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 #Because it’s a 4-in-1 announcement this time!
           #MondayMotivation #BookReleases #BookSeries
          
          -It’s a new month
          
          And it’s also the last month of the year 2025. Which means you still have time. Which means you still have time. One more month to hit that goal you wrote down in January. And yes, one month is enough. Start the book. Take the course. Make the call. Send the pitch. Begin now. The time is now.
          
          -Up next… three more books before the year ends
          This wasn’t part of the original plan, but I love challenging myself creatively. I want to close the year with 50 books, so I’m releasing three more titles:
          
          ·The HR Process Playbook
          ·Identify Your Talent and Make It Work
          ·Born to Die (fiction drama)
          
          I cannot wait to share them with you, and I hope each one delivers value exactly where you need it.
          
          -And finally... December in the 5 Series Campaign!
          Inspired by the "Before Trilogy", this series began after my husband introduced me to a film that unfolded in a single day through nothing but dialogue. I didn’t expect to love it, but I did, and the idea stayed with me. And eight years later, that spark became the "Two Hearts Series": dialogue-driven, emotional, intimate, and deeply human.
          
          Series Description:
          The Two Hearts Series is a trilogy about love, connection, and the complexities of the human heart. From the unravelling of a marriage weighed down by silence, to the spark of an unforgettable beginning, and the echoes of a past that refuses to stay buried, this is a tale of two lives intertwined in ways neither could have imagined.
          
          Grab a free copy of Where Lonely Hearts Meet HERE: https://tinyurl.com/THSeries and join me as Fiction meets Function this Friday.
           #People. #Culture. #Strategy. #Travel #Through #Stories with #CMOsphere.
          
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 #Because it's Week 4 of the Closed Door Series
           #Friday #November #TGIF
          
          The detectives don't rush to judgment. They observe, listen, gather proof, ask hard questions, and test theories. Bias, emotion, and assumption are dangerous in truth-seeking, and one wrong accusation can ruin lives.
          
          In leadership and HR, it's the same. Making decisions based on rumours, personality preference, first impressions, or past stories is not leadership, it's negligence. Are there performance issues? Please investigate. Are there conflicts? Please hear both sides. Is it misconduct? Please document, verify, and act fairly.
          
           HR Lesson: Fairness isn't a feeling. It's a process. Facts first. Judgment later. That is how trust, and justice, are built.
          
           Join me next Friday for our next fiction-meets-function feature! The Series will be revealed on 1st December. Stay tuned!
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 #Because it just keeps getting better!
           #Wednesday #NewBook #ComingSoon
          
          After four long years, my second poetry book arrives this Sunday, 30th November 2025, to close the month on a delicious note. Yay!
          
          Titled 'When Bodies Merge', it continues the theme I’ve explored throughout the year — #Erotic. And since this has been my season of bold creative expression… #WeReadWeDontJudge 
          
          Description:
          A story of love and happy beginnings
          Soon becomes one of secret longings;
          A desire to explore a path of no return,
          Where forbidden pleasure is born.
          
          I’m also delighted that, for the second time, the brilliant author and poet Toki Mabogunje has graced the book with a beautiful foreword.
          
          You can read it here: https://tinyurl.com/WBMerge — along with a free sample of the collection.
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 #Because it's Week 3 of the Closed Door Series
           #Friday #November #TGIF
          
          In Closed Door, the tragedy doesn’t appear suddenly, it brews quietly. Behaviour shifts, tension grows, and silence stretches. Little signs whisper long before the door finally opens to reveal the truth. But quiet signals are easy to ignore… until they erupt.
          
          In our workplaces too, not every struggle is dramatic. Some employees don’t argue, they simply withdraw. Some don’t shout, they just shut down. While others don’t break visibly, they crumble softly.
          
          And leaders who only react to noise miss the quiet crises brewing under polite smiles and routine output.
          
           HR Lesson: Pay attention to subtle human signals. Check in genuinely. Look beyond performance metrics. Notice fatigue. Notice changes. Sometimes the real question isn't “How is work?” but “How are you?”
           #People. #Culture. #Strategy. #Travel #Through #Stories with #CMOsphere.
          
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 #Because it's Week 2 of the Closed Door Series
           #Friday #November #TGIF
          
          Detectives Slaughter and Pruitt step into a case tangled with family tension. People are hurting, protecting each other, accusing each other, remembering things differently, and acting from wounded places. Emotions aren’t just present; they drive behaviour.
          
          And yet the investigation must remain clear-headed. The detectives cannot take sides based on sympathy or history; they must hold facts and feelings simultaneously.
          
          Some workplaces mirror this. Employees don’t leave emotions at home. Their lives walk through the office doors with them: stress, grief, ego, insecurity, fear, pride, love, loyalty.
          
          Great HR professionals don’t ignore emotion. They manage it, honour it, and still demand fairness.
          
           HR Lesson: Empathy is not the opposite of accountability; it is the foundation of it. Care deeply, decide clearly, and lead with balance.
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 #Because it's Week 1 of the Closed Door Series
           #Friday #November #TGIF
          
          In Closed Door, Angela stumbles on something she was never meant to see — a truth hidden in plain sight, tucked behind domestic routine and polite smiles. One moment of curiosity opens a world of secrets, and life never returns to normal.
          
          That’s the thing about secrecy — it festers. What looks calm may be chaos waiting for air. What seems “fine” may be quietly breaking. And when truth finally escapes, the damage is far harder to control.
          
