Deeply honored to have been asked by Wale Owoade to participate in the inaugural interview at THE STRONG LETTERS:
Laura M Kaminski (Halima Ayuba) grew up in Bambur, Jos, and Yola, Nigeria (mostly in Jos). She is an Associate Editor at the online journal Right Hand Pointing, and the author of two previous poetry collections (Considering Luminescence and last penny the sun), as well as three chapbooks (Returning to Awe, And Yes, I Dance and Answering the Cuttlefish).
Dance Here is her third poetry collection, and the first one published in Nigeria. It includes and a section of elegies / grief songs for victims of violence, particularly in Jos, Maiduguri, Baga, and Chibok. All royalties from the first edition are staying in Nigeria in support of projects for children: feeding, literacy, acts of kindness to orphans in IDP camps and elsewhere.
Wale: Can you tell me a little about yourself?
Laura:I think if I were able to speak about myself comfortably and coherently, I probably wouldn’t…
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Thank you for sharing this deeply inspiring interview, Laura.
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Thank you for reading, Carol. Blessings to you in the new year.
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Blessings to you, too, Laura ❤
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Oh Laura. So many beautiful thoughts expressed here, as there is so much beauty in every gesture I see you make. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for inspiring.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read, Alice. Grateful for your encouragement and friendship.
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such great interview…..
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Thank you for stopping by, Mino! I hope you are keeping well!
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