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March 1, 2017

No Whining Wednesday – We Haven’t Finished Yet

Happy Wednesday! Your favorite day of the week 🙂 If you’re new to this blog, learn more about No Whining Wednesday HERE. Today’s message came as I was frying chicken strips last night. I was also listening to some throwback jams (preparing for what to choose for tomorrow!) As I was listening I thought about… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday, Quotes N Notes

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February 28, 2017

Nora Excerpts – 1

“On that windowsill, she stood in the crossfire of people and lights and cars and bobbed her head to the beat of ragtime syncopation and driving brass bands to soaring gospel choirs mixed with field hollers and the deep-down growl of the blues. She danced to the groove of Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll… Continue reading

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February 28, 2017

Advice for Aspiring Writers from Nicole Dennis-Benn

“Ask yourself why you’re writing and who you’re writing for. Know in your heart that there is no such thing as one story….At the end of the day, your authentic voice and heart will speak to readers. Do not be deterred by rejection. Keep writing, keep knocking on doors, keep sending out work. Never have… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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February 27, 2017

The Business of Leadership

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Quotes N Notes

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February 27, 2017

Choices

There are many paths before us, a starlight fantasy for our dreams a dose of reality for our truths and a playground for our games all candy coated to look alike and we shackle ourselves to the decisions, we make paths unfold like red carpet occasions so that we may sharpen discernment and choice spreads… Continue reading

Poetry

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February 26, 2017

Dear Writer: STOP Releasing So Many Novels!

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz: ? by Michael Cristiano As I’m sure you know, dear readers (or Mom… Hi, Mom!), I’ve come to a couple realizations over the past year or so since the release of my first novel. The biggest revelation, the one where I decided to go back to writing for myself, I’ve written… Continue reading

self-publishing

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February 24, 2017

Movie Night Friday is Back

One day, a couple weeks ago after posting the Underground Trailer, some ladies and me were talking and joking in the comments about movies. I mentioned that I should do movie reviews. But, I realized I was doing a version of this already. It was two years ago in a PBS Blog segment called “Movie… 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.