Confused?  Don't know what to get for your loved one this Christmas?  What about a gift of books? These are twelve (12) authors that have been interviewed and featured this year from erotica, fiction, faction, investigative journalism, romance, mystery, suspense, sci fi , fantasy, historical fiction and more. You can find their books on Amazon.  Gift their books today!  Merry Christmas! 

 

December is for Lara Daniels - Lara Daniel’s, Love at Dawn is the romance-suspense tale of forgiveness and redemption set in Lara Daniels fictional country of Zamzudan in East Africa. When spoiled and wealthy African teenager Tory Da-Silva meets broody Rashad Macaulay for the first time, she vows to make him hers. However, the price she ll pay for this quest will carry consequences of shame and guilt. Nine years later, temperamental Tory has become a fiery beauty and multimillionaire Rashad can no longer fight his deep desires for her. All seems set for Tory s dream to come true. But the dark secret she keeps from Rashad may be the one thing that may forever tear them apart. Read interview with the author by clicking here.

November is for Tendai Huchu - In the hairdresser of Harare, Tendai Huchu weaves a story set in a modern Harare Salon of love and secrets. What happens when a young woman falls in love with a man who just can’t love her back? How will secrets be revealed. Read and enjoy the intersection of love, culture, religion and traditions. Read the interview with the author by clicking here.


October is for Dr.Ngozi Achebe : In Onaedo: The Blacksmith’s daughter - Dr.Ngozi Achebe’s scintilating tale in which she fuses the history of the Igbo people to tell a story of a strong people before and after the advent of slavery. Read the interview with the author by clicking here.

September is for Sam B. Redd - Journalist Sam B. Redd, in the book, 'warped intentions’, spins a tale about a Television reporter who starts a relationship with a ‘perfect’ woman - only to find out that appearances often do not tell a complete story. Read the interview with the author by clicking here.



August is for Jude Dibia - In Blackbird, Jude Dibia discusess the mixed society that is Nigeria via fiction. This is a fast and fun read and for those that love stories that have stories within stories, this is a must read. Read the interview with the author by clicking here.

July is for Dr.Nnedi Okorafor- Dr. Nnedi Okorafor’s book 'who fears death' is a coming of age story of a young girl ‘ who is in jail and is going to be executed in two days and she is giving account of how she got to the jail. It is set in future Africa”. This is a sci fi/fantasy novel and the only one we read this year. To listen to the podcast, please click here.


June is for Tendai Tagarira - Tendai’s book Billi - the pink elephant at first seems almost innocent but it really isn’t. Using the style that George Orwell is known for - Tendai’s paints a picture of a Diasporan country in which difference isn’t celebrated. In this book, he talks about Bili who is exiled to a concrete jungle, where the inhabitants practice strange customs and dislike anything foreign. Will Bili survive their strange values? To listen to the podcast, please click here.

May is for Seyi Hopewell . In this book - Seyi tells the story of a young girl who marries the wrong guy because she felt she could 'manage' him. It obviously did not work out. Using this girl's story, she shows us that we do not necessarily have to marry the first guy who proposes to us. We must use some form of discernment. To read interview - Please click here


April is for Myne Whitman. Myne whitman ' a love rekindled' explores several themes, such as first love, conflict, betrayal, forgiveness and more via fiction. A fast and fun read. To read our interview with this author, please click here.


March is for Lola Shoneyin. Lola Shoneyin's is the author of the very popular book, 'the secret lives of Baba Segi's wives'. In this book, she discusses polygamy, culture, African men and women. Though, the book is fictional, for many that grew up in Africa connected in some way to polygamy, the stories, the conflicts, the resolutions will ring true. It is definitely a fast read and one that will keep you on your toes.  To listen to the podcast or read the interview. Click the purple looking script.

February is for Ayo Akinfe - Journalist Ayo Akinfe penned the story, Fueling The Delta Fires as one of a series of novels aimed at highlighting Africa’s sorry plight and the misleading image peddled about her. To listen to the interview - Please click here

January is for Zane - Zane is an erotic fiction writer who fuses sex, sexuality with every day life issues. Her books go way deeper than sex. She has written so many books and a couple of her books have been made into shows on cinemax. She is also a New York Times Best Selling Author.

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