Hi there! 2023 is almost over, and I hope it’s been a good year for you. For me, it was a challenging year writing wise. Nevertheless, I do have some wins that are worth celebrating! I started a newsletter, a writing club, and served the editing association in my province as a managing editor. Also, my story, “TheContinue reading I wrote a book for you, and it’s free!
Three weeks later, we’re in Akure to see my in-laws. My mother-in-law wants to see her grandchildren. The boys dash into the house and immediately begin exploring it as Dayo and I unload the car. “Mummy would love these clothes right?” I ask him about the clothes I bought for her and my mother inContinue reading I See You Through the Peephole Part 10
The events of the past weeks fade from my mind when I see my boys. I can’t believe how much I’ve missed them, they don’t look like they’ve lost any weight. They cling to me, trying to tell me all that has happened while I was gone. I gather that they’ve been walking on eggshellsContinue reading I See You Through the Peephole Part 9
Dear reader, Thank God it’s Friday! Wheew! I’m looking forward to the weekend, I need to put up my feet and finish a film I’ve been trying to watch and also finish a novel I’ve been reading. I hope you’ve been enjoying the series so far. Please feel free to leave your thoughts about itContinue reading I See You Through the Peephole Part 7
“We don’t have that book anymore. Somebody took it and didn’t return it.” Mrs Adams, the company librarian tells me. “Are you sure?” She looks a little irritated. “Yes I’m sure. I’ve been looking for it for the past ten minutes.” I sigh, another dead end on the project I’m working on. “Thank you.” AsContinue reading I See You Through The Peephole Part 4
November 2006 “Don’t worry miss, I’ll take care of her.” Mrs Cartwright said to Jumoke reassuringly. She took one last look at her daughter and forced herself not to cry. She would be fine, Mrs Cartwright would take care of her. Things had been more difficult than she had envisaged that they would be havingContinue reading We Knew Them Part 18
Caro I don’t understand Eno’s depression. She has just safely given birth to a child, what is so sorrowful about that? “It’s not a boy. My husband needs a boy. I have failed him again!” “Eno, is it your fault that you gave birth to a girl? Did you create the child in your womb?”