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October 28, 2015

Join The Team!

Firstly, it looks like I am not going to get to Writer’s Quote Wednesday today. But, the good news is that I am going through my list of email contacts and while I am at it, have decided to share this message with you, my blogging buddies. Since undergoing a change in my first author… Continue reading

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October 21, 2015

Interracial Blog Feature Reminder for 10/22/2015

Oh, hi. I happen to be on my way to the kitchen. I think it’s going to be baked chicken and macaroni tonight with a yummy salad on the side. I shall also chill out with a glass of wine. But that’s not why you called… Just want to remind you to join me tomorrow… Continue reading

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October 14, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Getting Naked

Put your stones back in your pocket, there’s nothing freaky going on here. Minds out the gutters please. Great, now we can begin. For today’s episode of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, Colleen has asked us to appreciate a few poets. Initially, I was going to share something from Melvin B. Tolson but I have instead chosen… Continue reading

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September 30, 2015

I’m In Love With a Bookworm: Logo Reveal

For those of you who know me you know that I’m big on celebrating the little things. I try to appreciate all achievements. That said I am so excited about my new Logo! The designer was very patient with me and responded quickly to all of my changes to produce something that was not overtly… Continue reading

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September 30, 2015

Beware of Flattery

Everyone wants to be appreciated at some point in their lives. At some point, everyone wants to be loved and encouraged every now and again. Flattery however is not the same as genuine praise. Not only is it counterproductive but its borderline insulting especially for the person being flattered upon. It is almost like lying… Continue reading

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September 30, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Mariah Carey Hero

I have a song for you this afternoon as my contribution to Writer’s Quote Wednesday. This song is so beautiful that I thought I’d switch up my usual quotes with it. The verses that hit home for me this week were: “So when you feel like hope is gone Look inside you and be strong… Continue reading

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September 23, 2015

My Pros and Cons of Autumn

Cons: Yea yea yea, it’s officially Autumn, so what. Today marks my least favorite time of the year for the Western part of the world. For one, I don’t celebrate holidays, so this is the time where people look at me like I got 3 eyeballs, a long green nose, and… 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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.