Tewa Moda a Nigerian Author and storyteller best known as Omowale David-Ashiru, unveiled her new novel Fragments of Glass and Time on Saturday at the Alliance Française de Lagos, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi.
In an energetic presentation, Moda described writing the novel in just two weeks under a tight deadline. “There was no time to think of obstacles. I just had to write,” she said.
Fragments of Glass and Time blends genres, generations, and gender, offering suspense, thrill, and deep intellectual stimulation. “It’s a book you probably won’t be able to put down,” she teased, warning readers to pick it up only when they have plenty of time.
Moda, passionate about promoting Nigerian stories, hopes the book will reignite the reading culture among young Nigerians.
“Nigeria is the seventh most populous country. The world should be hearing our stories,” she said.
Though she didn’t originally set out to win awards, she believes the novel is award-worthy — especially Nigerian awards, which would hold special meaning for her.
“Fragments of Glass & Time is for Nigeria, from a Nigerian,” she said proudly.
Fragments of Glass & Time promises to be an unforgettable read for anyone who loves a good story — and even for those who think they don’t.