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I'm excited to share that you can now preorder The Smoke That Thunders directly from Narrative Landscape Press. There's currently a 15% off sale going on. Hurry and get your hands on it before the sale ends. Preorder Here!
I published Not Seeing Is A Flower with Eraserhead Press in 2021. Since publishing with them I've only received two royalty payments. The third and last royalty payment didn't come through and after several messages to them, I was promised it would be sent again. That was the last message I got from them and …
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So last year I made the decision to self publish my post apocalyptic novella this year. The manuscript is currently with an editor and the cover is being done. I'm still deciding on the date but it will be a summer release. I'm a little bit nervous but ultimately excited to get this book out. …
I had an amazing time at Ake. I got to have a book signing and talk about my book. It was so lovely to meet readers and authors I've only seen online. And my books sold out on the second day! To be honest, one year ago me wouldn't have been able to go to …
I can't Believe I get to say that. I consider this a miracle actually. I'd already planned last year that I was going to go this year no matter. I was going to save up and go. Then I got an email from the festival organisers a few months ago saying they want me there. …
I'm happy to announce that my debut young adult fantasy novel The Smoke That Thunders will be published in Nigeria! Narrative Landscape Press acquired the rights and I couldn't be happier. Here's the amazing cover for it! I can't believe I have two covers for my book. It's a dream come true! I'll post more …
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I was so elated to see the review my debut ya fantasy novel got from School Library Journal. It came late but better late than never. VERDICT A mesmerizing fantasy. Featuring strong Black main characters combined with a brilliant, thrilling plot, this is a solid recommendation for teens who like fantasy with cultural and historical …
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If you follow me on Instagram you must have already seen the announcement. In less than one month, The Smoke That Thunders will be out as Audiobook! Recorded Books got the rights to publish it in this format and I've been working with the narrator who is so amazing to get the pronunciations right. So …
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There’s nobody coming to help her ..…‘I am learning how to do makeup. You can be my guinea pig,’ Efe tells me and laughs. ‘Won't you be my guinea pig?’ she says, laughing even louder.Don’t call me that you foul creature, the rebellious voice in my head replies.‘With a little makeup, I’m sure I can …
The day has finally come! I'm so grateful to God for seeing me through from first draft to release day. To my agency, and my amazing agent Sarah Odedina. To my publisher Norton Young Readers, my editor Kristin and everyone who's worked to get this book to final form. A big thank you! And to …
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