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October 1, 2018

Now Available: Even Salt Looks Like Sugar – a short novel

Sneak Peek: “What’s got you so happy?” said the dark-skinned, toothless woman. She was smoking a cigarette. But Lavenia was on that stuff and it had made her skin darken and cling to her bones. A lot of their neighbors was like this. They nodded, bowing low enough to be inches from the floor before… Continue reading

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September 27, 2018

90s Throwback Thursday Jam – Me and You, Tony Toni Tone

Yess. Boyz N The Hood 🎥🎤 “Well I ain’t ready for all that yet!” “But you ready to act like we’re married right?” Lol #Classic Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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September 23, 2018

When We Were Innocent

It took me a long time to realize Rick James Mary Jane song was about weed. For a long time, I thought Mary Jane was an actual woman he was in love with. Every time I heard the song I would smile, my heart melting at the sound of love. Even after watching the movie… Continue reading

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September 18, 2018

YouTube: New Poem Added! Listen to “Cheap” #Poetry #SpokenWord

This started out as something I wrote for myself. It wasn’t necessarily a poem. But I decided to turn it into something for you as well. I rewrote it in third person instead of first person. Do not be cheap with yourself. Know your worth. Know your value. Be you. Love you. Continue reading

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September 10, 2018

I am Soul Virtual Blog Tour – Day Six

Originally posted on When Angels Fly: I am Soul Virtual Blog Tour – Day Six Monday, September 10, 2018 @ 1:00p EST Bio. Yecheilyah (e-SEE-li-yah, affectionately nicknamed EC) is an Author, Blogger, and Poet and lives in Marietta, GA with her wonderful husband. She has been writing poetry since she was twelve years old and… Continue reading

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September 7, 2018

Meet My Sponsorship Friends

Being an Independent Author / Publisher can be expensive. Many self-publishers do not have large teams of people and companies rallying behind them or supporting them financially. And yet, Self-publishers cannot expect to do well without producing quality content. So, today I’d like to introduce you to my new sponsorship packages! Meet The Bookworm, The… Continue reading

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September 2, 2018

Introduce Yourself – Introducing Guest Author Tehilayah Ysrayl

Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Tehilayah Ysrayl. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Tehilayah Yahqar Ysrayl. I am from Fort Wayne, Indiana. For those who don’t know, tell us what your name means. My name means… 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.