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April 22, 2018

Authors Beware: Amazon Gets Medieval on Paid and Traded Reviews | Anne R Allen

Very informative post. This could be why one of my Renaissance reviews went missing even though I have never (and would never) buy a review and have so far followed all of Amazon’s review rules. They are cracking down. I agree with the idea that reviews should be spread out, left not just on Amazon… Continue reading

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April 22, 2018

Mother to Son | Langston Hughes

Well, son, I’ll tell you: Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair. It’s had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor— Bare. But all the time I’se been a-climbin’ on, And reachin’ landin’s, And turnin’ corners, And sometimes goin’ in the dark Where there… Continue reading

Guest Poetry

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April 15, 2018

Just Leap

One of the most distracting things about being an entrepreneur is wanting to do right so badly that you fear doing anything at all, especially if everyone is pulling you in a lot of different directions or telling you why you shouldn’t do this and that. But as I said on one of the podcast… Continue reading

Articles

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March 25, 2018

Remember

Remember that you get access to exclusive information when you sign up for my email list! SIGN UP HERE Here’s a quick tutorial: Access to my books for free News and Writer links / resources Updates on my projects / books I am reading A chance to promote your book using my platform (email me… Continue reading

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February 4, 2018

Book Promo, New Cover and SALE Alert! – ‘I am Soul’ by Yecheilyah

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: It’s been a long time. I miss you guys! But I will be returning real soon. Until then, I have news. I am Soul is my latest collection of poetry and it released at the end of December but to be honest, I was never too… Continue reading

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January 28, 2018

Disappear

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Quotes N Notes

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January 21, 2018

My Independent Bookstore Journey – The Purpose Beneath the Surface

As you all know, I have been spending less time on social media and more time getting out into the community and networking with local Independent bookstores. I am doing this as part of my goal to try things out for myself and to be a witness to the experience so I know what works… 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.