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August 12, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Aldous Huxley

For this week’s segment of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, as hosted by the lovely Colleen of Silver Threading, I take inspiration from Aldous Huxley: “Every man’s memory is his private literature.” ~Aldous Huxley The influence of memory in our lives is thought-provoking. Even if it’s just the name of a character or birthplace, memory plays a… Continue reading

Articles

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July 31, 2015

S / O to South Africa!

So yall know every now and again I check to see who stopped by the PBS Blog from across the water. I say every now and again because I try not to get too caught up in the stats every single time I post. I just don’t want to get distracted. I prefer to be… Continue reading

General Topics, Social Media Shout

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July 29, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Roald Dahl

So first I want to give a warm welcome to all of the new bloggers joining Writer’s Quote Wednesday. Yayy! So for today’s segment of Colleens Writer’s Quote Wednesday, I draw my inspiration from Roald Dahl: This was definitely not my first choice for Writer’s Quote Wednesday but it carries with it a memory that… Continue reading

Articles, Quotes N Notes

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July 12, 2015

Write Me a Picture

A blank faced lyric how dull is the stare of a ball point pen bleeding empty This collection of words all myth in mouth colorful descriptions that cannot pierce the skin or cut the bone and tendons of image What lay beyond the composition of a word undefined What triviality is a tasteless meal What… Continue reading

Poetry

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July 9, 2015

Books are…

“Books are meat and medicine and flame and flight and flower steel, stitch, cloud and clout, and drumbeats on the air.” ― Gwendolyn Brooks Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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July 2, 2015

When You Give Away Your Power

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General Topics

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July 1, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Anais Nin

My Writer’s Quote Wednesday author of choice for today is Anais Nin, her words speak truth: I don’t have much to add here; the quote pretty much speaks for itself. What are words without a voice? Let who you are be the inspiration to put pen to paper. What is it that you want to… Continue reading

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.