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July 12, 2017

My Nora Experience (and applying advice)

Book One in The Nora White Story drops in just three days (depending on when you’re reading this). What a journey it has been. I now know what I want to do and what I definitely do not want to do with Book Two. The feedback has been amazing so far and I mean both… Continue reading

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July 3, 2017

Featured Author – Interview – The Return Of Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Writer's Treasure Chest: Welcome back! You were a guest on ‘Writer’s Treasure Chest’ before, where we learned about writing in your life and your projects. Let’s see what you can tell us today: 1. Are you still writing in the same genre as you did before, and if not, why did you… Continue reading

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July 2, 2017

Poetry Contest Reminder: Closing July 19, 2017

As you all know, I am running my first ever poetry contest in honor of my upcoming release Renaissance: The Nora White Story (Book One) which features poetry and is available now for eBook preorders. Click Here to order at the low price of $1.99 before the price goes up on July 15th. This book… Continue reading

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July 1, 2017

Nora PreOrders

Note: This post is pre-scheduled to go out. I am away from the computer at the moment so it may take me awhile to respond to comments. Renaissance: The Nora White Story (Book One) is now available for eBook preorders. Get it now. The price goes up July 15th! {The paperback will be available July… Continue reading

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June 26, 2017

Colleen’s Coming Attractions – “Renaissance – The Nora White Story,” by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Learn more about Renaissance in Colleen’s Feature of my soon to be release. As stated I am still away from the blog but I will be re-blogging any guest posts or interviews as they come in. Introduce Yourself will also continue to go out on Mondays so be sure to stay tuned for a chance… Continue reading

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June 15, 2017

Book Review – Renaissance: The Nora White Story by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Lisa W. Tetting: It has been a year of Sundays since I did a book review on this blog, but when this book came along, I couldn’t help myself. It gave me so many feels I couldn’t help myself! Here are my thoughts: Nora White is a farm girl from Mississippi who… Continue reading

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June 9, 2017

Guest author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl – Speaking it into existence

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo: This picture was taken last year at a restaurant in Atlanta. I had just finished a book signing for the release of Book 3 in The Stella Trilogy and was to act in the stage-play Blakk Amerika: From Prophets to Pimps the next day. Hungry, me and two… 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.