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Foreword Life is a journey filled with twists, turns, triumphs, and challenges. In The Path I’ve Been On , Uzezi Adesite invites readers to walk with her through more than two decades of experiences, lessons, and reflections as a writer, journalist, and publisher.  This compilation of essays and reflections serves as both a memoir and a guide, blending storytelling, professional insights, and timeless lessons into a deeply introspective narrative about finding purpose, embracing growth, and overcoming obstacles.  I have had the privilege of witnessing the power of storytelling to inspire and transform, and Uzezi’s work exemplifies this beautifully. Uzezi’s prose is engaging and conversational, inviting readers into her world with unflinching honesty and vulnerability. From her early days as a blogger and journalist to her later ventures as an editor, ghostwriter, and publisher, the narrative is punctuated by moments of resilience, self-discovery, and triumph over adversi...

I often hear people say: “I’d love to write a book!” “I have a great idea for one.” “I’m not sure it’s the right time.” My response is always the same: “Do it!”  The best time to write a book is now. You might think you don’t have a story to tell, but the truth is, we all have at least one book inside us. And no, the world can never have too many books. The publishing industry is vast, with room for every voice.  Still unsure? Let’s dive into the top five reasons why you should write a book today :   1. Share Your Unique Story or Expertise Your experiences, insights or knowledge can inspire or guide others to transform their lives. Documenting and sharing your story with the world immortalises it. For example, my soon-to-be-released book, The Path I’ve Been On , narrates my journey from the beginning of my career, highlighting the training and challenges I’ve navigated to get to where I am today. 2. Inspire, Educate and Inform Books are powerf...

The Phases of Life and My Writing Journey The journey of life is in phases. There is always something that sets the ball rolling for the space we eventually find ourselves occupying later in life. For me, it was a challenge from my brother. I took it, and it changed the course of my life. From Past Activities to Present Skills It is interesting that the activities we engaged in, in the past, have become useful skills in the present: reviewing submitted manuscripts at my place of work, writing synopses and crafting titles for the novellas my company published, doing newspaper interviews and turning them into feature stories, etc. I didn't know they were all going to culminate into services Zayzee Limited now offers clients. Two Decades in the Publishing Space How do I explain that I have been on this writing journey, in the publishing space, for more than two decades? I can only do so in stories, and indeed, they are a compilation of them. Learning and Growing Between the joys and p...

Book Title:  ENDURING Author:  Nkechi Pat Nelson Publisher:  Zayzee Limited Year of Publication:  2023 ISBN:  978-978-799-577-0 Reviewer:   Courage Okegbo A beautiful yet heartbreaking story. ENDURING is the story of women in search of love, peace and stability but they get quite the opposite―infidelity, abuse, pain and heartache. A series of unexpected events brings about change, confusion and fear but they have to make a choice, to follow their hearts, get a chance to love, peace and freedom or continue living in pain. This should be an easy choice right? Not really. The women have reasons for enduring and living in pain. For one, she wonders what society will say, because society always keeps an eye on women watching and judging yet it is okay for men to carry on as they see fit. When Ruth does a fraction of what her husband has been doing for years, all hell is let loose. She is no longer sure whether to move forward or continue to endure for the ...

Book Title: Life is Shutter Than You Think Author: Mosopefoluwa Onanusi Publisher: Zayzee Limited Year of Publication: 2022 ISBN: 978-978-790-017-8 Reviewer: Uzezi Adesite   The whole essence of Life is Shutter Than You Think is to motivate the reader to follow his or her heart and pursue dreams. But there is a difference here because Mosope shows us that you do not put the cart before the horse. You do not say you have a passion for something and are unwilling to take any step to live in it and experience it, yet you expect the harvest that comes with it. You follow your heart but in doing so, you use your head. In the very first chapter, Going From the Known to the Unknown , we were made to understand that the writer had a trainer and she was a student learning the basics. She wasn’t following her dream blindly or calling herself a professional photographer just because she liked how it sounded. The parlance we have all come to know today as fake it till you...

SYNOPSIS: She had always desired love, respect, and care from her husband, but instead, Ruth was subjected to emotional abuse and infidelity. Despite the hardships, she endured and adapted to her life, assuming the role of a submissive wife and providing a stable home for her children. However, a series of unexpected events brought about change, confusion, and fear, leading Ruth to allow herself to experience love. This act was considered taboo, yet it was also beautiful and fulfilled her deepest dreams. While grappling with the pain of past experiences and conflicting teachings, Ruth and the other women who crossed her path faced challenging decisions. They found themselves torn between societal expectations and prioritising their own needs. Are you ready? Click here .

We do books. Let's do yours. Special thanks to Sammy (Sage) Hassan, for the beautiful poem used in the video.