Affable0709:
please I have to complain bitterly.... from page 27 to the end, all Audreytimms post were hidden... I know I stumbled on this story late, I'd like to get a link to read all.

Holuwadharah:
same here

Elsuperior:
Seriously, its so heartbreaking that the stories has been removed...I guess it was due to plagiarism, please help us that just stumbled into the story recently plz

anibi9674:
also share ur pain.

ifygina2:
another thing Audrey, pls dnt bring back the boredom you av already taken away,its already paining me to d bone marrow since i noticed your updates are now hidden due to one reason or the other. i really hope to see to the end of this wonderful art piece. God bless you mam!

Lordnagato:
Please help we late comers to this story, how can we read the hidden updates.... Pleasseee, great story by the way

JMK9600:
Madam Audrey Timms, please help us late readers to enjoy this captivating and inspiring story. The updates are hidden pls what can we do about it? May God continue to bless the work of your hands. Beautiful story.

benardj3:
the updates are not vissible

Blessytee:


Check my signature for the link.

hysteriabox:


The ebook is available in okadabooks. Do buy and enjoy

felicity09:
such story should not end half way na, pls aunt Audrey wat do u sugges.t I do to read this story till its end. thanks, kudos to u for a job well done, at least as far as I've ur stories I cannot but say,dat u r a gifted one

busybisy:

hi maam .... i just joined NL and ur story "letting go" was one of the stories i stumbled upon but i couldnt view the subsequent updates, all i see is comma....kindly do something ma cos saying am addicted is an understatement...thank you in advance

bluejean:
Can sum1 pls help m in finishing ds story. Okadabooks n coolval no hep m. Its like av bn shut out

Na beg I dy beg

I need 2 finish ds

rukygold001:
Dis Was The First Writeup I Read In Nairaland,absolutely Breathtaking.I Had To Comment Using My Sis Account Even Though I Dnt Own An Account Yet.

Wandeshelr:


Hello pls its not going through
Have tried okada, African stories, all to no avail!!
Pls help

kreamy28:
Hello everyone I was able to reach madam Audrey she said the novel will be on okadabooks before ending of this month,she's just trying to edit few things on the book.

shenisaac:
Congratulations Audrey Timms. This book is a definite keeper. Kudos


http://www.okadabooks.com/book/about/letting_go/12780

hysteriabox:
Audrey Timms rocks. May your value continue to increase and may we be blessed with many more stories. Congratulations

Kaycee7:
Happy New Year AudreyTimms and my fellow Audrey followers

AudreyTimms:


Author's note

Owwkkaayy! Audrey Timms is back. Well, I hope it's for good this time around. I've been around the world (in my living room though ). I've read a lot of books and done short grammar courses, and I have come to a conclusion -- I'm more of a storyteller than a writer . After reading numerous books by wonderful authors and seeing their styles of writing, and the way they capture scenes with words too beautiful to even explain, I had to come to that conclusion. I know and have accepted that I'm not in the class of LarrySun (my role model), PrettySpicey (the description queen), repogirl (even my darling husband attested to this fact after reading Forever and For Always), moskeda (darling Sally -- the Fish Brain queen) e.t.c. YET but I hope to be someday and hopefully surpass them. This is neither humility nor modesty, I'm just trying to be real.



Anyway, I'm glad to be back and happy to say that I was able to write six books last year, four in my head and two on my iPad. This one- Letting Go and Waiting For The Bouquet on okadabooks- http://okadabooks.com/book/about/10290 (make una go buy am) 



I have Dyoungstar to thank for this title. After coming up with a couple of very silly titles, he came to my rescue. Thanks bro. 



I am first and foremost a Nigerian before a writer...oops! Sorry, a storyteller. A reader once wrote to me to tell me to use more of American language and slangs. While I agree the world is changing, but abegee! I no dey form wetin I no be. Give me a good story with Nigerian slangs anyday, anytime to remind me of who I am and why I love naija. *singing, 'Audrey really love naija.'* However, no speaking of pidgin English for me this time around. Someone told me that for a writer...storyteller, I speak too much of it. And no shorthand as well. Lastly, please I want straightforward and down to earth criticisms. I think 'You're the best' has lost taste. Let's be creative, biko.



Okay. I'm done with my ramblings. Let's get the show on the road. We know the rules of the game- slow and steady before we get to the suspense and tears. No fighting, no quarreling or amma through you out of the thread. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion though.



