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Author Archives: ibukun

Lessons from Motherhood: practice makes perfect

Lessons from motherhood: practioce makes perfect: I am sharing all the lessons I am learning from motherhood as I watch my baby grow and learn new skills in real time.

Posted byibukunJan 23, 2026Jan 24, 2026Posted inJournaling, Motherhood lessons, self reflectionTags:life lessonsLeave a comment on Lessons from Motherhood: practice makes perfect

Grips of Grief: A memoir by Ayo Deforge book review

A review about Grips of grief a memoir written by Ayo Deforge. I shed tears after reading this book it was so raw open and honest. I was encouraged, and enlightened about faith and it’s importance when going through heartache, grief and dealing with infertility.

Posted byibukunJan 5, 2026Jan 4, 2026Posted inBook reviewTags:African Stories, Black Writer, Book reviewLeave a comment on Grips of Grief: A memoir by Ayo Deforge book review

Fictional Letter: Amimbola’s Private Fertility Struggle

Abimbola’s private stugggle is about a daughter who is stuggling with fertility and an overbearing mother who is pressuring her to start a family.

Posted byibukunSep 30, 2025Nov 9, 2025Posted inFictional LetterTags:Fertility, Fiction, mother and daughter relationships, motherhood, Mothers, nigerian fiction, nigerian stories, Nigerian Writer, WriterLeave a comment on Fictional Letter: Amimbola’s Private Fertility Struggle

Remembering My Mother’s Legacy: A Tribute

Today. Friday 11th of July – marks 20 years since my incredible mum passed away. I’m taking time to celebrate her life and the beautiful memories she left behind.

Posted byibukunJul 11, 2025Jul 12, 2025Posted inself reflectionTags:family, grief, life, life lessons, Love, writingLeave a comment on Remembering My Mother’s Legacy: A Tribute

My Summer Reading List: Books I’m Enjoying

Learn all about my summer of reading and the books I will soon be reviewing.

Posted byibukunJun 13, 2025Jun 14, 2025Posted inWriting goalsTags:books, Fiction, i am reading, Reading, Writer, writingLeave a comment on My Summer Reading List: Books I’m Enjoying

‘Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband’ by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn: Book Review

Yinka Where is your huzband book cover

Yinka, where is your ‘huzband’? is a relatable story that many single nigerian ladies will find interesting. Need I say more? Read the full review to learn more.

Posted byibukunMay 30, 2025Jun 13, 2025Posted inBook review1 Comment on ‘Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband’ by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn: Book Review

Tearless by Ayo Deforge: Book Review

Tearless book by Ayo Deforge

An honest review about Tearless, a book by Ayo Deforg about grieving and healing from childhood trauma.

Posted byibukunMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025Posted inBook reviewTags:Book review, Fiction, i am reading, reader, Reading, reviews2 Comments on Tearless by Ayo Deforge: Book Review

Mother-Daughter Dynamics: A Tapestry of Beauty and Challenges

A discussion about the mother and daughter dynamics and the fiction peices I have written and plan to write that addresses the mother-daughter relationships.

Posted byibukunApr 18, 2025Apr 18, 2025Posted inself reflectionTags:daughters, Fiction, journal thoughts, life lessons, Mothers, relationships, thoughts, writing journeyLeave a comment on Mother-Daughter Dynamics: A Tapestry of Beauty and Challenges

Don’t mess with Jùmọ̀kẹ́ – Flash Fiction

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Don’t mess with Jumoke is a flash ficton story that vividly portrays the cruelty of school bullying and the bystander effect. Click the link to read more.

Posted byibukunMar 21, 2025Apr 22, 2025Posted inFiction, Flash FictionTags:100 word story, Fiction, intersting story, morals, Nigerian Writer, srorytime, Story with moralsLeave a comment on Don’t mess with Jùmọ̀kẹ́ – Flash Fiction

March Reflections: Embracing Change and Creativity

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An update about the things I have been writing and reading lately.

Posted byibukunMar 13, 2025Jun 13, 2025Posted inWriting goalsTags:Updates, writing updatesLeave a comment on March Reflections: Embracing Change and Creativity

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