My dear friend and author Joy Nwosu Lo-Bamijoko has stopped by The Indie Spot to share news concerning her brand new book release! It is truly my pleasure to share this space with this incredible woman. Take it away, Joy…
Pregnant Future
(No One Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring)
A True-Life Memoir
BOOK BLURB:
Justina was a fighter. And, although it seemed the world was against her and her future was destined for failure…she persevered in the face of it all.
The future that was being thrown in her face, was not the one she had dreams of…and if she wanted to get her feet on the right path
She was going to have to show the world her strength. But, does she?
Will she have the will to make it to the end, unscarred?
What would you do if you knew what the future had in store for you?
Would you run towards it with open arms, or would you run away and never look back?
Justina must make a choice … before life chooses for her
Justina is every young woman who found herself alone in the world to fend for herself. It is the story of the pitfalls that await such a woman. It is the story of survival
How the Book Was Born:
This was a very difficult book for me to write. It was supposed to be my first published book, but because of the dread I had about events contained in the book, and the fear of spilling my guts for all to see, I circled away from it and wrote about other things. I wrote about other people’s fears and struggles, about their disappointments and victories, and all the time, I was asking myself, what about the fears and struggles you personally witnessed and endured?
In 1962, I was practically smuggled out of Nigeria, out of the continent of Africa, to a foreign country, a European country where English was not spoken. No one prepared me for the trauma of finding myself where I was the odd person out. The plan was originally for me to go to Dublin, but somehow, the plan was changed, for the better, I was told. Instead of a scholarship by the Holy Rosary Sisters, who trained and nurtured me, the scholarship was up-graded to a government scholarship.
At the time, I was ecstatic about the upgrade. I was even looking expectantly forward to being in Rome. I was still a child in everything, never having been exposed to the outside world. There I was, alone, and lost.
I mentioned being smuggled out. Yes. I was spoken for, and my fiancé was determined to sabotage my leaving the country, in any way he could. So, I had to leave in a hurry without his knowledge. No one will ever know how it feels like to be alone and lost, unless one has lived it.
Justina of this story is me, muddling through life, falling and rising. In the end, I can sit, look back and shudder. I am still in awe of what I have become. It is only by the grace of God that I am who I am today.
Pregnant Future Trailer
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Joy has written and published extensively on national and international scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers.
Her first short story I Come from Utopia was published in African Voices, Spring/Summer, 2007, pg. 18. Since then, she has published numerous others in RAVE SOUP FOR THE WRITER’S SOUL Anthology, Bks 1-3.
Mirror of Our Lives: Voices of Four Igbo Women was published in 2011, and was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Contest in 2012. She has also two books published in the Italian language.
The Legend of the Walking Dead: Igbo Mythologies, is a journey into the mysteries of life and death of the Igbos of Nigeria was published in 2014
In Pregnant Future, her new Novel, Justina is the story of every young woman who found herself alone in the world to fend for herself. It is the story of the pitfalls that await such a woman. It is the story of survival
Author of:
Legend of The Walking Dead: Igbo Mythologies
Mirror of Our Lives: Voices of Four Igbo Women
Pregnant Future
CONTACT:
Website: https://thelookingglassjnlb.wordpress.com
Blog: www.Jinlobify.Com
Twitter: @Jinlobify
Facebook: Facebook
This tour sponsored by 4WillsPublishing Author Services
I love Joy’s stories as they are a feast of emotions. A fantastic book trailer, too.
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Thank you, Wendy, for stopping by. I love your books too. I have another of yours in line on my Kindle. 😀 Just so many books to read!… 🙂
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Looking forward to your story, Joy.
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Thank you, John, for stopping by, and for your support.
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First of all, Beem, Thank you, so much for honoring me today, on your blog, with so many shout outs! I can’t believe it! this is a big start to the launching of my book. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Have a great day!
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This is truly my pleasure, Joy. You are worthy of great success and much honor. I am only too happy to help out.
