The Gathering of Reeds
by
John Chinaka Onyeche
John Chinaka Onyeche is a multi-talented writer. He is a poet, essayist and teacher of African History. He has authored numerous chapbooks and full-length collections of poems such as: "Echoes across the Atlantic," "A Night Tale at the Threshold of Howl," "We Returned to Kiss the Cross," "The Broken Fort," "A Good Day for Tomorrow’s Coming," "Stateless," "25 Atonements," “Chapters of Broken Tale,” and "The Gathering Of Reeds," (which is scheduled for publication in March, 2024 by Ethel Zine Press). His literary prowess has earned him recognition as a Best of Net Nominee 2022, and Pushcart 2023.
Beyond his literary pursuits, Chinaka is a devoted husband and loving father of two charming children, Sobeife and Chisimdiri. He hails from Nigeria and primarily writes from the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Being a graduate of History and Diplomatic Studies from the prestigious Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, his literary works reflect his academic discipline in that they discuss issues bordering on African history: slavery, colonialism, nationalism, and post- colonialism, with recourse to how they foreground the future of Africa.
He can be reached via any of the following media handles: rememberajc.wordpress.com, Facebook at facebook.com/jehovahisgood, Twitter at twitter.com/apostlejohnchin, and Gmail at apostlejohnchinaka@gmail.com. His works and profile can be explored through his linktree handle: https://linktr.ee/ Rememberajc.
Cover Art by Keith Suddrey.
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