Adebayo Miracle is a 400 Level Law student of University of Abuja, who has carved a niche for herself through her written works. Adebayo Caleb (300 Level Law) had a chat with her.

Tell us about yourself.
I am the first child of four children of Mr and Mrs Adebayo. I was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. I am from Oyo State. I attended St. Maria Gorretti Nursery and Primary School and moved on to Airforce Secondary School, Port Harcourt, then to the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada.

When did your writing career begin?
That was while I was in primary school, at the age of nine. I was inspired by the Enid Blyton novels I read.

What inspires your written works?
Different things, actually, like the environment and happenings around me. Most especially, the Holy Spirit.

What kind of work do you write?
Prose, generally. Specifically, I write crime fiction, gospel, romance and adventure.

How do you combine writing secular books with the gospel works you write?
I try my best to pattern my mind the way I want to write. However, I never have a problem combining them as the aim is always to pass across a message, whether moral or gospel.

How many books have you written so far?
Well, considering that I started writing at the age of nine, I hardly preserved the early works I did, being a child that I was. In secondary school, I started quite a number of them, which I didn’t finish. However, lately, I could boast of three complete works. I am also presently working on one.

Can we have the titles of some of the books you have done?
Okay, there is one titled ‘Escape’ about a lady doctor who spent most of her lives conforming to her dad’s rules until she decided to take her stand and do what she loved to do best. There’s also ‘The Reunion’, and ‘Kimberly.’

Who are your role models?
First of all, there is my Mum. In writing, I have Frank Perretti, Sydney Sheldon; who is actually my biggest role model, and Francine Rivers.

What plans do you have for your writing career in the near future?
I have big plans, really. I intend to publish a good number of my works and reach out to young writers like myself. I also intend to be a contributor to international magazines.

Have you had any of your works published?
Widely read, but not yet published. However, I am working on that and should be able to do that in a few months time.

What is your philosophy of life?
Life doesn’t give you what you deserve. It gives you what you fight for.

The African culture subdues the feminine gender. What is your take on this?
I think women should be given equal chance as men because we’re all created in God’s image. I also feel women are already doing things the world felt could be done by only men a few years ago. I understand there was a time when women had to write books using pseudonyms. Well, I’m glad that’s no more because a woman should have a chance to display her talent.

How do you unwind?
I spend my spare time listening to music, singing and reading novels. I also love chatting with friends.

Are you in a relationship?
No, I’m not and I am not searching for now.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
I see myself as an accomplished barrister, married with at least a kid, a bestselling author and a  minister of the gospel.

Say something to young authors like yourself
Be the best that you can be, keep reading, because you learn a lot that way, and remember to put God first in everything you do.