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July 11, 2016

Do Not Ask What, Ask Why

We’ve known “What” since stepping foot off slave ships. We’ve known “What” since the crack of the whip. We’ve known “What” since Lynch mobs and sharecropping. We’ve known “What” since overseers, paddy rollers and colored signs. We’ve known “What” since the back of city buses and Jim Crow. We’ve known “What” since crack, ghettos and… Continue reading

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July 11, 2016

Self-Publishing: The Business of Writing 101 (6 Basics)

When I published my first book, I didn’t see my writing as a business. It was just me doing what I’ve always wanted to do. However, as I began to learn and as I continue to learn, I quickly discovered why Self-Publishing requires so much work: It’s a business. That doesn’t take away from the… Continue reading

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July 8, 2016

Before The Week Ends: Book Review Registry

Before the week ends, I’d like to inform my Authors reading that I have set up an online Book Review Registry to make it easier for you to sign your books up for a review. Book reviews are free. The readers fee doesn’t kick in until October 3rd so if $20 is not something you… Continue reading

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July 8, 2016

EC Quote Friday

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Quotes N Notes

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July 7, 2016

Throwback Thursday Jam – Wake Up Everybody, Teddy Pendergrass, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes

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Throwback Thursday Jams

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July 6, 2016

The Road to Freedom by: Yecheilyah Ysrayl

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July 5, 2016

Said is Dead

Writers check it out! Some words you can use to tighten up that dialogue instead of the dreaded said: Note: I want to edit this post to include something a blogger reminded me of in the comments because I think its important. It was something I woke up with on my mind and it occurred… 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.