Jade speaks to prolific writer Irenosen Okojie about her unique path into the literary world, finding a mentor and tips for staying inspired. Irenosen is the author of novel Butterfly Fish and two short story collections, Speak Gigantular and Nudibranch. She is known for her forays into surrealism, richly complex characters and vividly poetic imagery, and is one of the most exciting Black female voices in the world of contemporary literature.

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