“Among the Igbo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten.” ―Chinua Achebe
Are we in conversation as yet? Are we eating? Yes? No? Maybe?
If you have been following previous posts and are still hoping for a sane writer within Epigraph, kindly surrender. Today’s pair is not different from the previous four. These kids need help, mentally.
Anyhow, with every passing week, excitement escalates and I can’t wait until you finally have the ebook in your reader. Yes, we won’t be doing print this time around, so, prepare data and find yourself an ebook reader – it can be your smart phone, iPhone, iPad, tablet and spiritual eyes, kidding.
Ladies, gentlemen and spiritual fathers, I present to you writer number 5 and writer number 6:
5. Prudence Ndala
Who is YOU?
I am a blue stone, not a ruby, just a normal pebble that was personified when there was no human available to write.
How old are you?
I am 22 years, 1 month and 13 days old (at the time of the interview).
When did the writing begin?
I started writing when I started getting bullied by some ghouls – sorry, I mean girls.
When you are not writing, what do you do?
I am trying to figure out what I shouldn’t write about, and praying.
What are your superpowers?
I can drink as much coffee as my parents will let me, even more when they’re not watching. And I speak pain.
Your grand plan to take over the world is…?
In less than twenty years, people will only be watching movies adapted from books and read books only written in blue... I’m fast? I know.
Who/what inspires you?
I’m inspired by Christ, hysteria and pain. Even coffee
Any random thing you want to tell us?
I’m actually not a writer. I was sent here to make my parents proud by staying away from drugs. So, now I drink coffee. I’m also very familiar with the unfamiliar.
Favourite writer/s?
Jodi Piccoult, Francine Rivers, whoever writes Goosebumps, Paul – the guy who got hit by lightning ‘cause he was bullying Christians (yea take that, bullies), Masingita Mzilikazi Masiya – him because he is the only person who knows how to give names to my feelings and stuff better than I do.
Favourite book/s?
King James Bible, Nineteen Seconds, Mercy, Envy, Goosebumps 1 to hundred and Home Before February.
How do you translate your passion?
Passion evades me. I’m driven by pain.
What kind of books do you want to read?
I want to read books that have a happy resolve, not ending.
Twitter: @stonecasspir
Facebook: BlueStone Ndala
Blog: prue09.wordpress.com
Do you believe in the power of Oros?
Yes! You can only speak goodness with an Oros-stained tongue.
Are you already fulfilling your life’s purpose, and what is it?
I think I am doing a lot by staying alive. God has shown me that I’m a flight risk so He keeps me around by giving me words. Mine is to write.
6. Patamedi Jonathan Lebea
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| All resemblance to both Clark Kent and Superman is circumstantial. They want to look like me. |
Who is YOU?
I is Patamedi Jonathan Lebea. I am, apparently, a writer. I am pedi by blood, yet white by accent and associations.
How old are you?
I am 26 years and 8 days old (at the time of the interview).
When did the writing begin?
*cues the violins* Honestly, I was an unattractive unpopular young boy who wrote everything down because he could never articulate it to the rest of the attractive and popular society.
When you are not writing, what do you do?
I would LOVE to say reading, but my life is too erratic and chaotic. So what I do mostly is think, laugh and attempt to dance.
What are your superpowers?
Telekinesis. I have the ability to move objects with my mind. A time will come when I prove this to you. Then, I will move you, with only my mind.
Your grand plan to take over the world is…?
To make the world question its 'normal' and its 'logical', finally bringing all logic and reason into disrepute then presenting my truth as the solution.
Who/what inspires you?
God inspires me. To think that there is an almighty limitless God I believe in, who, at the same time, believes in me and my ridiculous dreams? Wow.
Any random thing you want to tell us?
I think I.
Favourite writer/s?
E'skia Mphahlele, Can Themba, J.M Coetzee, Masingita Mzilikazi Masiya (NO! I AM NOT SUCKING UP... But hey, if there are benefits to this...)
Favourite book/s?
Disgrace, Down 2nd Avenue, The Will To Die, Is it Coz I'm Black, The Right To Mourn, Wild at Heart.
How do you translate your passion?
With an online dictionary.
What kind of books do you want to read?
Books I cannot predict but can relate to. Books that seem to read me and interpret themselves
Twitter: @PatamediLebea
Facebook: Patamedi Jonathan Lebea (facebook)
I forgot my mxit pin but I'm probably there too under a pseudonym that woulda made sense to my teenage-self.
Do you believe in the power of Oros?
*takes a sip from his glass* I guess, we'll just never know...
Are you already fulfilling your life’s purpose, and what is it?
Purpose? (Laughs) Not yet. My life's purpose as it stands is merely to have one.
I hope you have enjoyed today’s episode.
PS. Thank you for sharing the blog with others. You are awesomated.
Your Word Is King,
MMM
masingita@lefokolakgosi.co.za
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