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June 11, 2018

Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest Rules, Entry Criteria, Prizes and Guidelines

Guys!! Don’t forget about the poetry contest! I don’t want to have to keep these prizes to myself. Because, ya know, I will. But I don’t want to guys. I don’t wanna. To learn more about how to enter, visit the ORIGINAL POST HERE. It has already been shared and I don’t want to break… Continue reading

Articles, Poetry

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June 6, 2018

“Revolution: The Nora White Story (Book 2)” by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Thank you Felicia for the promo. Most appreciated. Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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May 30, 2018

The Revolution is Here

About. When Nora White is drugged by her friend she is forced to deal with the harsh reality of life in the North. She meets Keisha and the women catch a ride to The Den, a gambling and numbers hole-in-the-wall in Jacobsville New York. Unlike the upper echelon of Harlem, Nora’s new friends are hustlers… Continue reading

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May 16, 2018

Jenifer Lewis Talks Self Awareness, Mental Illness, Sex Addiction + More

Really enjoyed this interview with Lewis with the Breakfast Club. She got me pumped to finish my own memoir! I may be quiet and reserved but I love realness and I love people (as an introvert, extroverts keep me balanced lol). I love real people because life is real. The rest of ya’ll can walk… Continue reading

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April 30, 2018

Author Spotlight: Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest Judge: Tehilayah Ysrayl

Today we are introducing and spotlighting Tehilayah Ysrayl, mother, wife, poet and our 2nd Annual Poetry Contest judge! Join me as we catch up. Tehilayah, whose name means song of praise, is an aspiring author and poet who was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She attended IPFW and Ivy Tech Community College and… Continue reading

Poetry

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April 29, 2018

Author Caution: Be Careful Linking to Pirate Sites

STOP: Authors, Be Careful I’ve been sitting on this article since February (See screenshot below) and had almost decided not to publish it. After seeing Chris share the article on Piracy, Plagiarism and Impersonation however, I thought maybe it was time for me to open my mouth about this. Back in February, information surfaced about… Continue reading

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April 26, 2018

Let’s Congratulate Don! Introducing DSM Publications!

Guys, help me to congratulate my author friend Don Massenzio on his new business endeavor. DSM Publications offers Editing and Formatting services to Indie Authors at a reasonable rate with advice and networking with other authors. Don is a big supporter of this blog so I am delighted to return the favor! Be sure to… 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.