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September 29, 2026

The Real Purpose of a Book Review

With the popularity of Print-on-Demand Publishing and scammers hacking the Amazon algorithm, I believe we have lost the plot of the book review. It is not just an accumulation of numbers and rankings. If used strategically, book reviews still hold significant marketing power. There is also more than one kind of review. Independent Reviews Unbiased… Continue reading

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September 6, 2026

Gratitude and Black Reading Month

I’m a simple woman, and by simple, I mean it doesn’t take much to make me happy. As the scripture says, “I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.” (Phil 4:11). This does not mean that people should do the bare minimum when it comes to me. It just means that I… Continue reading

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September 1, 2026

Yecheilyah’s 8th Annual Poetry Contest: Semifinalists 2026

Please help us to officially congratulate this year’s semifinalists! These poets have advanced to the next round for a chance to win cash prizes. Please head over to Instagram and LinkedIn and show them some love! Not on either platform? Spoil them in the comments! @__iammikeb @uniqueandthelittletreehouse @iamchildprodigy @kegarland @_olops_ linkedIn.com/hannahirby1 We are not done!… Continue reading

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August 31, 2026

Decentering is not Self-Erasure

What do Mariah Carey, Jagged Edge, Bow Wow, Criss Cross, Da Brat, Xscape, and Anthony Hamilton have in common? Jermaine Dupree. From Criss Cross “Jump” to Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby” and Usher’s “Nice and Slow,” this man has had 11 #1 Billboard Hot 100 records. And I am going to tell you why… Continue reading

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August 11, 2026

Don’t Get Desperate

I logged into Instagram today and received a message that spoke to my heart. In the video, the sister spoke about not becoming desperate. In context, she was referring to the desperation we sometimes feel to fill a void in a quiet season. Not her exact words, but that’s the gist. I’ve been quiet on… Continue reading

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June 24, 2026

Are People Still Surprised that Self-Published Books Have Value?

*This post has spoilers.* The Polygamist, Netflix’s new series about a South African man with three wives and a side chick, is snatching everybody’s edges. Social media can’t stop talking about the drama. The story follows wealthy businessman Jonasi Gomora and the drama between his wives and his mistress. Jonasi is a hot mess. As… Continue reading

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June 14, 2026

1 Million Black Readers

I’ve always loved to read, and it was magnified in High School, when my auntie would make us check out no less than two books from the local library every two weeks, or however long we had before we had to return them. And she wasn’t done there. She also brought ALDI bags to fill… Continue reading

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