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Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Fighting the Tide by Robert Bordas
Title: Fighting The Tide Author: Robert Bordas Publisher: HiStories Books Genre: Eastern European Literature, Historical European Fiction, Historical Fiction Pages: 344 Anna Onisko is fighting to reclaim custody of her daughter, a battle made all the more difficult by the political upheaval and uncertainty of postwar Hungary. It is 1946, and the country is still… Continue reading
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YAPC 2026: Introducing Michael Brooks
Greetings, Esteemed Readers! Today, we are proud to introduce our 1st-place winner for this year’s poetry contest. Michael Brooks is a spoken-word poet who turns lived experience, resilience, and reflection into honest, vivid performances. His work uses rhythm and storytelling to connect with audiences and make room for voices that deserve to be heard. But… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – The Salt from Their Tears by Andre Simmons
Title: The Salt from Their Tears Author: Andre Simmons Publisher: Bookbaby Genre: Memoir, Family & Relationships, Mental Health Pages: 273 Born on the South Side of Chicago in the mid-1960s, Andre “Dre” Simmons takes us through the many traumatic events he experienced growing up in the Cabrini Green projects. For those of you who know… Continue reading
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Winners: Yecheilyah’s 8th Annual Poetry Contest 2026
Greetings, Esteemed Readers! I know it’s been a long time coming, but a change has finally come. After spending months and long hours pouring over the poetic brilliance that comprises the poems of this year’s contest, we are finally ready to reveal our winners. Out of 19 submissions and six dope semifinalists, we have settled… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews -Distorted is the View by Khaya Ronkainen
Title: Distorted is the View Author: Khaya Ronkainen Publisher: QuillInInk Press Genre: Literary Fiction, Family Life Published: June 24, 2026 Pages: 299 pages Distorted is the View takes place in South Africa and centers on the Klassen family as they navigate several changes to their family dynamic, each change a thread threatening to unravel and reveal its… Continue reading
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The Loss No One Could See
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month On November 13, 2020, I found myself back in the emergency room. It was the same problem. Abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Yep. I was pregnant again. And again, I was losing it. A week later, on November 19th, I lay on the examination table with my knees raised,… Continue reading
