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April 8, 2018

Author Spotlight: Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest Sponsor: Dr. K.E. Garland

Today we are introducing and spotlighting Dr. K.E. Garland, poetry contest sponsor! You may remember Kathy from her excellent Introduction Interview on this blog HERE. Well, she’s back and has a lot of exciting things going on! Join me as we catch up. Dr. K.E. Garland Katherin Garland was born and raised on Chicago’s west… Continue reading

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April 6, 2018

My Atlanta African American Book Festival Interview

I was interviewed by Atlanta’s African American Book Festival a couple months ago. Check out the feature at the link below! Also, for you Atlantians, be sure to register for the first inaugural AAABF festival this summer. “The Atlanta African American Book Festival is a great opportunity to showcase your work. Vending at the Atlanta… Continue reading

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April 4, 2018

The Secret Behind Disappearing Amazon Reviews? | Tina Reber

I came across this article a few months back but I want to share it now because, for the first time in my career, I have noticed that one of my reviews on Amazon (for Renaissance) is missing. Because of how hard it is to get reviews, this is obviously disheartening. I have never bought… Continue reading

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April 1, 2018

10 Lessons My Book Signing Taught Me

You have to learn to sell to a small audience before you can sell to a larger one. Sometimes social media can give a false perception of success, whereas we think we have to constantly be working and grinding and that we have to have a lot of people support us. The truth is that… Continue reading

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March 25, 2018

Remember

Remember that you get access to exclusive information when you sign up for my email list! SIGN UP HERE Here’s a quick tutorial: Access to my books for free News and Writer links / resources Updates on my projects / books I am reading A chance to promote your book using my platform (email me… Continue reading

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March 15, 2018

New Author Tip: Don’t Just Write More, Improve as You Write

I’ve heard it over and over again: “The more you write, the better you become at it.” I get it. It’s practice. The more you do something, the better you become at it. When it comes to writing though, I think there is more to it than that. You can write and write and write… Continue reading

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March 12, 2018

Resurrection

I am thankful for my struggles because one thing they have taught me (the one trait I strive to maintain as part of my character) is humility. I understand that I am flawed, that there were a series of awakenings that ultimately led me to the truth, and that freedom didn’t find me whole, but… 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.