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April 7, 2016

Real Writers Don’t Self-Publish

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog: One of the things I love about doing what I do is that I have the ability to connect so closely with you guys and speak on the topics that matter to you. Yesterday, a fellow writer shared an article from The Guardian, For me traditional publishing means poverty.… Continue reading

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April 7, 2016

Book Promotion – The Road to Freedom by: Yecheilyah Ysrayl

And don’t forget about The Stella Trilogy Spring Giveaway! Enter for your chance to win an autographed paperback copy of The Road to Freedom and the other two books in the series! Between Slavery and Freedom and Beyond The Colored Line! Enter your email address at this link > https://promosimple.com/ps/959f < beginning Tues. Apr. 12,… Continue reading

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April 7, 2016

Throwback Thursday Jam – Love, by Musiq Soul Child

He better sing this song yall……..lol Continue reading

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April 6, 2016

5 Common Writing Mistakes That Make You Look Like An Amateur

Check out these 5 common writing mistakes! I’m so guilty of #3! Thanks to one of my dear review buddies, I was made aware of this and am now able to watch carefully of jumping into people’s heads. I mean, how does Sally know what John was thinking? lol Check it Out Here: http://www.justinmclachlan.com/804/common-writing-mistakes/ Continue reading

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April 6, 2016

#WQWWC: Writers Quote Wednesday– James Baldwin

Welcome back to another episode of Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge. As you may notice, I have decided to go back to the traditional WQW for now. You can imagine my excitement when Colleen stated this was OK. If you can’t imagine it, below is my happy dance: OK, to the point. My inspiration today… Continue reading

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April 5, 2016

Writing Addiction: Part 2

Are YOU addicted to writing? • Symptom #2: Writers Block Frightens you As it happens, you’re actually thinking about writing. Your tummy feels nervous with excitement and your thoughts scatter ideas across your mind like Webster’s online dictionary. Now, everything is scatter brains and racing blood and completely unorganized but you do know that something’s… Continue reading

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April 5, 2016

The Message

Social Media has become a glossed-over, cloudy place. It is filled with fake personas and instant celebrities. People post pictures of their cash and checks on Instagram, for instance, and weigh their worth against the backdrop of numbers and likes. Instead of focusing on the message, we have focused instead on the screen and have… 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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.