AMETHYST SAW

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“Meeting all my heroes is like seeing how magic works.”- Drake, Emotionless in Scorpion

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“Hit the mute button. Let the vagina have a monologue.”-Janelle Monae, Django Jane in Dirty Computer.

Posted in LitLyrics and tagged amethystsaw, Inspiration, music, Sounds on September 4, 2018 by Adaeze Feyisayo. Leave a comment

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"They said he was found strangled. A thin black lace thong gripping his neck to the bed post like a choker." Bantu Knots by Amethyst Saw _________________________ In his apartment in Mende, Maryland Lagos a Youth Corper is found dead. Lanre committed suicide by strangling himself the Polica investigation concludes. Nkechi his secret lover is not convinced it's a suicide. If it's really suicide, who owns the black lace thong? BANTU KNOTS is an erotic thriller short story. It's published on the blog. Do read it through the link in my bio. _________________________ In my Dear Nigerian Film Makers open letter I make a few suggestions. One is that Nigerian short story collections and anthologies be adapted into TV series or short Online films series. QOTD:Do you think Bantu Knots will make a thrilling short film? Welcome to the new week Gem! #amethystsawwrites #amethystshotx #africanwriterfeatures #nigerianliterature #bookstagramnigeria #igreads #bookieinthecity #erotica #bookdragon #writersofig #bookstagrammer

I'd published Attending Literary Festivals In Nigeria before @lagospoetryfestival sent an email accepting my registration. Prepare to have a magical experience without the Naija factor hindering you this October. ________________________ • Why are you attending? Purpose of attendance will help you make the best of your experience. Visit the festival's website and social media accounts for information about its theme, fees, events, guests, reviews and organisers. • Register Early: Head to the official website of the festival and register early. Make payments and get your tickets. Don’t just attend, volunteer! Volunteering offers you the opportunity to use and gain skills. Asides registering early, get to the venue of the festival early. No African time! • Comfortably Slay: Wear comfortable clothes o! Some African literary festival outfits are chic Africana, full traditional regalias, etc. If you are a book blogger or SME bookseller wear attractive customized tshirt with links to your socials and sites. Hold a bag that can take your purchases. You’ll walk about all day so wear comfortable footwear. Don’t forget to slay and be creative. • Avoid Transportation Hassles: Traffic attracts price hikes in Nigeria. Whether you’re on a danfo, bike or cab, have extra money in cash. The nearby ATM machines might not have cash in them because of the crowd. Utilise discount cab fare promos available during the festival. I’d advice you use cabs for leaving late at night. • Have fun but network: Don’t be shy. Introduce yourself, brand and works. Chat, compliment, question and discuss with other attendants, facilitators and your favorite guests. Take pictures! If you'd like to read the 7 points in full, click the link in my bio. _____________________ Earlier this week, I hit 150 posts on the blog. That's tons of steamy, quirky, adventurous stories, insightful reviews, helpful tips and stunning pictures. Visit my Write Pad or Silk Sheets on the blog to read more. #amethystsawwrites #amethystshotx #literaryfestivals #bookieinthecity #bookstagramnigeria #writersofig #akefestival #lipfest18

Be your own rainbow of happiness today! Read more books before the year runs out with my top tips Gemstone. # Read many books at a time ie. be a book prostitute.This way you get to alternate when read gets boring or slow paced. This has been attested by book bloggers to help cure creative slumps or blocks. # Move. On To. Another. Book! if you've lost interest or just can't finish the book. Life's brevity is filled with winding moments that should be spent on sensational books. _______________ # Have a reading goal that drives and guides you. # Include books in your budget. You can read more books by buying them. Either from online reading apps, online bookstores or conventional book vendors. Save if you have to. _________________ # Set a daily reading time into yur routine. Whether its 20, 45, 30 minutes everyday. spread the time across your day. I listen to audio books while driving and ebooks when there isn't electricity at night. Just don't miss your daily reading time. # Partake in reading challenges because they're really fun, helps connect you with other readers, introduces you to new books. _________________ # Join a book club! Its usually a community of supportive readers who share their thoughts on the chosen books. You get exposed to various cultural realities. Book club picks are always diverse. Book clubs are so much fun! QOTD: Do you have special tips for reading a lot of books? Please share them. PS: Zaza is on a break. I'll be publishing new, tantalising entries in coming weeks. #amethystsawwrites #amethystshotx #bookieinthecity #boomstagrammeraoflagos #bibliophile #readingtips #igreads #writersofig #bookdragon #bookstagram #inktober

Good morning Gemstone! I created a virtual book club on Whatsapp called Book Gems Club. Short and lengthy works of Fiction, Poetry in Paperbacks, Ebooks, Book podcasts and Literary Magazines will be shared, read and discussed. Book Gems Club picks will be selected from 5 genres. These are #africanliterature, #romance and #erotica, #speculativefiction and #YAFiction. ________________________ The Book Gems Club offers its members; A supportive community of readers. Virtual book club meetings. A space to chat and hold book conversations. Updates on literary events happening in Lagos. Snippets of Amethyst Saw stories. Volunteer community reading exercises by club members. Reading and writing challenges. Book recommendations and reviews. Literary Magazine and Book Podcast picks and reviews and more. ____________________ MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION To join the Book Gems Club Send me a “Yes, I’d like to join”. Say your name, Resident city or locality, Favourite Genres. Answer these: What you read last and current read? Can you read 180-360 pages of fiction in 2 wks? Are you a newbie, hobby or professional reader? Membership for the Club will be closed by 2pm today. It will be reopened first week of November. Membership will be withdrawn if Rules of the Book Gems Club are ignored or broken. I'm excitedly dancing about the fun we're about having in the club! ___________________ #amethystsawwrites #bookgemsclub #bookieinthecity #bookstagrammersoflagos #lagosblogger #bibliophile #igreads #writersofig #nigerialiterature #rovingheights #okadabooks #alarorobooks #bookstacks #amethystshotx

#poetryIlove

..while trying to achieve my #ReadingGoals2018 I’ll share some poetry that speaks to me, whispers wisdom and is thought provoking.

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‘You are the sweetness of this harvest..

You are the dance in the symphony of miracles..

And remember that you are your permission to start over and over again.’

by Wana Wana Udobang.

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