About Me

My name is Ikenna Ugwu and you are welcome to my blog. I am, first, a reader, then a writer and that is to say that I love books and literature. Wow!

I like to say that I'm the man on a mission. I never thought I could write a thing, but you don't say no, I mean you can't, when He leads you on a path. Yes, He leads me!

I write short stories and articles for magazine and newspapers. It is a beautiful world here.

This blog features some news stories, part of my works, reviews of books and excerpts from other upcoming authors. And more importantly, it gives voice to many talents, especially those who hasn't got the platform to reach the world, the ones I call hidden treasures. In a sense, I should say this blog gives voice to the voiceless.

Don't forget to stop by. Hope you enjoy your visit here!

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