Interview With Author Pamela Ogunleye
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Nigeria but grew up in London. I am the author of “Yes You Can Ola!”, a children’s picture book that was released early this year.
So far I have only written one book but I look forward to writing more!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Yes You Can Ola! was inspired by my childhood. I grew up as a child with lots of self-doubts. Nigeria was a very competitive environment for children. Of course for some children, it was amazing but for others like myself, it was difficult to navigate. However, my mum was such an inspiration and extremely supportive of me, especially when I feel like I did not have the natural capacity to do simple tasks such as riding a bycle or compeititng a sport it events or learning to spell.
Ultimately, the idea of the book is to encourage children to feel it is okay not to get things wrong when trying an activity or skill for the first time.
Apart from trying to inspire children, the book includes a nursery rhyme, and I hope they sing it with their parents as much as I loved singing it with my mum as a child
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really but it can take time to put my ideas on a paper.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many authors!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To be honest, I am still navigating the marketing process.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just go for it and enjoy the process of creating a book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You only live once, so enjoy it.
What are you reading now?
Jane Eyre – I love english classics
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully write another inspiring children book.
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?
Half of yellow sun
A piece of cake a memoir
Gifted hands
Author Websites and Profiles
Pamela Ogunleye Amazon Profile
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