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It happened as a flash | @AmakaAzie shares her #writing inspiration for Love at First Sound

Today we welcome author Amaka Azie to the blog as she shares the imspiration for her latest book, Love At First Sound.


My inspiration for Love at First Sound came from a radio program I listened to.

It happened as a flash on a cold night when I couldn't sleep. Usually, when I’m restless, I comb the internet searching for random radio stations from various countries. After a few searches, I settled on an online radio show from North America where callers called in for advice on various topics.

It was such an interesting program that I ended up awake most of the night listening to the sultry drawl of the host as he gave his advice.

That night, Emem, the main female character from Love at First Sound was born. I wanted her to be as vivacious in doling out relationship and sex advice as the show host I’d listened to.

I had planned for it to be a simple love story between an on-air personality and a younger man. I also wanted them to live in the same building. That was as far as the first thoughts I had on the plot went. But as the days went by, the story took over my head.

When I planned the outline, it had a sweet straightforward path with a happy ending. However, as life goes, things aren’t always as simple as we’d like. The characters had another plan in mind, and took me on an unexpected rollercoaster voyage, eventually leading me to the ending I’d wanted.

I'm excited about the way the story turned out, and I hope you enjoy reading about Emem and Yomi’s journey to love.




ABOUT THE BOOK

Heartbroken after discovering her fiancé’s double life, Emem Akpan ends the relationship and moves into an apartment at the other end of Lagos, determined to get her life back on track with no more diversions.

However, a massive dose of distraction bumps into her in the form of Yomi, a sexy younger man who has set his sights on her and will stop at nothing to get her attention. 

Yomi Oladipo has always harboured a crush on Sasha, the anchor of his favourite radio show …. who happens to be none other than Emem, his new downstairs neighbour. Enthralled, he wants to get to know her better, but just when she decides to give them a chance, a troubling secret about her shatters his heart.

After experiencing a savage betrayal by someone he once trusted, will Yomi be able to overcome Emem's devastating revelation?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amaka Azie writes romance fiction set in tropical West Africa. She explores the beauty and intricacies of the continent in her sweet and sensual love stories.
Born and raised in Nigeria, West Africa, she developed a passion for reading at the age of twelve. Her interest in writing began in secondary school when she joined the press club, and her active imagination has captured the interests of many.
Apart from getting lost in creating fascinating fictional characters, Amaka enjoys reading, painting and travelling with her family.
She lives in the United Kingdom with her husband and daughters and where she also practices as a part-time family doctor.
Amaka was named one of the Most Influential Authors Under Forty by the Nigerian Writers Awards (NWA) for the years 2017 and 2018.          


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