Louisa Onome. Author of Pride and Joy
Q&A with Louisa Onome 1. Congratulations on the West African Publication of your novel Pride and Joy. What are your hopes for the reception of the novel on the African continent?Louisa Onome: Thank you! It’s a huge honour to have Pride And Joy published in West Africa, and my hope is that the story is able to connect with readers who see themselves in the pages. Also, I hope even amidst the tears in this one, you find moments to smile as well. 2. The phrase ‘Pride and Joy,’ is normally employed to express admiration and appreciation. Given the plot,...
Nnamdi Ehirim. Author of The Brevity of Beautiful Things
Q&A with Nnamdi Ehirim 1. Congratulations on the publication of your second novel, The Brevity of Beautiful Things. Tell us about the title and why you chose it.Nnamdi Ehirim: Thank you. With titles, I try to go with something that would capture readers’ attention as well as the essence of the story being told. This particular story is really about my exploration of the fleeting nature of friendships, the fleeting nature of happiness in friendships that last for a long time and the other emotions that keep friendships going long after happiness has left. 2. Your debut novel Prince of...