Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
So far I have written four books, three are part of the sageland series, and one is a critic of the Nigerian sociocultural and sociopolitical system. So far book one of the sageland series (the sky sage) has been published. You can find it on Amazon and bookstores worldwide
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The sky sage. It was inspired by multiple events, namely South African aparhied, the Biafran war, and the Nigerian algamation. All these events were rolled up and tossed into a fantasy world, relying heavily on igbo mythology for its world building
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Lol… I start a lot sentences with “and”.
I read about 10 books before writing one.
I love Quinton Tarantino movies, and I try to use conversation to drive intensity.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Game of thrones
Dune
Book of negroes
Achebe
Avatar, the last Airbender
Batman
Tales by moonlight and other African folklore stories
What are you working on now?
The osu confluence: book two of the sageland series
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
@sagelandbooks. Instagram
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write professionally. Meaning, write as though you were paid to write. Set deadlines, outlines, etc. Forget how you feel. Forget about your inspiration. Follow the outline and meet the deadline. And yes the first draft might be terrible, that’s OK. When all chapters are completed, edit professionally, again and again and again and again. Great books are a process of writing and re-writing
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Discipline is more important than skill
What are you reading now?
The four agreements
What’s next for you as a writer?
The moth king, book three of the sageland series
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?
Dune
1984
Loosing my virginity
The bible
Author Websites and Profiles
Obinna Ofor Amazon Profile
Obinna Ofor’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile