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October 23, 2020

You READ – but do you leave REVIEWS? – by Chris Graham (aka The Story Reading Ape)

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: PLEASE If not, why not? I don’t have time The author probably spent a heck of a lot more time writing the story than you took to read it, no matter how slow you think you are, so why not take a few minutes to record… Continue reading

book reviews, General Topics

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October 22, 2020

How to Sleep Through the Night

Go outside and stand on the porch. Let the refreshing wind kiss your face. Listen to the trees as they laugh and sway. Welcome the sound of insects’ singing lullabies as the sun lowers itself into sleep. Bask in the beauty that is a changing sky. Reflect on the rich hues, reds, and orange-golds and… Continue reading

creative writing

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October 22, 2020

90s Throwback Thursday Jams – Dru Hill, 5 Steps

We were fiveeee steps! lol Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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October 20, 2020

The Mistake

This poem was inspired by Maya Angelou’s “We Wear the Mask,” and Paul Laurence Dunbar’s “Mask.” We define grief as tears, not smiles heartbreaking groans, and complaints an emotion-gripped body that bends and aches a display of physical pain is how we mistake what it means to grieve. We lookout for people who are visibly… Continue reading

Poetry

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October 16, 2020

FREE Ways to Support Your Favorite Indie Authors

Buying books written by Independent Authors is a terrific way to show support, and word of mouth is still a powerful way to make sure other people know of an author’s work without spending money. There are tons of ways to do this online. Review the book on Amazon – Amazon is still a powerhouse and trusted… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, artists, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, independent, indie, Indie Author Support, indie authors, readers, social media, support, wordpress, writers
October 11, 2020

The Fragility of Life

“Come celebrate with me that every day something has tried to kill me and has failed.” – Lucille Clifton Last week, on Saturday, October 3, 2020, I buried my mother. On Tuesday, September 22nd, we learned she might not make it. That night, I spent the night in the basement on the couch watching Grey’s… Continue reading

General Topics

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September 17, 2020

What is an ISBN and Do I Need One for My Book?

Today is Throwback Thursday, and I want to revisit the discussion over the ISBN. I have not given any Indie Author tips in awhile so let’s do it. What is an ISBN The short definition is the ISBN is a unique number used to identify a book. The code captures information about the book’s publisher, title,… Continue reading

self-publishing

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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.