Jael Kemuma Migiro interview
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
A little introduction:
Poet & Brand Ambassador.
Jael Kemuma Migiro is a Kenyan poet and brand ambassador who is considered as the greatest of all time. Also known as Posted Jael to her readers and a well known words joker.
Quick Facts:
Besides the writing life, Kemuma is also the Founder of The Elysians African Writing Group.
She's currently the Program Manager at School of Arts and Poetry, the Team Leader of Cormorants at the Oxygen Pen, the NLHF IYW Radio - Regional Head, Kenya. Kemuma is also the Brand Ambassador for Kenya at Oxygen Pen and the Brand Ambassador for World Literary Forum For Peace and Human Rights.
When did your love of books begin?
Way back in 2014.
I was really inspired by my Literature teacher, Madam Veronica Ongeri at Sakagwa Academy.
When did you start to have the wish to become an author?
In 2017 after highschool.
What would you say to those wanting to become an author?
● Believe in your words and accept corrections.
● Read more books from different authors.
● Be flexible.
Tell us about your book/books:
So far I have 300+ unpublished poems and an unpublished novel. They will soon be out, probably by next year.
So far,
I've compiled 7+ poetry anthologies (both national and international) and some are on the editing table.
Some are :
■Shackels of Pain. ■Black lives Matter. ■Garden of Wild Roses. ■The Precious Core.
■Words that matter.
(Among others).
What do you love about the writing/reading community?
I really get inspired when I write in a community because most communities host writing competitions and so on. For reading, it really inspires me because I get to read more and that really sharpens my skills.
If you could say anything to your readers what would it be?
Jael is an inspiration to her society and to the world at large. Besides poetry, she is also into short stories, quotes, articles and drawing. She is a moderator at Source Wisdom Poetry. Her pen name is Poetess Jael. She so far managed to be part of some national and international anthologies, blogs, magazines namely:
Magazines:
●Kistretch International Festival 2019. ●Mount Kenya times. ●E-Magazine.
(Among others).
Anthologies:
●Wisdom Wine- Drop of shrewdness Anthology by Yug Gupta. ●Adyssey of Life and Love Anthology by Burhanuddin Shayar. ●World's thinnest Anthology,The Orchard by Megha Shreya. ●Obsidian Blood Anthology by Garima Yadav. and Kumari Jyotsna, Stars and Scars by Global Poetry. ●Ek Naari Sab Pe Bhari by Ishani Agarwal. ●Love Lust Licentiousness by Mr. Abhinaba Dutta. ●Element of Joy by Shubham Kumar.
(Among others).
She has also participated in online writing competions. E.g.
■Stowelink - Kenya. ■Writers Jugalbandi - India. ■Triumph of Words - India. ■Ink your Words - India.
(Among others).
Lover of nature and enjoys travelling, reading and watching documentaries.
Blogs :
■ZenPens - Nigeria. ■The Daily Watch Press by Auwal Uba Mustapha.
(Among others).
Quote by Jael : Write because it's Right.
Where can people connect with you?
Social Media handles:
Facebook page : Poetess Jael
Instagram : Jael_poet45.
Twitter : JaelKemuma
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