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 …
It’s publication day for The Smoke That Thunders
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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I got my very first Kirkus Review!
The Smoke That Thunders got a glowing Kirkus Review and I couldn't be happier. Pre orders are still live, so if you're itching to get a hardcover copy, don't hesitate to. You can also request an e arc on Netgalley to read before publication date which is April 9th.
Request The Smoke That Thunders on Netgalley
The Smoke That Thunders has been available on Netgalley for a while now and readers have started requesting for it. I'm so excited people are already reading my book! To request for a free e arc, follow the link below. If you get an arc, please don't forget to leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon …
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The Smoke That Thunders is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!!!
Got the email last night that my debut YA fantasy novel is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! It such an honour to be selected. Many thanks to the guild for picking my book. Whohoooooooo! The Smoke That Thunders is up for preorder PREORDER
The Smoke That Thunders is on Edelweiss!
I'm so excited to share that my forthcoming young adult fantasy is now available on Edelweiss. So if you would like to read and review this book, please request for it. Request The Smoke That Thunders on Edelweiss Blurb From a debut Nigerian author: a spectacular young adult fantasy rooted in West African mythology and …
Exclusive cover reveal of The smoke that thunders on Paste magazine
I never expected that my cover will be exclusively revealed on Paste Magazine. But here it is! Exclusive cover reveal and Q and A with Paste Magazine And yes, I have a new book coming out April 9th next year from Norton young readers. It's a young adult fantasy and it's a really exciting story. …
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Cover Reveal for Love is Beautiful when in Bloom by Lara T. Kareem and Review!
What a gorgeous cover! Summary Featuring seven short stories, Love is Beautiful When in Bloom is a buoyant and soft collection that explore what it means when people meet and form a connection that ultimately blossoms into love.Written with compassion, care and love, these light and sweet stories will keep you captivated as you encounter …
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I have an agent!
It is with profound joy I announce that I am now represented by the Accord Literary agency. It has been one of my dreams to have an agent and now I have two. Accord Literary is a partnership formed by Sarah Odedina and Deborah Ahenkorah Osei-Agyekum to mentor, develop and encourage writers based in Africa …
My Review Of The Deep Blue Between By Ayesha Harruna Attah
Author: Ayesha Harruna AttahBlurb - Twin sisters Hassana and Husseina’s home is in ruins after a brutal raid. But this is not the end but the beginning of their story, one that will take them to unfamiliar cities and cultures, where they will forge new families, ward off dangers and truly begin to know themselves.As …
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