Nov 9, 2021

VBD STAR POWER LIST: Author Unoma Nwankwor

25 Amazing Authors & Their Must-Read Books

Unoma Nwankwor, Award-winning Author, Owner KevStel Publications & Founder of Expectant Living

“One word...Focus. Know your why then create your definition of success and focus. Many distractions will come your way. Internal and external. Things that will make you doubt your talent, but you must remain focused. The only person you should compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday. Discipline is important, if you set goals for yourself, meet them. Integrity is key but also extend yourself grace. Genuine networking and reciprocity is vital. To find a friend you have to be a friend. Writing can be a very isolated thing, but you must find a community of like-mindedness that can feed you. And lastly, take social media with a grain of salt. Do not compare yourself to someone's highlight reel. Keep going. You got this!”

Unoma Nwankwor writes Contemporary Christian and Sweet romances that span Africa and the African Diaspora. She weaves romantic tales for readers who enjoy stories centered around faith, family and the rich culture of Africa. Through the pages, she promises you humor, tight hugs, forehead kisses and above all else, redemptive, sacrificial love.

A first generation Nigerian-American, Unoma spent her childhood and early adulthood in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Holding two degrees in Finance and Management, she is the recipient of the Nigerian Writers Award 2015 for Best Faith Fiction Writer. In 2017, she was shortlisted for the Diaspora Writer of the Year. A few years ago, she was named one of the 100 Most Influential Nigerian Writers Under 40.

She resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two children.