Chimeka Garricks

Chimeka Garricks is a Nigerian novelist, short story writer, editor and lawyer. He is best known for the novel Tomorrow Died Yesterday (2010) and the short story collection A Broken People's Playlist (2020). Quotes I tried to write the truth as I know it. To show that the issues are complex, hued with plenty of grey, and that all major players are complicit in varying ways to the dysfunction. Chimeka Garricks speaking on the inspiration behind Tomorrow Died Yesterday in an interview with The Republic, "Being an Editor Is a Magical Work" (26 May 2023). I think it's honing and polishing a story into its best possible form. Sometimes, it's just a little cosmetic procedure, and other times, it feels like open heart surgery. Either way, being an editor is a magical work. Chimeka Garricks speaking on the role of editing during an interview with The Republic, "Being an Editor Is a Magical Work" (26 May 2023). I am floored and grateful when people tell me some of my stories made them feel seen, helped them heal, and start their journeys to forgiveness of themselves and others. Chimeka Garricks speaking about readers' responses to his writing during an interview with The Republic, "Being an Editor Is a Magical Work" (26 May 2023). The feedback and reviews have been excellent. But what I have enjoyed most is how the stories have touched some people personally—making them reminisce, rebuild broken relationships, and start journeys to self-repair and healing. Chimeka Garricks speaking on the reception of A Broken People's Playlist in Six Questions for Chimeka Garricks, Isele Magazine (17 August 2020). I believe oppression, injustice, discrimination, bad behaviour, crime, etc., should always be called out. Chimeka Garricks speaking on social issues and the responsibility of writers in Six Questions for Chimeka Garricks, Isele Magazine (17 August 2020). External links Category:Living people Category:Novelists from Nigeria Category:Nigerian short story writers Category:Nigerian editors