The new date is now April 7th, 2025. I didn't want it to clash with other projects so I moved it up. I'm so excited for the new date. It means readers will get their hands on it much earlier. Ebook Preorder is available via Amazon. Preorder Here 🙏
The Smoke That Thunders has won its first Award!
I logged into Instagram this evening and saw that my debut ya fantasy novel is one of the winners of an award and I could not believe it! I didn't even know I was a nominee. The award is the 2025-2026 Tome Society Book Award. I'm so so honoured my book was chosen. Thank you …
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Cover Reveal For Barter!
Here's the gorgeous cover for my next book! It's coming out May 5th, 2025. And here's the Official blurb - A fast paced post apocalyptic novella from Nommo award nominated author, Erhu Kome. Perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor. Years after the rains stopped mid downpour and returned to the clouds, leaving Earth a barren …
The Nigerian edition of The Smoke That Thunders is available for Preorder!
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’m getting my rights back for Not Seeing Is A Flower
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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I’m self publishing my novella!
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’m back from Ake festival!
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’m going to Ake, as a guest!
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. …
The Smoke That Thunders is coming to Nigeria!
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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School Library Journal Gave The Smoke That Thunders a great review!
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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