Autor/-in: Adiela Akoo

Adiela Akoo. is a multifaceted South African poet and author whose work delves into themes of identity, resilience, hope, healing, and the intricacies of the human experience. She is a literary advocate and founding editor of The Quilled Ink Review literary journal curating established and acclaimed voices alongside promising new ones. She is also the founder and director of Quilled Ink Press, a dynamic independent small press that was established in December 2020. She further served as the Vice Chair of the Literacy Association of South Africa (LITASA), KZN Chapter. Adiela's writing has been published in a variety of anthologies and journals, and translated into multiple languages. She has also been commissioned to represent the Durban UNESCO City of Literature. Despite a busy schedule, Adiela always makes time to chat to the stray cats that keep adopting her. Visit her website to read her backstory, poetry, quotes, discover more about her and her books, and connect on social media: https: //linktr. ee/Adiela. Akoo.