Favourite Fantasy books of the year 2019
There’s only so many times I can say I love reading and I’m sure I’ve said it more than anyone has the right to say. There is just something about disappearing into a fictional world and not recognizing your own world when you return. I notice the books I read linger with me because I’m …
My goals for December + new writing challenge?
November has come and gone and almost took my dreams with it. My major goal for last year was to participate in and win #NaNoWriMo2019 which I shared on my Instagram. But, I failed. I got through the first six days and after that, it was like my mind just closed that chapter. I didn’t …
Excerpt from my Work In Progress
The food was never enough. The Aare wanted them hungry. “Hungry men are angry men,” he always said. “And angry men make great soldiers.” “Hungry men are also weak men,” Dara said when The Aare turned his back. “And weak men make terrible soldiers.” He gulped down his bowl of garri. “But of course, no …
The Promise of Fun: Why you should totally indulge your curiosities
I can’t remember the number of times I’ve bee asked (or I’ve asked myself), “Why are you doing this?”I can’t count the number of times I’ve tried to find a deep answer. I’m an explorer. I like to chase my curiosities. I have so many diverse interests that do not fit into a niche or …
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BURRRRN! What to do when you hit a creative ‘block’
There’s a feeling I know all too well. The one that happens when you put pen to paper or hands on keyboard and you’re just STUCK. You stare at the blank screen for second, minutes, hours and your head hurts because you know what you have to do but you just can’t do it. People …
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