Jessica Aike, author of This Thing in My Head : Break Free, Stand In Your Power and Self-Actualise, has been invited to take part in TriumphOfTheNow.com‘s “Ten Words or Fewer” interview format! (The word count is not strict.)
Read on below!
Q: What is the title of your book?
A: This Thing in My Head.
Q: Why did you choose this title?
A: It accurately captures my desire to transcend from thought to action.
Q: What’s the book about?
A: Questioning harmful notions and providing alternatives, and encouraging people to start their self-mastery and self-actualisation journey.
Q: Why did you write this book?
A: To spark discussion. With discussion comes introspection, and hopefully growth.
Q: And why now?
A: Over the past few years I’ve really buckled down on my goals and craft. I’m ready.
Q: Why do you write, generally?
A: Passion. Writing soothes me and brings me joy.
Q: Where/how do you write?
A: I write anywhere.
Q: Are you working on any new projects?
A: Maybe…
Q: What/who do you read?
A: I read anything. As long as it’s good, I’m reading it.
Q: Why do you read?
A: For genuine interest and passion, and to also stretch my mind.
Q: Where/when do you read?
A: I can read anywhere, but I prefer my home, the library, and parks.
Q: Describe the ideal reader of your book.
A: I believe my book can be read by anyone.
Q: How do you relax?
A: I rest, sleep, embrace slow living, read, and practice yoga.
Q: Do you listen to music?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you have a mantra? If willing, please share.
A: I will not punish other people for my feelings of inadequacy.
Bio:
Jessica Aike is a British-Nigerian writer. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Ms Aike relocated to London, England at the age of two, where she was raised and currently resides.
She often jests that she came into the world with a pen and notebook in one hand, and a book in the other. A treasured recollection of her childhood is rooted in the various books she enjoyed reading, and since then, the numerous fiction stories, stage plays and non-fiction pieces she has spent her time writing. As her passion matured, she recognised an inner conviction directing her towards becoming a writer.
As a teenager, she began utilising various social media platforms to start often uncomfortable, but necessary conversations. Over the course of ten years, she has campaigned for a plethora of issues, with a special focus on the culture of silence surrounding the sexual, physical, and verbal abuse of children.
In June 2020 she featured in an episode of Dr Bola Adebayo’s Podcast, A Deep Look Into The Issue of Rape, where she lent her voice to the growing conversation centred around sexual abuse, mental health and emotional intelligence. In January 2025 she featured on Power Ace Radio and Heart to Heart with Abagaba where she explored the various topics explored in her debut book This Thing in My Head. Her journey to self-actualisation, navigating culture, cultural ills, child abuse, taking back your power, and the backlash that accompanies having uncomfortable conversations were some of the themes she explored.
Her published work can be seen in Afritondo, The Eyes of African Women, Literally Stories, Ariel Carter, Down In the Dirt Magazine and Fiction on the Web, and Book of Matches where she explores a range of themes. Multiple Faces of Keke was shortlisted and published in the February 2024 Issue ‘Where Icarus Went’ in the Down In the Dirt Magazine. Her first book, This Thing In My Head, which explores culture, child abuse, and self-actualisation, was published in February 2025.
Website: https://jessicaaike.com/
Amazon link : https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Thing-My-Head-Self-Actualise-ebook/dp/B0DQ3BT7G1
Instagram: Jessica Aike
“Ten Words or Fewer” gives writers (novelists, poets, essayists, playwrights, screenwriters, anyone writing anything else) the opportunity to introduce themselves and their work. If interested in taking part, email triumphofthenow@gmail.com for more details.
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Forthcoming gigs include the following – there may/will be others:
18th February 2026, 7.30pm: Laughable, Wanstead Library
26th February 2026: Mirth Control, Bexhill-on-Sea
12th March 2025: BALD PERSONALITY DISORDER 30 MIN WIP at Glasgow International Comedy Festival
26th March 2026, 7.30pm: Comedy @ Cosmic, Plymouth
May 2026: BALD PERSONALITY DISORDER FULL LENGTH WIP at the BRIGHTON FRINGE
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