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The Stella Series: Meet the Family
As mentioned, I am reviving the Stella series with a fourth book! For those who have not read the first three books, I’ll share excerpts, nuggets, and tidbits as we prepare for the fourth installment. Today, we are refamiliarizing ourselves with some of the family. Enjoy! Stella May Born in 1845, Stella is the daughter… Continue reading
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The Stella Series Continues
I published the first book in the Stella Trilogy in 2015 and revised it in 2020. I have been working on a part four recently, and I am excited to continue this family’s story. If you have not read the series, I highly recommend it in preparation for the next part. (If you read these… Continue reading
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Writers Wednesday – Chapter 2: The Women with Blue Eyes
Chapter 2: “Captivated” Byron brushed the lint from his uniform as he approached the home of his last client of the day. Walking up the steps he noticed the beautiful brick home in the well-groomed neighborhood. Must be HOA, he thought. Homeowners Associations had these rich white neighborhoods looking like no one lived in the houses… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – All Good Stories by Linda G. Hill
Title: All Good Stories Author: Linda G. Hill Print Length: 62 pages Publication Date: August 10, 2016 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English ASIN: B01JQWMQAE Familiar with Linda through her blog, Life in Progress, I expected humor. What I didn’t expect was to finish the book in two hours. Everyone knows I love a… Continue reading
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Writing 101: Assignment #4 – A Story in a Single Image
Conquering Mountain They say mustard seeds can move mountains. So how did I end up on the opposite side of it? Its tough exterior mocked the clouds hanging in the sky, mimicking their shape. Deceiving them like it did me the day Claire walked out the door. She didn’t take my heart with her, just… Continue reading
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#Book #Review for Stella Books #1 and #2 by Constance Humphrey
Title: Stella Book #1: Between Slavery and Freedom Author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl Print Length: 58 pages Publication Date: January 20, 2015 ASIN: B00T3G2KLE Rating: 5/5 Title: Stella Book #2: Beyond The Colored Line Author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl Print Length: 64 pages Publication Date: July 27, 2015 Release Date: August 24, 2015 ASIN: B013PQCKK8 Rating: 5/5 Page Turner!… Continue reading
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#Book #Review for Stella Book #2: Beyond The Colored Line by Christa Wojciechowski
Title: Stella Book #2: Beyond The Colored Line Author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl Published: July 27, 2015 Released: August 24, 2015 ASIN: B013PQCKK8 Pages: 64 Rating: 5/5 Genre: Black Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Short Story Nothing is Simply Black or White Stella: Beyond the Colored Line is a fascinating walk through the ages–from slavery, to segregation, to… Continue reading
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