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April 2, 2017

#BLOGGER INTERVIEW – Christopher Graham, The Story Reading Ape

Originally posted on TINA FRISCO: Chris Graham is much admired, respected, and appreciated in the blogging world. His indefatigable support of authors and bloggers is rivaled by few others. The Story Reading Ape‘s 4th blog anniversary is April 4th, and I can think of no better way to show my appreciation than by featuring him on… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

#MondayBlogs, Author Promotions, authors, blog, blogging, Chris Graham, Feature, indie authors, interview, promotions, reblog, support, The Story Reading Ape
August 15, 2016

20 Questions With Yecheilyah Ysrayl — Don Massenzio’s Blog

My 20 questions with Don. Today, I am very pleased to sit down with prolific author and blogger Yecheilyah Ysrayl. Her blog is one that I look forward to reading every day because of its positive and inspirational message. She is going to tell us about her work, her inspiration and a bit about herself… Continue reading

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#amwriting, #WritersLife, 20 questions, amazon, authors, blog, blogger, indie authors, interview, pbs, reblog, self-publishing, wordpress, writing
August 14, 2016

Author Spotlight – Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Writer's Treasure Chest: Welcome! Please introduce yourself. When did you start writing? First, I’d like to thank you for this opportunity. My name is Yecheilyah Ysrayl (Yecheilyah pronounced e-see-lee-yah) but most people just call me EC, and I started writing when I was twelve years old. What motivates you… Continue reading

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#amwriting, #SundayBlogShare, author interview, author spotlight, google, guest, guest post, Indie Author, interview, reblogs, self-publishing, treasure chest, wordpress, writing
December 16, 2015

Going Natural: When LinkedIn Profiles Turns to Racial Profiling

Originally posted on (not) Mixed (up): As I scrolled through my Facebook feed a few weeks ago, I came across a status update that was upsetting, though sadly not surprising: “That awkward moment when your decision to wear your hair natural comes up in an interview… and not in a complimentary way…” My friend Sonia… Continue reading

Articles

#WWWblogs, african american, black, black women, hair, interview, natural, natural hair, perms, professionalism, reblog, reblogs, weaves
October 29, 2015

Week #4: Interracial Blog Feature – Beyond The Colored Line with Andre Wells + Special Gifts!

Since this is the final interview I will skip through the semantics and get straight to the point. The Interracial Blog Feature was inspired by my new book, “Beyond The Colored Line”, and was created as a means to foster a better understanding of diverse relationships. Not just between whites and… Continue reading

Articles

#ThankfulThursday, african american, amazon, blog, blogger, books, gifts, google, interracial, interview, racial, racism, special, wordpress
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

Articles

african american, bi-racial, black, blog, caucasian, google, interracial, Interracial Blog Feature, Interracial Relationships, interview, white, wordpress, writer, writing
October 14, 2014

A Writer’s Art

“A writer – and, I believe, generally all persons – must think that whatever happens to him or her is a resource. All things have been given to us for a purpose, and an artist must feel this more intensely. All that happens to us, including our humiliations, our misfortunes, our embarrassments, all is given… 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.