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May 18, 2015

What Do You Want?

Everyone has their own set of ideas about what makes good writing and marketing. But the key to it all, I think, is individuality. No one does a better job at being you than you, and no one knows the intricate details of your story like you. For this reason, it is important to stick… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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May 5, 2015

Confidence & Courage

I once read something that made a lot of sense to me: “Always be humble in confidence, but courageous in character” Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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April 27, 2015

Going Swimming

“Nobody ever drowned in his own sweat.” – Ann Landers Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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April 22, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Crippled

I wasn’t sure what I wanted to present for this week’s episode of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, hosted by Colleen of Silver Threading. Even on into the night I still had no idea what to post. But, as my husband and I settled into the night and popped in a movie I found the answer. Right… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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April 21, 2015

Why Memoirs are Special

“…it is difficult for those who publish their own memoirs to escape the imputation of vanity. Nor is this the only disadvantage under which they labor: it is also their misfortune, that whatever is uncommon is rarely, if ever, believed, and from what is obvious we are apt to turn away in disgust, and to… Continue reading

General Topics, In Your Own Words

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April 16, 2015

Bad Relationship Advice in Movies

I don’t speak much about relationships on this blog. But what I don’t understand is how grown men and women continue to model their relationships after these Hollywood style movies, especially within the Black community. From Waiting to Exhale to Scandal these shows are far from realistic as far as strengthening a relationship is concerned,… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

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April 15, 2015

Writing Poetry

So I was thinking about poetry a lot this week. I’m in the midst of this like wondering moment if you will; a pondering of thoughts concerning poetry. I noticed that the inspiration I have to write poetry is different than the inspiration to write in general. It’s not like just sitting down and just… 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.