Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in the seventh month of 1994. Though a graduate of Accounting, I discovered my glare for creative writing somewhere around the middle. So after my Bachelors, in 2015, I took some creative writing courses. In 206, I was longlisted In the Brilliant Flash fiction international prize and the Black letter Media short story prize. In 2017, I was a recipient of the Writersspace Africa prize for short story. I have written Four different books, all fiction.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘Pa John And The Riverside’. Kids love stories about Rivers, Mountains, Animals, an so on. I wanted to tell a good story to kids, so I wrote.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can write for seven hours at a stretch. I’m worried about this because I have some good piles of other works on my desk.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
John Grisham, Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda, and Jenifer Makumbi.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently writing a book about a chemical scientist who discovered what the world needs but some bad guys at the other end, want him dead because his invention will cripple their.multi-billion dollar investment.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best promotion method is really simply. The moment my book is published, I kick-start a five-day free book offer and advertise on my social networks.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I am a relatively new author. But my advice is: ‘keep writing.’
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing
What are you reading now?
Daggers In A Teacup by A.H. Okonoboh
What’s next for you as a writer?
Get a book done that will fetch me a couple of six digits.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Purple Hibiscus, The Firm, Origin
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