Bless the inky winds Flapping my winged thoughts Flying That increases the glory Of the sun Lighting the love The various lines and rhymes Metaphors, imageries and times None compare to the best – Not the many successes I crave Nor the anguish and fear of the grave None more is close To the … Continue reading »
TINY PUBLISHING TIPS FROM A PRO – MYNE WHITMAN
Hey Myne, I know someone who is self-publishing a novel and I was wondering if you have any advice for her? I would classify her book as “teen fluff”, and I mean that in the nicest way possible. Its not the same demographic as your work, but I thought it might be helpful to hear … Continue reading »
BENUE ANA KICKS OFF READING CAMPAIGN ACROSS SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BENUE STATE
11th May, 2012: The Benue State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors in line with the promise of the current Executive flagged off the reading campaign in Mount St. Gabriel’s Secondary School, Makurdi. The Principal of the school, Fr. Angus Frazer welcomed the association warmly, thanking them for choosing his school first. He said … Continue reading »
AT A GO (A SHORT STORY)
The bullet whizzed past. It was so close she felt the heat. The target car was a distance away. They flew their best towards it, and shot back blindly trying their best to divert the attention of their assailants. It was not working. The darkness swallowed the shapes that approached them and the only clues … Continue reading »
GUEST BLOGGER: Rosarii Gberikon ‘TRANSFORMATIONS’
I actually wrote dis post two years back,while awaiting my NYSC.It was a long wait,I stayed home for two whole years depressed and filled with anger,that’s actually what inspired this write up. Today makes it exactly a month since I lost my dad to a car accident.I still find it hard to accept that his … Continue reading »
THE VULTURES WOULD WAIT
Is it to your elegance that our inks dance in this tirade of misfortune? What filth oozes forth from your imperial sore of misruled rulership? Wouldn’t your eardrums be tickled by the drumming sicknesses that grow? When the feathers of your nest begin to prick and fall, remember: The vultures would wait. … Continue reading »
BENUE ANA PAYS COURTESY VISIT ON ANA NATIONAL PRESIDENT,PROFESSOR REMI RAJI
(This piece is dated and is published here for archival purpose only) The Benue State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (Benue ANA) paid a courtesy visit to the National President of the Association, Professor Remi Raji in his office at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. Represented by the Vice Chairman of the … Continue reading »
NOW THAT MUSIC IS THE FOOD OF SARABA, READ IT!: THOUGHTS ON SARABA 10.
I smile to think I have been following Saraba since their very first edition some few years back. It has always proved an interesting read, even when the busyness of life makes reading e-works an issue. Sometimes. I have tried all means with Saraba from reading on my system directly to downloading and printing. The … Continue reading »
Colourful Threads in the Nigerian Literary Fabric: A Review of Naija Stories by Unoma Azuah
Naija Stories makes a rewarding read because a sizable number of the stories in the anthology beam beyond the imperfections of the weaker stories. This collection adds a unique design to the tapestry that makes up the layout of the Nigerian literary fabric. The stories renew our plush tradition of yarning and knitting of anecdotes. … Continue reading »
new poem "BROKEN"
Reblogged from Poetry by Barry Mowles: BROKEN Bullies have dragged so many lives through hell, some of our children chose to rather take their chances up in heaven; These news reports are breaking my heart, and I am not just talking about 15, 16 year olds, I am talking about kids as young as 7. … Continue reading »
