Episode 234: In the Writer’s Zone with Abi Ishola-Ayodeji

Greetings Glocal Citizens! For this week’s episode we’re back in West Africa with Nigerian-American journalist and author, Abi Ishola-Ayodeji. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Patience is a Subtle Thief, was named one of BuzzFeed's best books of May 2022 and received a coveted Kirkus-starred review. As a journalist, she has showcased her talent across a diverse range of platforms, including http://ELLE.com, PBS, http://Ebony.com, CUNY TV, and more. Her career has seen her cover extraordinary people, communities, and events from New York City to Paris and from Nigeria to Ghana. In 2017, Essence Magazine named her among its Woke 100 Women for launching Beyond Classically Beautiful, an acclaimed photo story and media platform celebrating women of color who defy traditional beauty standards which you’ll learn much more about in our conversation. After years of struggling to write a complete novel, she adopted a winning plan that helped her finish her manuscript seamlessly. She landed a deal with HarperCollins upon her first submission to a publisher. As she continues to work on her second novel, she is also coaching aspiring authors on how to write and finish the novel of their dreams. Where to find Abi? www.aishola.com On LinkedIn On Instagram On Facebook On X On Youtube What’s Abi watching? The Chi Sex Education Game of Thrones Other topics of interest: Revisit EP 74 Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond All about Miami Gardens, Florida About Ibadan, Nigeria Why Ilesa? A visti with fellow Glocal Citizen, Funsho Ogundipe About Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and the stolen election More about the Center for Black Literature @ Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn and the Wild Seeds Writers Retreat About #imageactivitst, Michaela Angela Davis About the film The Devil Wears Prada James Baldwin, Toni Morrison and more about Abi’s Glocal Speak About Supacel and sickle cell anemiaSpecial Guest: Abi Ishola-Ayodeji.