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April 13, 2015

Guest Feature – Top Five Reasons You Should Be Reading Poetry

by Nickole Brown (Found this on BookPage, excellent piece on Poetry) 5. Because it’s unnecessary. Yes, unnecessary, absolutely so, but only in the way that beauty and truth are unnecessary. Like an elegant armful of cut tulips brought home dripping from the store among all your pragmatic sundries, like my grandmother’s false lashes glued on… Continue reading

Poetry

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April 9, 2015

The Stella Trilogy – An update

As many of you know, I have a few projects that I am putting out this year. One of them is The Stella Trilogy. It began years ago when I was helping a student with a creative writing assignment. I am not sure what it was exactly, but it had to do with descriptive writing.… Continue reading

General Topics, Short Stories

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April 6, 2015

Need a Book Review? – Free Resource

I happen to be in a reading mood and as a result I am extending my hand to get into some good Indie reads. I am not the CEO of The Best Company Ever and the blog I run is small, but every little bit helps, and I am willing to read your book for… Continue reading

General Topics, Social Media Shout

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April 6, 2015

Self-Publishing – DIY Promo Tools

With the ever growing sea of Self-Published books, it is easy to throw up one’s hands under the pressure. One of the most challenging aspects of the process is finances. Many Self-Publishers do not have the money to invest. However, with Self-Publishing being the desired avenue for most authors, it has become an industry of… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics, self-publishing

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April 2, 2015

Dear Writers, A Quote Worth Remembering

“By writing and publishing your book, you have the potential to touch many readers. The possibilities are endless of how your story can positively affect others, whether it’s an entire town or just one person. It’s through stories that we connect to others. So keep writing, you never know how your message could change someone’s… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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March 30, 2015

Why We Write

Forget about birthing masterpieces, but when you sit down to write, understand your purpose for doing so. Think of nothing else. Un-expectantly you will stumble upon a work of art. Only, do not think of art. Think only of the ambition to write the story. As for the story itself, the drive will take you… Continue reading

General Topics

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March 19, 2015

Books I Hate

I love to read. Obviously. But there are some books I just hate to read. Not only do I hate to read them, I think I even hate to see them! I hate “How To” books for example and “Secrets to Success ” books. Just the sight of someone standing there with a cheesy smile… Continue reading

General Topics

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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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.