Way Wive Wordz Publishing, Editing and Tuition Services

In 2020 when Disney was aiming to cast a Black Mermaid for its live animation of the Little Mermaid. Fans went crazy, arguing that there could no such thing since the original Mermaid was red headed, Scandinavian and not black. An idea for an anthology on African Water Spirits had not too long formed in my head but this was motivation to get it done. We invited contributions from artists, writers, poets to what became In Search of Mami Water: Narratives and Images of African Water Spirits, essentially conveying the fact that water spirits are part of African creation myths as much as anywhere else. Where there are bodies of water that people need for survival some form of myths abound about water spirits. The book was the first hard back we did and in full colour, thanks to a Spread the Word grant. It was launched online, coming so close to the lock down period but also because it allowed us to welcome our contributors from across the African diaspora: US, Guyana, Africa. I'm looking forward to presenting this book, in the National Year of Reading and the Fulham Palace Museum as part of their Black History 365 and part of the African Odysseys 20th Anniversary. With several impressions of Yeye Osun, the presentation is also part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the Annual Osun River Ritual this year. Register here to join us. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-search-of-mami-wata-tickets-1985792220989

In 2020 when Disney was aiming to cast a Black Mermaid for its live animation of the Little Mermaid. Fans went crazy, arguing that there could no such thing since the original Mermaid was red headed, Scandinavian and not black. An idea for an anthology on African Water Spirits had not too long formed in my head but this was motivation to get it done. We invited contributions from artists, writers, poets to what became In Search of Mami Water: Narratives and Images of African Water Spirits, essentially conveying the fact that water spirits are part of African creation myths as much as anywhere else. Where there are bodies of water that people need for survival some form of myths abound about water spirits. The book was the first hard back we did and in full colour, thanks to a Spread the Word grant. It was launched online, coming so close to the lock down period but also because it allowed us to welcome our contributors from across the African diaspora: US, Guyana, Africa. I'm looking forward to presenting this book, in the National Year of Reading and the Fulham Palace Museum as part of their Black History 365 and part of the African Odysseys 20th Anniversary. With several impressions of Yeye Osun, the presentation is also part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the Annual Osun River Ritual this year. Register here to join us. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-search-of-mami-wata-tickets-1985792220989?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1xy7bfc*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjQ5MTk1NjU1LjE3Nzg3NzQ0ODc.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Nzg3NzQ0ODQkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzg3NzQ1MDckajM3JGwwJGgw&keep_tld=true

Michelle Yaa Asantewa

https://merton.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=343522 As part of our National Year of Reading programme, Merton Heritage Service is staging this celebration of local history books and authors. This is a fun, free event for local historians and nostalgia lovers alike.

Join us for a range of bitesize talks from:

Michelle Yaa Asantewa, Way Wiv Wordz Publishing

Jane Davis, author of "Dorcas Lackington: The Bookseller's Wife"

Maureen Dickson, author of "Pilots and Soldiers of the Caribbean"

Representatives from the Museum of Wimbledon.

You can also visit book stalls from the aforementioned writers, plus Jeff Brooks (author of sports title "We Woz Robbed in '59"), Merton Historical Society, Wandle Industrial Museum and Merton Library Service.

Come along to learn about the local area, buy books, get signed copies, or simply to chat to the authors and publishers.

Our author on BBC Radio 3 Passionate Lives this Sunday 10th. Tune in from 12pm UK time.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002vvx5 We are delighted to share that our author (Aunty) Joyce Trotman (98years) will be on Radio 3's Private Passions this Sunday 12th at 12.00pm. Do tune in to hear this phenomenal elder speak passionately about her experiences.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002vvx5 We are delighted to share that our author (Aunty) Joyce Trotman (98years) will be on Radio 3's Private Passions this Sunday 12th at 12.00pm. Do tune in to hear this phenomenal elder speak passionately about her experiences.

BBC Radio 3 - Private Passions, Joyce Trotman, teacher and writer Michael Berkeley's guest is 98 year old teacher and writer Joyce Trotman.

A book presentation: In Search Of Mami Wata at Fulham Palace Museum. Book via Eventbrite.