Cerealsensei… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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June 3, 2019

A Word of Encouragement for Independent (Indie) Authors / Publishers

Let’s just say May was a trying month for me. I had a birthday but otherwise inwardly, mentally, I struggled. And while I am not ready to talk about it, I want to use this as an occasion to lift you in case June is that month for you. In case July is that month… Continue reading

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June 3, 2019

#LitMag Poetry Magazine 2019 is LIVE

LitMag 2019: Vol 1, Issue 1 Poetry is all around us. It’s in the wind’s whistle, the chirping of the birds, the kiss of a loved one. Poetry is my husband’s scent and my mother’s smile. We would like to welcome you to the first issue of the Literary Korner Publishing Magazine (LitMag) for poets.… Continue reading

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May 30, 2019

The Poetry Magazine Proof

So I come home and look what’s here! The proof for our Poetry Magazine featuring the winners and honorable mentions of last year’s contest. It’s so beautiful! I am happy with the way it came out. It’s thick, sturdy, and colorful! The picture doesn’t do it justice. It looks more like the digital version in… Continue reading

Poetry

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May 30, 2019

Don’t Overpay to Play

I posted this message to my IG this morning and I thought I would post it here as well. I have added more bullet points after realizing how much this also applies to Indie Authors and our writing careers as well as real life advice. Don’t go broke to sit at someone else’s table. Make… Continue reading

Articles

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May 28, 2019

The 32nd Year: A Reflection

I am in the 32nd year of my life journey even though the gray in the front of my locs won’t let me be great. I just had a birthday (5/26) and I am usually quiet around this time. (And yes, I do admit this is my pitiful way of explaining why *aside from author… Continue reading

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May 27, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author K. McCoy

What is your name and where are you from? My name is K. McCoy, and I am from Fort Myers, FL. What’s your favorite color? My favorite is blue. What’s the most difficult thing about being a writer? The most exciting thing? I would have to say that the most difficult thing about being a… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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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.