          In organisations, hidden problems behave the same way. 
          Silent stress. Quiet conflict. Unspoken resentment.
          Not every cry for help is loud — some are locked behind emotional doors.
          
          
           HR Lesson: Build cultures where truth feels safe, not dangerous. When employees can speak early, leaders don’t have to clean up explosions later.
           #People. #Culture. #Strategy. #Travel #Through #Stories with #CMOsphere.
          
          Whether it's fiction, non-fiction, or somewhere in between... discover books by #Author #CMOkonkwo
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Dear readers,
           #Because it’s a 3-in-1 announcement!   
           #BookRelease #BookSeries #BookTravel   
          
          -My Author’s Guide drops today
          If you’re a self-published or aspiring author, this guide is for you. Don’t end the year without sharpening your skills and preparing your marketing plan. There are opportunities everywhere — you just need to know where to look. The price goes back to full soon. The value? Easily 10x more. Don’t miss it.   
          
          -Up next… November in the 5 Series Campaign 
          The Closed Door Series is our November feature. This was my very first series, born unexpectedly during a trip to the US. My older sister would lock herself in the bathroom for what felt like hours, and while waiting one evening, I wrote a short story. That moment became a novella… which eventually grew into a 5-book series.     
          
          November is for Family Drama, and HR. Each Friday, I’ll be sharing real-world lessons from Closed Door, the first book in the series, as Fiction Meets Function.   
          
          Grab a free copy of Closed Door here: https://tinyurl.com/ClosedDoor1 and join me as Fiction meets Function next Friday. 
          
          -And finally... Book Travel Returns! 
          Ten years ago, I launched a book-travel experiment: I dropped copies of my book in 4 countries and at the Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF), then let them journey freely into the world. I have no idea where those copies are today, and that’s the magic. This year, 4 more books have travelled and met new readers. As the spirit moves, I’ll continue sending books out. If a book finds you, read it, enjoy it, and pass it on. Let’s see how far stories can go.
           #People. #Culture. #Strategy.  #Travel #Through #Stories with #CMOsphere.   
          
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          Literarily Yours,
          CMO.

Dear readers,
           #Because I’m still soaking in the experience...
           #Friday #TGIF #NextDay 
          
          ...the energy, the connections, the learning, and the powerful insights from #CIPM #ICE2025. The atmosphere was inspiring, refreshing, and exactly what many of us in HR need once in a while. Sometimes, stepping back to breathe, learn, and reconnect is the best gift we can give ourselves, and that’s exactly how I felt.
          
          A big thank you to my CEO for giving me the opportunity to attend, especially at such a busy time in the year with so much going on. 
          
          While in Abuja, I also made time to meet with our Abuja team — all 93 of them — for an engaging and fulfilling session. The energy, openness, and teamwork were amazing, and I’m grateful for moments like these that remind me why people are at the heart of everything we do. 
          
          And a pleasant surprise — I even received a thoughtful gift from the HR Coordinator, Queen Victoria! For a moment I felt like an invited guest… then quickly remembered: I’m one of them. Truly, to the best team — thank you for making it special. 
          
          Here’s to more growth, collaboration, and moments that remind us why we love HR and the work we do. 
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          Literarily Yours,
          CMO.

Dear readers,
           #Because it's Week 5 of the Nigerian Assassin Series
           #Friday #October #TGIF
          
          Halloween Special – Choices and Consequences
          
          Kiki chooses to spare Mekus Money, breaking the code of the Mirror People. It’s an act of mercy, but it triggers a chain reaction of betrayal, exposure, and bloodshed. Her choice, no matter how noble, reshapes her fate.
          
          In organizations, too, every choice has a consequence. Breaking protocol, overlooking misconduct, or ignoring red flags — even with good intentions — can erode trust and destabilise culture. People must understand that freedom of choice is always tied to responsibility.
          
           HR Lesson: Every action has a ripple effect. Rule-breaking, however well-intentioned, carries consequences that affect trust, culture, and long-term success.
          
           Join me next Friday for our next fiction-meets-function feature! The Series will be revealed on 1st November. Stay tuned!
           #Read #Learn #Grow #People. #Culture. #Strategy. #Travel #Through #Stories with #CMOsphere.
          
          Whether it's fiction, non-fiction, or somewhere in between... discover books by #Author #CMOkonkwo
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           #Writing #Writer #Author #Reader #Bookworm #Storyteller #Daydreamer #TimeTraveller #WritingMachine #Process #Skill #Goals #AuthorCMO #CMO
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          Literarily Yours,
          CMO.

Dear readers,
           #Because it's just 3 days to the end of the pre-order discount!
           #Wednesday #HumpDay #NewBook
          
          Dear Self-Published Author, Act Now!
          
          Don’t let the year end without reading this book and creating your 2026 Marketing Plan. Not yet an author? No knowledge is lost!
          
          The free sample is still available, and so is the pre-order discount.
          
          Read it here: https://www.cmokonkwo.com/itsyourtime and get inspired to take the next step.
          
          This practical guide will show you not just what to do, but how to:
          •Set up a professional author presence across multiple platforms without overspending.
          •Build visibility using free or low-cost tools like email responders, sign-up forms, and payment links.
          •Create a simple marketing plan to keep readers engaged using tools and actions like newsletters, giveaways, and automated updates.
          
          It’s your time, #DearAuthor. Let’s make it count. 
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          Literarily Yours,
          CMO.