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  • Writing Resources – Creating Characters in Nairobi

    I love writing Fiction, and as a result, I’m always on the prowl for new tricks to use to make my writing better.  This week, I’ll share some of those articles that are useful, entertaining, mind boggling and a bit intimidating.  This Writer in Nairobi wishes there were more chances to attend Creative Writing Seminars,…

  • Poetry Week Ends – Recap

    Poetry Week Ends! I’m kind of sad about that because there are so many poems.  I found so many that I don’t think I could reach the end in the next five years.  There are a lot of poets from Kenya out there, quietly posting their work and talent on their blogs.  Which made me…

  • Poetry Week – Salem Lorot’s Meditations of a Father

    I found this poet through an interview on Poets United : Life of a Poet.  Salem Lorot’s interview was so candid, I just had to go check out his work.  This is his blog, he’s posted a lot of poems there, and I only chose one that spoke to me.  Maybe you might find more…

  • Poetry Week – Njau Njeru’s Demons of Her Love

    I found this poem on the Kenya Poets Lounge Group on Facebook. It is written by Njau Njeru.  The only way to connect with him is through his facebook.  So, if you like the poem, and want to send him an encouraging word, please send him a message on  facebook or on the Poem link…

  • Poetry Week – Maureen’s Obsession

    Poetry Floweth!  Here’s another poem that’s crossed my desk.  This one is by a fabulous lady who is an emerging entrepreneur.  Her name is Maureen and you can visit her blog to learn more about the struggle that is sustaining a business in Nairobi. She has great insight on how to face some of those…

  • Poetry Week – Namatsi Lukoye’s I’m Not Yours to Fix

    Today, this blog features, Namatsi Lukoye.  She’s a poet, writer and performs Spoken Word. Here’s Namatsi Lukoye  by Namatsi: I would love to call myself a fashion designer but I guess that name is reserved for people who know exactly what they are doing in that profession like Angie (my mum). I am an all…

  • Poetry Week – Nakitare’s You Break My Heart

    Poetry Week continues…. Today, we take a look at a poem by a man named Sammy Nakitare. I visited his blog through a page on Facebook, and found this lovely post.  Visit Sammy’s Blog and show him some love.  He has great talent with words.     You Break My Heart by Sammy Nakitare You can…

  • Poetry Week – Ask My Shoes by H-ART the Band

     H_ART the Band   This charming group kicks off our Poetry Week with a song called Uliza Kiatu(Ask My Shoes).  The best part of this song is the play on words, it makes you smile, chuckle and laugh, so effortlessly, that by the end of the song, you want to hit repeat and listen again.…

  • Poetry Week – Reflection

    Dr. Maya Angelou – An Inspiring Woman Last week, one of the greatest poets, Dr. Maya Angelou, passed on, and it had me reaching for her works.  Reading back on the many great words she’s shared with the world.  Cataloging lessons learned in her life and thought-provoking poems that make us pause.  She’s taught and…

  • Drumbeats : Romance Novels set in East Africa

    I’ve read romance novels since I was old enough.  I used to steal my mom’s stash of weekly stories from Reader’s Digest, so old, that I don’t think they publish them anymore.  Then it was the high school romance books; from Sweet Valley High series, Mills & Boon, and Harlequin Romance, graduating to authors such…