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January 19, 2017

Indie Author Support: Are You Harmful or Helpful?

This post came, literally, out of nowhere. In no way did I intend on taking an hour out of my schedule to write this post, but I wanted to share this article that was delivered to my email and get some feedback on it. It’s a great conversation starter. http://www.creativindie.com/the-cardinal-sin-of-self-publishing/ According to Derek, the cardinal… Continue reading

self-publishing

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January 19, 2017

90s Throwback Thursday Jam – Jon B, They Don’t Know

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Throwback Thursday Jams

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January 18, 2017

No Whining Wednesday – The Silver Lining

Remember, it’s no whining Wednesday! The one day of the week where you do not get to Whine, Complain, or Criticize. Is this your first NWW? Check out the first post for details on what it’s about. Click Here. Our inspiring quote for today is about the Silver Lining. But first, what is the silver… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday, Quotes N Notes

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January 17, 2017

5 Mistakes Authors Make on Social Media

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz: ? by Michael Cristiano I thought writing a novel was the hard part. I thought endless drafting and editing and proofreading involved the most work when it came to being a writer. I was wrong. My debut novel has been on sale for a little less than a month, and I… Continue reading

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January 17, 2017

The Brotherhood

He is the invisible man. His strength a hushed whisper overshadowed by feminism or the piercing pain in her song. Scattered notes torn in half with thoughts unspoken and slavery chords not so easily broken. The patent leather image of mama and the broken-down brotherhood of papa. I know only because it’s painted on the… Continue reading

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January 16, 2017

Calling All Indie Artists!

Originally posted on Lisa W. Tetting: Calling All Indie Artists!? I have decided to start a new feature on my blog called ‘Indie Shine’. This will begin in February 2017!? ?The purpose is to shine a spotlight on individual indie artists. It doesn’t matter what your chosen field is as long as you are indie… Continue reading

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January 12, 2017

Write Like You Mean It

Like a fist full of light and the sun is going down Write Like your life is on the line And you got something to die for. Continue reading

General Topics, Poetry

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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.