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March 6, 2017

Why I Read

Because I can create peace in my mind Even if the world is not all that peaceful Because people write their truths And when the heart is contextualized hidden gems are found waiting to be resurrected and valued I read because reading is valuable And because books are the only place where you can learn… Continue reading

Poetry

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February 9, 2017

March is National Reading Month! #Celebrate

National Reading Month is upon us! Felicia’s got some great ideas. *Comments disabled here. Go over to Felicia’s place and see what goodies she’s got planned!* Continue reading

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February 8, 2017

MIA on Purpose

I’ve been intentionally missing in action this week. There’s a saying somewhere that says that when you’re working on anything that you want to succeed, it is really dangerous to listen to what everyone says. Sometimes you just have to tune everything and everyone out for your sanity. In addition to solidifying some business endeavors,… Continue reading

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January 23, 2017

3 Tips To Keep Your Reader READING: Cliffhanger Endings

Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE: Using my unreleased manuscript An Angel On Her Shoulder, I am showing you my techniques for reworking a story into a more readable, more enjoyable piece. It’s 45+ lessons in about 45 days. (To start at Chapter 1, click HERE.) To view it best, bring up the two versions in different… Continue reading

self-publishing

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December 4, 2016

How the WordPress Blog Subscription Works

I’ve seen an increase in people who follow this blog outside of the blogosphere (*Waves!*) which basically means they aren’t active on blogs. They aren’t on WordPress, or Blogger or any other blog platform but do follow me through email. For this, I think it’s important to explain some WordPress basics. After all, it wouldn’t… Continue reading

Articles

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November 9, 2016

Why I Ditched My Blog Sidebar – Guest Post…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: I took a two-week break from posting on my own blog a few months ago. In that time, I was refueled with post ideas but I also had the opportunity to read most of yours. In that process, I realized something I hadn’t paid much attention… Continue reading

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September 14, 2016

Why Authors Need to Be as Accessible as Possible

Post Quote: “As an author today, you know that every reader is valuable. You love your readers; you want to keep the ones who are loyal and reach new ones…The easier a reader can find you and buy your books, the easier it will be to reach wider audiences.” 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.