38 episodes
Storyzfromyhair Lucie
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Originally a blog littered with short stories, poetry and random commentary, Storyzfromyhair has evolved into a writer’s lounge; A space where we kick back and talk about writing ; a book , short story or screenplay you name it - it’s all about the writing process and how we get things done - We won’t gloss over it, we will tell it like it is! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucie-chihandae/support
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Rudo Manyere - 3:15AM and Other Stories
Rudo D Manyere, is the debut author of 3:15 am and other stories, an aspiring screenwriter and reviewer of African literature on her youtube page "what's Rudo Reading?' Her writing has graced some popular magazines like 263 Africa Magazine and Afrobloggers. Rudo took the time to sit with us on the creative lounge and talk about the inspiration behind her first book; The research and editing process to the final product. Tune in !
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Momanyi Osoro - A Stranger; Symbols of Transformation
'My first memory of writing dates back to when I was 7 years old...' is the opening to Momanyi's preface in his debut anthology A Stranger; Symbols of Transformation. This is a collection of life, discovery, growth and of the art of storytelling brought to us by a young Kenyan author with big dreams and the potential for much literary success to come. Listen to him as we chat about his debut book, writing and the future on this episode of the Short and Sweet series; Storyzfromyhair podcast.
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Mugabi Byenkya - Dear Philomena
Mugabi Byenkya is an award-winning writer poet and rapper, based in Kampala Uganda. He was longlisted for the Babishai Niwe Poetry award in 2015 and has had his poetry and comics published in well known publications like Carte Blanche, Skin Deep and Best Canadian Poetry among others. He is an extraordinary young man that has wrestled with two strokes, loss of a father at a young age but has continued to pursue his passion ;to be an author. Dear Philomena is Mugabi at his most vulnerable. This amazing work has helped others heal through their own pain as Mugabi literally wrestles with his demons, page after page. Inspiring, raw and beautiful... Dear Philomena gives you more than a sneak peek into the writer but a tremendous revelation of your own personal struggles.
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Chimeka Garricks - A Broken People's Playlist
A Broken People's Playlist is a short story Anthology by Chimeka Garricks, a writer and lawyer with a distinctly engaging writing style. We talked about his writing experience, especially with the anthology and his upcoming works. Listen to the interview on Storyzfromyhair podcast
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Toni Kan - Nights of the Creaking Bed
Season 4’s series dubbed Short and Sweet as the Creative Lounge hosts writers that have penned short story anthologies. I caught up with Toni Kan , a born writer who has penned more than twenty books, a PR specialist and an editor as well. Listen to him speak about writing generally and his love for words! Welcome to season 4
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Kuku - Nearly all the Men in Lagos are Mad
Season 3's final episode of First of Firsts, takes us to Nigeria, where the Creative Lounge is graced with the presence of Damilare Kuku, an actress (have you watched Volcano, Dysfunction and 5:55?) and debut writer of Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad. A short story anthology that navigates the dating world in Lagos. The stories are poignant, sensual, heartbreaking, oh so raw and captivating. Tune in as we look at her inspiration, mentorship and who Damilare is behind her bold first book.
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