Abi Ishola-Ayodeji critically acclaimed debut novel, Patience is a Subtle Thief, was named one of BuzzFeed's best books of May 2022 and received a coveted Kirkus-starred review.

As a journalist, Abi has showcased her talent across a diverse range of platforms, including ELLE.com, PBS, Ebony.com, CUNY TV, and more. Her 18-year-long career has seen her cover extraordinary people, communities, and events from New York City to Paris and from Nigeria to Ghana.

In 2017, Essence Magazine named her among its Woke 100 Women for launching Beyond Classically Beautiful, an acclaimed photo story and media platform celebrating women of color who defy traditional beauty standards.

After years of struggling to write a complete novel, she adopted a winning plan that helped her finish her manuscript seamlessly. She landed a deal with HarperCollins upon her first submission to a publisher.

As she continues to work on her second novel, she is also coaching aspiring authors on how to write and finish the novel of their dreams via workshops, YouTube.com/abiishola.