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February 9, 2017

Fab New Photo Of Harriet Tubman & 10 Amazing But Little Known Facts About Her Life

Speaking of Underground, here are some Fun Facts about Harriet Tubman from the Blackmail4u blog. (I believe Harriet adopted a baby girl too named Gertie) Continue reading

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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

Enjoy the Journey – Guest Post by Yecheilyah Ysrayl…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: I’d like to thank the world’s most generous Ape for this opportunity to spend this time with you today. I don’t take this kind of stuff for granted. It is an honor. Truly. __________ A journey is defined as moving from one place to another. Some… Continue reading

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February 8, 2017

It’s Release Day!

Originally posted on Reade and Write: Good Tuesday morning! When I started working on The House on Candlewick Lane a million years ago (at least it seems that way), it felt like February 7, 2017, would never arrive. But here it is, and I’m thrilled to have the book out in the world! For those readers… Continue reading

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February 3, 2017

My Advice for New Writers by John W. Howell

Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week: ? I was at a book signing the other day, and a person asked me a question that caused me to have to think a little before blurting out an answer. The question was, “What should every new writer know?” My answer at the time seemed to satisfy the… Continue reading

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February 1, 2017

The 10-Day Negative Thought Fast

Wow, this is great! What a way to end No Whining Wednesday (today was a good day.) I definitely want to try this. All About Writing and more Would you like a simple way to really change your life? Instead of merely getting by, you’ll find that your life can truly be exceptional when you… Continue reading

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January 25, 2017

It’s a jungle out there – watch out for the vanity presses #wwwblogs #amwriting #selfpublishing

Nice reminder. Dear Writers, do your research. It’s free and easy to upload a file to Amazon. If you must pay, read the contract carefully and know what you’re getting. 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.