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April 21, 2017

Tragic, Senseless Losses…

The death of Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first African-American woman, and the first Muslim, to serve on New York’s highest court and the shooting of Karen Smith, a teacher, in San Bernardino, shot and killed by her estranged husband. Continue reading

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April 21, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – The Sleeping Serpent by Luna Saint Claire

Title: The Sleeping Serpent: A Woman’s Struggle to Break an Obsessive Bond with her Yoga Master Author: Luna Saint Claire Print Length: 428 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1928816762 Publisher: Compelled Books (October 19, 2015) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English ASIN: B016LUUB1K In The Sleeping Serpent, the deceitful yoga teacher Nicolas (Nico) becomes… Continue reading

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April 20, 2017

Throwback Thursday Jam – Deniece Williams – Silly

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April 19, 2017

No Whining Wednesday – Don’t be a Negative Nancy

Welcome back to another episode of No Whining Wednesday, the only day of the week where you do not get to whine, complain, or criticize. Now, if you are new to this blog or new to this segment please visit the first post HERE for more on what this post is all about. What is… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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April 18, 2017

Sky

Who can regret the wind’s chill and the smell of the air in the spring when the sun sets? I love it when the heavens bleed crimson with splashes of leftover daylight prophesying hints of yellow like screaming oracles; burnt orange clouds cementing inside the belly of the sky. I love the way birds defy… Continue reading

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April 18, 2017

How can we encourage more readers to leave reviews for our books?

Excellent idea from Sally on encouraging reviews. I think some people think leaving a review means writing a literary critique. A small reminder that it is just them leaving their opinion about the book is most excellent. Continue reading

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April 17, 2017

Author Interview: 21 Questions With Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE: ? your humble host Occasionally on the blog we will talk with one of our author friends, gaining valuable insights into their behind the scene world. Today we meet with Yecheilyah Ysrayl, an extraordinary writer and book blogger, among other things. ? Join me as we delve deep – or as… 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.