Warning-- I'm not going to be as consistent as i was in posting Unfulfilled Promises. The first reason is because I want to frustrate those thieving b.astards who engage in plagiarism (last pidgin English- Na God go punish all of una. The thunder wey go fire una dey take phd lessons from Sango). *takes a deep breath* Okay! Where were we? Yes. Secondly, I'm like crazy busy these days with family, work, church, friends, dogs, enemies, environment, gossip, climate change, market, clicking on meaningless posts, just staring at my mirror trying to remember what to do next, and so much more. Una get the gist abi? So I might have to post only on Wednesdays and weekends but let's see how it goes. Please bear with me.



Pack filled with pain, love, betrayal, secrets, scheming, paranormal activities with a dash of my second favorite foriegn language -- Italian, Letting Go will blow you away. So hold on to your seat belts and please try not to smash your device against the wall. Please remember I'm human, imperfect and liable to mistakes.



This is a story of Giovanni Ekwe and his father, Senator Ekwe. I'm already working on the sequel (in my head sha), Moving Forward. 



Enjoy! 



Audrey Timms



P.S. - Please like my Facebook page, Audreytimmslibrary at http://web.facebook.com/audreytimmss/



I dedicate this story to divepen1 for being hardworking and also a good friend to me. Thanks a billion.



Thanking you.

davidif:


The most important book you should read if you ever want to be a writer is the classic The Elements of Style by William Strunk and E.B White. Its one of the most influential books ever written on the art of writing. If I were you, I would go get the book asap.

AudreyTimms:

Wow! I'm sorry i laughed when i was through reading your comment. Not because it was funny but because i wasnt expecting criticism in those aspects.

Most of my stories? I have only shared three stories with the public. This one and Unfulfilled Promises and Waiting for the bouquet which is even on sale.

Okay, let's get down to the points you made. First and foremost, i must commend you on your attention to details. I love that in my readers. Secondly, please remember that the story is still a fictional piece despite the fact that i've tried to make it look very real. Thirdly, i agree with you, Gio is a total nut job but he isn't your everyday pyscho. Something happened to him (please don't let me

AudreyTimms:

This looks like constructive criticism to you? U didn't get better after unfulfilled promises. That sentence alone killed my writing spirit. What's wrong in saying, 'Audrey, you're trying sha but you haven't gotten the descriptive part yet. Please work on it.' I really didn't expect you of all people to make an observation like that. I know my flaws, that was why i said i'm more of a story teller than a writer. After trying my best at descpition and trying to copy others, i had to tell myself the truth that my style of writing is different. I believe you read my reply to someone who praised my narration and i told her descrpition was what i was going to work on next.. So the online courses i took were for nothing? So i didn't improve in anything simply because i can't describe? Please put yourself in my shoes. Look at how Jonathan2787 put his own criticism and how i enjoyed replying him. You know i'm not a proud writer/story teller who doesn't listen to criticism. I took what he said and worked on it because of the way he said it. That said, thanks for the observation. I will work on it.

Tell them to write theirs and post let us read. We are quick to criticize! I just tire.

Secondly, a relative of mine was once a senator and another, a minister. Whatever i write about the senator and his family is from first-hand experience and that of friends who have experienced such too. I carry out researches before i start writing.

Lastly, it's a work of fiction with about twenty percent reality. So please bear with me. Thanks.

AudreyTimms:

This looks like constructive criticism to you? U didn't get better after unfulfilled promises. That sentence alone killed my writing spirit. What's wrong in saying, 'Audrey, you're trying sha but you haven't gotten the descriptive part yet. Please work on it.' I really didn't expect you of all people to make an observation like that. I know my flaws, that was why i said i'm more of a story teller than a writer. After trying my best at descpition and trying to copy others, i had to tell myself the truth that my style of writing is different. I believe you read my reply to someone who praised my narration and i told her descrpition was what i was going to work on next.. So the online courses i took were for nothing? So i didn't improve in anything simply because i can't describe? Please put yourself in my shoes. Look at how Jonathan2787 put his own criticism and how i enjoyed replying him. You know i'm not a proud writer/story teller who doesn't listen to criticism. I took what he said and worked on it because of the way he said it. That said, thanks for the observation. I will work on it.

Secondly, a relative of mine was once a senator and another, a minister. Whatever i write about the senator and his family is from first-hand experience and that of friends who have experienced such too. I carry out researches before i start writing.
Lastly, it's a work of fiction with about twenty percent reality. So please bear with me. Thanks.

AudreyTimms:


If you have my story on any of your blogs, please remove it. You can't be preaching the gospel yet putting someone else's story on your blog without his or her permission. That's plagiarism. In the Christendom, it's called stealing.

Divepen1:

* puts hand on chin, watching you..
You should read her work before you decide to drop any comment as regarding her statements.