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June 26, 2023

Is Anything Sacred Anymore?

Sometimes, I look at my people and wonder, is there anything we hold sacred? If not our bodies, then what? If not our history, then what? If not our truths, then what? If not our art, then what? If not our relationships, then what? If not the words we speak, then what? To what do… Continue reading

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June 18, 2023

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – A Subtle Art to Eliminating Anxiety and Stress from Your Life

Title: A Subtle Art to Eliminating Anxiety and Stress from Your Life Author: Michael Pukasta Jr. Publisher: Michael Pukasta Jr. Published: February 28, 2023 Pages: 104 According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in eight Americans between the ages of 18 and 54 has anxiety, the author writes in A Subtle Art to Eliminating… Continue reading

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June 6, 2023

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews -Menopause and the Black Woman by April S. Lily

Title: Menopause and the Black Woman: A Guide to Wellness for African Americans Author: April S. Lily Publisher: April Lily Published: June 15, 2022 Pages: 103 As women learn about the lack of knowledge on the subject, the discussion of menopause and perimenopause is becoming more common. (Even Oprah Winfrey is in on it.) The… Continue reading

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June 2, 2023

Author Vending: Things to Consider Part II: Vending Cost and Other Fees

Today, we are continuing our conversation on author vending. If you are new here, check out part one here. 1. Cost of Vending and What’s Included First, you want to determine how much the event host will charge you to be a vendor and what that fee entails. My requirement to vend at any event… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

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June 1, 2023

Why You Might Want to Increase the Price of Your Book on Amazon

Hey, gang! I had a most amazing birthday week! But now, it’s time to get back to work. I am dropping this quick update you may or may not have known about. Amazon is increasing its printing cost on June 20th. The printing cost is the money you pay to get your book printed. If… Continue reading

Articles, book reviews

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May 27, 2023

Unapologetically You

I am no longer doing anything uncomfortable to make others comfortable. Yesterday, I turned 36, and you would think this is a lesson I’ve learned by now. But Paschal’s restaurant was the straw that broke the camel’s back. It upset me for a number of reasons. But first, a little history. I chose Paschal’s because… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

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May 15, 2023

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews -Lifeline to a Soul by John K. McLaughlin

Title: Lifeline to a Soul: The Life-Changing Perspective I Gained While Teaching Entrepreneurship to Prisoners Author: John K. McLaughlin Publisher: Lifeline Education Connection Published: April 4, 2023 Pages: 237 John McLaughlin uses his skills in education and experiences running his own company to teach entrepreneurship at a minimum-security prison in Lifeline to a Soul. The author’s… 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.