The delightful Erhu Kome has stopped by my blog for a short Q&A.
Many of us as writers have that defining moment when they realised that this is the thing you want to do. What was your moment?
My second year in uni. I was studying a course I didn't like. My mind was completely gone from it. When I wrote my first collection of short stories, it was the most satisfying and joyful thing I ever did.
You're stuck in an elevator with me and you've got 15 seconds to tell me about your book – go!
The Smoke That Thunders is young adult fantasy novel about a girl whose life is changed forever after she meets a magical red fox.
What are the three defining works of fiction that you feel people should read if they want to understand you better?
The Concubine by Elechi Amadi, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams and any book written by Agatha Christie, lol.
What are some of the themes that are prevalent in your writing?
Family, Courage, Friendship and Love
Why does storytelling matter?
To me, storytelling matters as I am able to share the history, mythology and culture of my people, the Urhobo people, to people who have never heard of us.
Storytelling matters because it brings the world to people wherever they are. I didn't have to move from my hometown to see other parts of the world and to know its people. Storytelling matters especially to kids to engage their imagination, improve their vocabulary and entertain them in a way no other medium can.
Who is Erhu when you are not writing? Tell us a little bit more about what you do in your spare time and what some of your other interests are.
I'm a mom of two so Mommying is technically my main job, lol. I use my spare time to do my writing and I read in between. My kindle has been a game changer because my daughter likes to tear out pages of any book I'm reading. I also watch a lot of anime. I just finished the first season of Solo Leveling and I loved every second of it. I also like trying out new foods and working on DIY home projects.
Author bio:
Erhu Kome writes stories centered around her Urhobo tribal roots, with a mix of myth and magic. She is the author of The Smoke That Thunders and Not Seeing Is A Flower, a novella shortlisted for the Nommo awards. She is an Anime enthusiast with a soft spot for any tv show or movie that will make her laugh. You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok @erhukome .
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