Worth Noting:
- Inspired by everything around him, writing has been one of the best choices he has ever made. His love for mother Africa is what keeps him going. He believes one day the black continent will wallow in happiness as all races live in respect of all her sons and daughters.
- “Never give up on your dreams. You can sleep a loser but wake up a winner. Life is a battle, be prepared for the worst not just the best. Not everyday is a sun day. At times storms will put you down but your yearn to succeed is what will see you going. Trust less, respect all.
Patrick Juma alias Pattywrites is a poet, a novelist, a scriptwriter, a copywriter and a short story writer from the Western part of KENYA. His passion for writing developed when he was just a young boy. He wrote his first piece “Dead Within” when he was barely 17. Patrick Juma is a published Author of One title “I Will Marry Awilo” published by Elong’o publishers and he has Co_Authored several other Anthologies.
In 2020, the 21 year old hit headlines when he was awarded Suryodaya Global Literary Award of Excellence for his outstanding works and the contributions he made towards flourishing of literature. Due to the leadership skills he portrayed and the love he showed towards ‘Ubuntu,’ he was awarded a Global Youth Icon Award in November this year. As the President of International African Writers Association, Kenyan Branch, Patrick Juma appreciates the existence of creativity and ensures all the dreams of young African Writers see life. By the grace of God he has started a writers club in Kaimosi University.
The English and Literature third year student is also an Ultimate Frisbee player for the winners of the 2021 Kenya Ultimate Frisbee national club Championships held in Eldoret, Tropical Rangers Ultimate Frisbee Club. He is the editor of two books; Blood, Sweat and Tears by Author Geoffreye Okang’a published by Elong’o Publishers and Memoirs of the Forgotten by Paul Njoroge published by the same company. His love for the language of the white man can’t evade praise. A short story Anthology, a poetry Anthology and a short form Anthology are among some of his projects that will soon see the eyes of the public.
Inspired by everything around him, writing has been one of the best choices he has ever made. His love for mother Africa is what keeps him going. He believes one day the black continent will wallow in happiness as all races live in respect of all her sons and daughters.
“Never give up on your dreams. You can sleep a loser but wake up a winner. Life is a battle, be prepared for the worst not just the best. Not everyday is a sun day. At times storms will put you down but your yearn to succeed is what will see you going. Trust less, respect all.
Never underestimate yourself just because you have not yet achieved. Those who you think are your friends may turn out to be your worst enemies. The fight is all yours. Don’t involve everyone. Let surprises brim your world. Never announce every step you make for this may lead to your down fall” is the advice he tickles the ears of young men and women with.
Patrick’s debut book, “I Will Marry Awilo” is an Anthology blended by the African taste of poetry and it hails the true definition of an African narrative. In praise of local dialects and other aesthetic features that call poetry a home of sweetness, it furnishes a reality that befits Africa as a land of creative minds. He used a language so simple that even a local man can understand and at the same time obeyed all the laws poetry gave to life with themes ranging from all corners. You can get yourself a copy of, “I Will Marry Awilo” via the link provided below.
https://elongopublishers.co.ke/book/i-will-marry-awilo/
Or you can find him on social media as Pattywrites Juma.
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