The Camaraderie Chronicles 5.28
WTLCTD meaning revealed, Obinna updates, tour life and more...
I hope this month has been kinder to you than the last couple of weeks have been to me.
First, tour season has been going so well, and I’ve genuinely enjoyed connecting with readers and authors alike. There’s something special about meeting people who’ll laugh, cry, scream, and fall in love with the characters I’ve created. Thank you to everyone who has stopped by my table, attended events, shared posts, and supported me in person and online.
Now… if you have toddlers in daycare, then you already know they don’t just bring home artwork (I got my first Mother’s Day artwork and my heart melted)—they bring home entire biological warfare packages. One minute everyone is fine, the next your whole household is coughing in surround sound. The last week absolutely knocked me off my feet, and while I’m recovering now, it definitely disrupted my writing schedule and timelines more than I planned.
Still, I’m grateful.
What’s in this letter?
Yoruba Demon: Updates
The Catching Feelings Series
WTLCTD Updates (what does it even mean??)
Your Next Summer Read
New Releases from Author Friends
Will I See You?
This season has also been filled with sunshines, graduations, anniversaries, celebrations, and watching people I care about step into new chapters of their lives. There’s something beautiful about seeing friends achieve milestones they worked hard for.
To every graduand reading this: congratulations. I hope this next phase of your career and life brings you growth, joy, opportunity, and the courage to chase the things that truly matter to you.
Yoruba Demon: Updates
Now to the part many of you came for…
Obinna is currently going through the next round of edits with feedback from my editor. I still don’t have a confirmed release date yet because, well… life has been interesting. But don’t worry—we’re getting there.
FYI, pre-orders motivate me, so…
And because I like surprises, there’s also another Yoruba Demon story coming around the time Obinna releases.
Some of you may remember Yoruba Demon: Kunle, a short story that originally appeared in the RomanceinCNY anthology. Well… it’s getting its moment. I’m expanding it from five chapters to sixteen, so please anticipate it—and a cover reveal coming soon.
Here’s the blurb:
Not all demons play games; some run straight for you.
Kunle, a Yoruba Demon Billionaire who runs for causes never planned on colliding with his past at a summer race. Jasmine didn’t expect a silly bet and one reckless afternoon to unravel years of restraint. What begins as a charged reunion quickly exposes old wounds, buried desire, and a connection that refuses to stay casual.
Also, thank you so much to everyone reading and reviewing Yoruba Demon: Femi and Yoruba Demon: Tunde on Amazon and Goodreads. Reviews genuinely help more than you realize. They increase visibility, help other readers discover the books, and tell retailers that the stories are worth recommending.
And if you haven’t yet, Yoruba Demon: The Brotherhood is still available for free here:
The Catching Feelings Series
Website | Amazon | TikTok Shop (US)
Thank you all so much for the love you’ve shown Imagine That and Implication. Watching readers connect with this series has been such a rewarding experience for me.
The next and final book in the series, Irreplaceable, is currently set for release this summer.
Anticipate it!
And if you haven’t started the series yet—or need a refresher before the finale—this is the perfect time to catch up on the previous books, spread the word, and leave reviews. Reviews help visibility so much and continue to introduce new readers to the series.
You can also motivate me to keep writing by placing your preorders. Trust me, authors notice every single one.
More to come.
WTLCTD Updates
I’ve officially sent out the first ten chapters of WYL, the first book in the WTLCTD series.
Thank you for all the excitement and love you’ve already shown this story and world. Seeing your reactions has honestly made me even more eager to share the full journey with you.
And now, you finally get to know what WTLCTD means:
Where The Light Comes to Die.
I’ll save the meaning of WYL for another letter.
For now… just anticipate this book.
You can read more and catch up here:
Your Next Summer Read
Escape, a Twin Bliss Resort novel, recently got a brand-new cover and interior design makeover. It’s currently available on my website and makes the perfect summer read if you’re looking for romance, tension, and an escape into something warm and immersive.
New Releases from Author Friends
Here are two new releases I think you’d really enjoy!
PS: The Time & Ash duology follows the story of Yoruba Demon: Obinna’s father—his rise, his romance, and the choices that shaped the man he became.
Time and Ash duology by Rosemary Okafor.
The narrative unflinchingly explores the burdens women bear to uphold their husbands’ crowns, even when the cost is their own thinning edges, their silence, their sacrifice. Indigo himself strays into waters far beyond his depth, discovering that reverence and status do not guarantee control, wisdom, or absolution.
At its core, this duology is a richly layered examination of marriage, motherhood, and a love that persists despite betrayal, pride, and unmet expectations.
This is a deeply immersive read—one that will make you laugh, simmer with anger, and smile in recognition. I highly recommend this to readers who enjoy emotionally honest storytelling and complex family dynamics.
Sweat With Me by L. Leigh
A raw, emotionally charged story about desire, control, and reclaiming autonomy. Amara’s marriage is cold, suffocating, and shaped by silence, neglect, and the threat of FGM disguised as “correction.” Her affair with her gym instructor is reckless and morally messy, but it becomes the spark that forces her to confront the life she’s been surviving instead of living. Bold, uncomfortable, and deeply human, this is a fearless exploration of what happens when a person eventually choose themselves.
Will I See You?
I’m really excited—and honestly grateful—to be out and about meeting readers and fellow authors. If you’re in any of these areas, please come say hello!
I’ll be at these in-person events this year:
May 31 - Delaware Author Fair, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
June 6 - Juneteenth Freedom Festival, Edison, New Jersey, USA
June 7 - Freehold NJ Juneteenth, Freehold, New Jersey, USA
June 13 - The Pink Profit Vendor & Craft Pop-Up, Merchantville, New Jersey, USA
June 20 - 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, West Winsdor, New Jersey, USA
July 25 - RomantiConn, Trumbull, Connecticut, USA
July 31 till August 2 - Black Writers Weekend, Atlanta, USA
August 15 - Indies & Bookworms, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
August 22 - Romance After Dark,
August 29 - Harlem Book Fair, Harlem, New York, USA
September 5 - Love Bants & Signatures, Ontario, Toronto, Canada
September 26 - Mercer County Library Book Festival, Hamilton, New Jersey, USA
October 3 - Collingswood Book Festival, Collingswood, New Jersey, USA
November 14 - Royal Book Bash, Annapolis, Maryland, USA
November 15 - The Black Girl Book Fair Tour, Washington, D.C., USA
Save the dates and grab tickets, I’d love to meet you if you’re nearby!
My next letter will be about Obinna’s release dates. Till then…
Happy reading and stay jiggy!
XoxO
Love love love this so much
And where the light comes to die sounds so deep 😩
Well done, Camaa.