Author: Cole_ella

Genre: Romance

Tags: #besties #blackgirlsrock #broken #business #drama #family #feudingmoms #feuds #forbiddenlove #frenimies #frienship #indian #lgbt #lovable #love #loveatfirtsight #lovestory #nigeriabooks #nigerian #pain #proudlynigerian #romance #stopracism

Akshay Singh a good looking, rich, handsome and kind guy from Mumbai, India comes to Lagos, Nigeria on a business trip.
There he meets.....Miss Iyanu Adeleke a beautiful, sexy, rich, intelligent and hot tempered Yoruba girl. And she just happens to be the daughter of his client.

They finally fall for each other after so many fights and challenges only to find out that the only thing standing between them is their different CULTURES and FEUDING MOTHERS .........

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𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 :-

Title: I like your title, it's quite different. Try to search for different titles online to get a good idea of a more attractive title though. I will admit, after you explained your title's depth, it seemed more attractive.

Cover: Your cover is really catchy.  

Blurb: Your blurb made me crave more & want to read more. It lured me in.

Introduction: It is captivating, constructive, and carefully built.

Flow of Plot: I will be honest here as I was from start, there are some plot holes. Your story needs to be weaved perfectly that it doesn't have any loose ends. Plot holes confuse readers and push them away. Sometimes, your flow gets disturbed due to your repetition of scenes from different POVs.

Originality: You have cliches, but you've achieved a balance of interesting and dull. There are quite a few things I have never read before.

Writing/Language: You have a lot of work to do for this one. I'd suggest to take a break from writing new chapters and focus on editing already-published chapters. I have noticed some uncompleted sentences and and grammatical mistakes.

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Note: I know you wanted to give the spice of your local language and Hindi, but don't rely on Google Translate; it doesn't provide you with the right pronouns and verbs for Hindi. It's also quite annoying for the reader.

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Characters: I noticed character growth, but you have to make sure to not speed past events. Take it slow, and make sure to never force something out of the blue.

Personal Enjoyment: I enjoyed your story in all honesty. Although the first chapters need to be revised, I noticed a better change. 

Overall advice: You have potential. I got that the first moment I talked to you. You have a vision and a creative mind. You just need more practice. Try to write articles and other forms of literature so that you gain more experience. You can try out for different communities so that you gain more experience from the things you learn there.

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𝙸𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 :-

Tell us about yourself.

I'm Cole Emmanuella, but most people call me Ella because it's shorter and more convenient. I'm Nigerian. I love writing and expressing myself and my ideas. I'm an introvert, and my imagination is really wild. I love adventures, sports, music and dance.

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Ella, that's a really nice name! What does the title of your book mean?

It expresses how two people from different countries and from different backgrounds are able to find common ground and fall in love. They go through so many challenges and trials that threaten to tear them apart, but eventually their love conquers anything in their way.

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That's a really meaningful title. Can you give us some insights about your book?

Akshay is Indian, and he comes from a really large family. His mum is really dramatic, but he loves her nonetheless. Iyanu comes from a small family. Just like Akshay, her mum is also dramatic. 

When the two meet for the first time, they clash heads because Akshay was disappointed about Iyanu's tardiness and Iyanu felt like Akshay was being rude. When Akshay found out about the reason for her tardiness, he was apologetic. But he was really tired that day and he didn't have the time to apologize. 

He was enthralled by Iyanu, not only was she beautiful, but he saw a side of her that he liked. As time goes on, and the two become closer, Akshay discovers something about Iyanu that she hasn't told anybody. With Akshay's help, she's able to overcome her challenge. That helps to facilitate their friendship. Not too long after, they fall in love, but Akshay knows his mum doesn't like Africans, so he becomes troubled. He tells his mom eventually, so does Iyanu. The two mums clash heads, tearing Akshay and Iyanu apart. 

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That is really intriguing thank you! Are your characters are inspired by a real person? If yes, then can you share with us?

No, all my characters are fictional, but they're what I imagine people to be. I'm not really sure how I'm going to put it. Iyanu's personality is similar to mine. Certain things I do. The way she acts and her relationship with people. I use her to express myself., while the other characters are from people around me. The way they behave.

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When did you first realize you wanted to a writer?

I never thought I was going to be a writer, but then my friend told me about this cool app where you can write., and the next day I started thinking of an idea to write down. I've never considered writing because there wasn't really any platform then, even though I had passion for it.

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So it was just a spontaneous realization. What did you learn while writing your book? Has it affected your personal lifestyle?

 I've become more mature when it comes to handling certain situations after putting my character in my shoes.

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Living the character huh? That is very nice escape from this world, even I do that sometimes. What genres do you prefer to write about, and what genres do you prefer to avoid?

Genres I love to write: Romance,Chick-Lit, Werewolf, Vampire.

Genres I avoid to write: Horror, Mystery, Paranormal, Sci-Fi.

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How old were you when you started writing? And how old are you now?

I was 14 and now I'm 15.

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That's pretty young!! What's the greatest difficulty you faced while writing your characters?

Yeah I get that a lot!

Trying not to make to them too extreme and unrealistic. I love making my characters relatable, and so, getting that is hard sometimes. It's a work of fiction. Making them seem real is really intricate.

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Describe yourself in 5 words.

Talkative, complicated, crazy, carefree, blunt.

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If you could have lunch with one celeb alive/dead, who would it be and why?

Whitney Houston.

Because she was just a young black girl who had a dream and chased it. She saw a future for herself. Even though her end wasn't good, I choose to remember her for her good side and not the bad.

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To see good in all is very appreciative trait. Are you a reader too? If yes, then what is your favorite book on Wattpad?

Yes. I'm a reader more than I'm a writer.

I don't have one I have a lot of favs. I'm not really the best when it comes to choosing out of so many options.

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I know, right! I myself have many favorites for completely different reasons. What are your family's thoughts regarding writing and being a writer?

My mum was surprised at first. But later on, she supported me. She reads some chapters and helps with grammatical errors. She said she will read the entire book when I'm done. My brothers just laughed.

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Isn't that brother's job xD though I believe they will support you always. Do you have any more ideas or drafts to publish?

Yes I have a lot. On my current book. On new ones.

But I want to wait till my current book is finished.

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Yes, waiting is the best option, so that you wouldn't have to rush your work.. What do you feel most grateful about?

I'm grateful to wattpad for the opportunity to express my ideas and creativity.

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What three habits do you think will help you improve your writing?

1. Taking corrections.

2. Reading other books.

3. Perfecting my use of English

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If you weren't a writer, what you would be doing in life or will do?

Writing is not my main thing. It's just a side thing for me. I have passion for it, but do I see myself becoming a full time writer? No. I'm more into the fashion and business world. Obviously, I want my book to get published and to have recognition, but I don't see myself writing on a long scale.

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Last question now, what advice do you have for other aspiring writers?

Just believe in yourself and your dreams. Life's too short to have doubts about yourself. Don't feel people wouldn't read your work. Trust me when I say there's someone out there who'll get inspired by you. Even if the beginning isn't encouraging, still, don't give up, fight for your dreams. The world is waiting for you!!

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Thank you Cole_ella for giving Team Anna a chance to interview you. We hope you've enjoyed every second of your time with interviewer imakemyownway.

Have a great day! <3