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September 30, 2016

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – SICKER by Christa Wojo.

Title: SICKER – Psychological SICK Series Book Two Author: Christa Wojciechowski Print Length: 107 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1533513538 Publication Date: April 13, 2016 Language: English ASIN: B01CWGKIL0 I’m amazed that John can be even sicker in book two of Christa’s psychological thriller than in the first book. If you’re new to this blog,… Continue reading

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September 21, 2016

Reading to Write – Message for Aspiring Authors

Earlier this week, as I scrolled through my email, I came across my girl Lisa’s Guest Blog Post on the importance of having a good story line when writing erotica.First, I invite you to check out Lisa’s post (especially if you’re an Erotica writer) to get a better understanding of what I’m about to say.… Continue reading

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September 19, 2016

Why Black Girls Need Diverse Books

“Storylines with Black female main characters’ supplement in-school experiences where the stories of Black people are often misrepresented or excluded from the classroom curriculum. Stories with Black main characters fill in where classroom curricula leave gaps. In addition, narratives with people of color at the forefront introduce readers to new vocabulary words, customs, people, and… Continue reading

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September 15, 2016

8 Ways to Convince Book Bloggers To Review Your Book #wrtr2wrtr

Yes, yes, and yes! Be sure to familiarize yourself with that blogger’s review policy before submitting your request and FOLLOW their instructions. And yes, I do review books : ) *Comments disabled. Pls respond to original post* Post Quote: “Book bloggers actually do want to review your book! But we don’t have a lot of… Continue reading

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September 4, 2016

No, the Internet Has Not Killed the Printed Book

“Even with Facebook, Netflix and other digital distractions increasingly vying for time, Americans’ appetite for reading books — the ones you actually hold in your hands — has not slowed in recent years, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. Sixty-five percent of adults in the United States said they had read a… Continue reading

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August 26, 2016

EC Quote Friday

I don’t usually include any talking points with my EC Quotes, but I had to on this one because one of the most valuable skills that I’ve gained as a Book Reviewer within the past year is the studying of books. Not only do I simply read them, but now I am also in the… Continue reading

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August 24, 2016

When Did You Fall in Love with Writing?

No. Not when you started writing, but when you fell in love with it. I’ll go first. Freshman year, High School, Survey Literature. Mr. Clark didn’t know it, but his vocabulary list had me open. He thought I’d look up definitions. He was wrong. I devoured them. I tried using every new word in a… 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 my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.