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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

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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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May 20, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Laura DiNovis Berry

What is your name and where are you from? I’m Laura DiNovis Berry and I grew up in Lititz, PA, a town that once had its own chocolate factory and now draws famous musicians in. Yess to chocolate. What genre do you write in, why? I primarily write poetry. I dabble in short stories,… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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May 17, 2019

3rd Annual Poetry Contest 2019: Tips and Best Practices

We are so excited to meet all the amazing poets who will be entering this year’s contest! Prizes include a $50 Barnes and Noble gift-card, promotion, and publishing in our 2nd Edition, 2020 Poet Magazine. Below are some tips and best practices for bettering your chances of winning this contest! (For the video version of… Continue reading

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May 8, 2019

VoyageATL Magazine

Hey guys! So I was contacted two weeks ago for an interview with VoyageATL Magazine and today the interview went live. What a way to kick off bday month! You can check out the interview at the link below. VoyageATL Mag 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.