I'm pleased to report that she's published a sequel, Good Luck, Toni.
Toni is no longer a naïve, young Kenyan immigrant struggling with her religious upbringing as she navigates the mores of an unfamiliar culture, but a married woman, a mother, and a working professional.
"Her life is not spared the drama, love snares and shenanigans that seem to follow Toni everywhere."
Francis has created a website where you can order copies from her directly: Waîthira Francis.
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I've organized a reading/book signing for November 12th at 8PM. The reading will take place at The Wild Rose (17, rue Maury, Toulouse; you can contact the venue directly at 09 81 84 88 06.)
In addition to Francis, I will be reading from my novella, The Ice Mine. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This reading was originally planned for over a year ago but was derailed by the pandemic.
Fabrice Gieryga will play a few songs and I will sing on one song and play tambourine on some others. The reading and music will last an hour and a half at most.
The Lost Generation had Paris in the 20's and 30's. The Beats called an unnamed hotel at 9, rue Gît-le-Cœur home from the late 50's to the early 60's. Will Toulouse become known as a literary hotbed for the expat writers of Generation X? Come help make it happen. At the least you can grab a drink and hear some literature and live music....