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This new book from Joy promises to be deeply touching and inspiring. Congratulations, Joy and best wishes for great things with this new book. Thank you for sharing, Beem.
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Thank you for stopping by and showing your support, Jan!
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Thank you, Jan, for stopping by, and for your kind words. 🙂
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Congratulations Joy! I already have this on my Kindle and I’m excited to read it! I’ve enjoyed Mirror of Our Lives so far! Enjoy your tour, today! Beem is the best!
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Thanks so much, Linda. You are just too kind. I am so glad you stopped by.
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I know, Linda, Beem is indeed the best! Thank you for your support, and for stopping by. 🙂
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Joy, it is always a blessing to learn more about your life, your journey. I will be reading Pregnant Future in just two days, and I feel honored to walk with you through the printed page. Thank you, Beem, for hosting lovely Joy.
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Thank you, Gwen. I am most happy to host Joy!!!
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Thank you, again, Gwen! Thank you, so much for your kind words. They are much appreciated. I look forward to reading your thoughts on my new book. 🙂
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Joy I got your book today and will get to it as soon as I can. Congratulations on your book launch.
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Thank you, Shirley, especially for your support and for stopping by. I will be looking forward to reading your thoughts on the book. 🙂
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Another fabulous blog tour introducing a new book! Congrats, Joy! Thanks so much for supporting her, Beem, and sharing your blog with us!
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My pleasure, Mar. I have a lot of fun with these blog tours.
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Thank you, Marlena, for stopping by, and for commenting. I do hope you will find time to read the book. 🙂
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I love your trailer, Joy. It takes courage to put your life out there for the world to read, much harder than fiction in my opinion. I will pick up a copy of Pregnant Future. Beem, thanks for hosting.
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Thank you for stopping by, Michelle. Your support for Joy is so appreciated.
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You got it right, Michelle. That is exactly how I felt writing this book. Thank you for your support. I will be looking forward to reading your comments!
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Reblogged this on Room With Books and commented:
Meet Joy Nwosu Lo-Bamijoko and her latest book, “Pregnant Future”.
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This is such a compelling story, Joy, and I’m looking forward to reading it!
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Thank you, Patricia, for the reblog! And thank you, also for your support! I will be looking forward to reading your comments! 🙂
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Wow, Joy, what a powerful story you have. I had no idea of your background or what you faced in the past. I’m sure this book was extremely difficult to write. You are inspiring!
Thank you Beem for hosting Joy on her tour!
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Thank you, so much Gwen for stopping by and commenting. Yes, I come from the hard school nut! Is that what they call it?! 😀 But looking back, a solid life training.
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Thanks for the visit, Mae! I appreciate your support for Joy.
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Sorry, Mae! I meant you, not Gwen! 😀
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Hehee. I knew that 🙂
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Hi Joy, I’m a little late to the party but that seems to be par for the course for me these days. Lol The new book sounds fascinating, and I can’t wait to read it!
Beem, thanks so much for getting Joy off to such a great start. 😃
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Hi, Rhani! Thanks a bunch for stopping by!
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Thank you, Rhani, for stopping by, It’s always a pleasure to see you, knowing how hard it is for you these days. Take care!
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Best to you on your new book, Joy. Thanks to Beem for hosting
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Thank you, John, for stopping by.
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Hey, John! Thanks for coming over to support Joy!
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Remarkable, Joy! Such an inspiration you are. 🙂
Thanks very much, Beem, for the warm welcome.
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Thanks for stopping by, Natalie!
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Thank you, so much, Natalie for stopping by, and for your kind words. 😀
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I’ve made it to your first stop, Joy, having gone from end to beginning, lol, and have enjoyed each post. You are an inspiration.
Beem, thanks for being such a great host.
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Thank you, harmony! What a marathon! Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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Thanks for showing your support, Harmz!
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This is an amazing post. The trailer is so powerful, I simply had to download your book from Amazon, Joy. Thanks for sharing, Beem…
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Thanks for stopping by and supporting Joy, Kev!
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My pleasure, Beem
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