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October 13, 2015

Inside Historical Fiction with Anna Belfrage

Anna Belfrage provides insightful advice for Historical Fiction writers. I also find this information relevant for all authors in general. Continue reading

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October 12, 2015

The Written / Spoken Word

OK, so you’re sitting down somewhere and you decide to read a book. Everything is going well and you’re sure that if given the chance you’ll win “The Best Reader Ever” award. You sit there and you think to yourself: “Wow, I am such a great reader!” All smiles as you professionally turn the pages.… Continue reading

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October 8, 2015

Unfamiliar Faces – Lost to History

Last week I published a post called “Unfamiliar Faces – Lost to History” where I listed a few people who were affiliated with major historical events in some way but whom we do not hear much about. I stated that I will attempt to list a few every Thursday. This is not a promise. I… Continue reading

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October 8, 2015

Week #1: Beyond The Colored Line: Interracial Blog Feature with Misty Thomas

It’s kind of hard to believe this today, but as recent as 1967, there was actually state laws that banned interracial marriage. These laws weren’t overturned until the Supreme Court case, Loving vs. Virginia in 1967. In that case, the Supreme Court found that it was unconstitutional for the state of Virginia to ban interracial… Continue reading

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October 7, 2015

Special #Writer’s Quote Wednesday + #BeWoW Edition Part 1 – Finishing

Welcome back to another edition of Writer’s Quote Wednesday as hosted by Colleen of Silver Threading. Today’s Writer’s Quote is part of a Special Edition where I will be combining my Writer’s Quote Wednesday Post with my #BeWoW Post (Be Writing on Wednesday / Be Wonderful on Wednesday) BUT they are coming in two separate… Continue reading

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October 6, 2015

The Top 10 Must Haves

Love 2. Be Kind 3. Work Hard 4. Stay Humble 5. Smile Often 6. Keep Honest 7. Stay Loyal 8. Travel When Possible 9. Never Stop Learning 10. Be Thankful Always Continue reading

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October 6, 2015

Self Published Books and Libraries: How to Get Your Book onto Library Shelves

Originally posted on readers+writers journal: What Indie Authors Need to Know About the Library Market By Jane Friedman via Publishers Weekly It has become a cliché to talk about how e-book distribution has leveled the playing field for indie authors and made the publishing environment more democratic. But accessing the library market remains somewhat more… 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.