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February 2, 2018

Black History Fun Fact Friday – How I Almost Learned an African Language

Welcome back to another Black History Fun Fact Friday. Technically, I am still doing research on the article I had hoped to finish in time for you today. (I am actually sitting here trying to finish it.) Instead of publishing anything, I am going to push it back to next week. However, I don’t want… Continue reading

black history fun fact friday

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February 1, 2018

First, Build Yourself

“When a man starts out to build a world, He starts first with himself” ― Langston Hughes Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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February 1, 2018

Throwback Thursday Jams – Smokey Robinson, Quiet Storm

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Throwback Thursday Jams

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January 31, 2018

Good Writing Advice Acknowledges That Everyone Is Different

Originally posted on Meg Dowell Writes: I’m tired of reading bad writing advice. I’ve always hated it. It’s one of the reasons I started Novelty Revisions. Even though I wouldn’t have called myself anything close to an expert at that point, I wanted to fill as much of the web with good advice as I… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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January 31, 2018

No Whining Wednesday – Stop Overthinking

Welcome back to No Whining Wednesday, the only day of the week where you do not get to whine, complain or criticize for this entire 24hr day. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment, be sure to see the original post HERE for more on what this is all about.… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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January 30, 2018

Special Announcement

Good day loves, I’d just like a few minutes of your time. I am hosting two live events for those of you in or around GA: I am hosting a Double Book Signing and Community Meet and Greet Event on Friday, March 30, 2018 and I would love your support, those of you who can… Continue reading

Audience Participation, General Topics

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January 28, 2018

Disappear

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Quotes N Notes

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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.