Tag: debut novel

A Year Already!

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I can’t believe it’s already been a year since my debut novel, Nairobi Ndoto, was released. So much work went into the book and I was thrilled when it published. This past year has given me even more joy because so much has happened since the launch.

I got to see my book out in the wild in a bookstore. I did my first ever book reading. People all over the world have read my book, from the US, to Austria, to Spain, Germany, the UK, Kenya, Italy, Canada, and more. And – this is what astounded me – most of them are people I don’t know. The experience has been humbling, overwhelming, and encouraging.

Have you read Nairobi Ndoto? What did you think? Leave a review or rating on Goodreads or at wherever you bought the book. This is a great way to support authors. Rating and reviews are the primary drivers for book sales.

If you haven’t read it yet, now is a good time to give it a shot. The ebook version will be on sale at a discounted price from September 15th (today) through September 30th. The ebook is available on Apple, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, Kobo, Thalia, and more.

Asante sana! Thank you!

My First Reading

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My reading at Shakespeare & Co. Booksellers went really well. I was blown away and awestruck by the turn out. As a new author, I had hoped for a handful of people – instead, we had the place fully packed! I am so grateful to everyone interested in Nairobi Ndoto who came out to hear me read. I hope everyone enjoyed the reading as much as I did.

Launch Day!

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Nairobi Ndoto is now available!

The novel is about three expatriate women who find their ndoto—the Swahili word for dreams—have become a nightmare when their world is thrown into turmoil by murder. Tilly, Pauline, and Zara each dreamed of a life abroad in Kenya filled with adventure, opportunities, and new beginnings. Reality didn’t match the dream.

If you’re interested in the story and want to check out the book, you can get it in ebook and paperback formats through Apple Books, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Thalia, and more. You can also order it through your local bookstore.

pre-order nairobi ndoto

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The release date is September 15th, but the book is already available for pre-sale in ebook format.

Nairobi Ndoto is about three expatriate women who find their ndoto—the Swahili word for dreams—have become a nightmare when their world is thrown into turmoil by murder.

Tilly, Pauline, and Zara each dreamed of a life abroad in Kenya filled with adventure, opportunities, and new beginnings. Reality didn’t match the dream. Tilly thought her move to Kenya would be temporary, but nearly ten years and three kids later, she no longer knows what home is. Dealing with an increasingly strained marriage, Pauline struggles to establish herself as more than a trailing spouse. Zara, tired of shuttling between Nairobi and Mogadishu and sleeping in borrowed shipping containers, longs for stability. When one of their husbands engages in illicit activity, the women become entangled in a murder. Lines are crossed and friendships tested as they sift through the shock and tragedy.

If you’re interested in the story and want to check out the ebook, you can pre-order it through Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Thalia, and more.