It’s been a busy few months attending panels, talks and conducting writing workshops. I had the honour of being a speaker at The Black British Book festival, The Bournemouth Romance writing festival and so much more. I have also done a few writing workshops and private coaching for those of you wanting to write a book. Contact me on lola@lolajaye.com or fill out my contact form for more details!
The Manual for Good Wives
Everything about Adeline Copplefield is a lie . . .
To the world Mrs Copplefield is the epitome of Victorian propriety: an exemplary society lady who writes a weekly column advising young ladies on how to be better wives.
Only Adeline has never been a good wife or mother; she has no claim to the Copplefield name, nor is she an English lady . . .
Now a black woman, born in Africa, who dared to pretend to be something she was not, is on trial in the English courts with all of London society baying for her blood. And she is ready to tell her story . . .
The Manual for Good Wives (Macmillan) out in the UK – 20th Feb 2025
The Attic Child Nominated for TWO Awards!
Happy Springtime, Folks!
It has been well over a year since my last update and soooo much has happened.
Firstly, THE ATTIC CHILD was nominated for not only one, but TWO literary awards. THE JHALEK PRIZE (longlisted) and THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS (longlisted & shortlisted). The Attic Child came third in TWO categories of The Diverse Book Awards and I am thrilled! These were for the main categories as well as The Readers Choice Award!
This little book and I have been on such a journey and long may it continue!
More news… My next historical fiction novel will be released in Feb 2025 and it’s called…. drumroll please… THE MANUAL FOR GOOD WIVES! We don’t have a cover just yet… but I will keep you posted!
For now, happy reading, writing, living!
Lola
The Attic Child hardcovers are now out in the UK & USA!
…And I am so grateful and overwhelmed at the reception it has received so far. Plus, all those videos and pictures on social media that readers have taken the time out to produce. All for my book!
As you can tell, I don’t update my blog that much, but please add me on social media platform, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & Twitter!
The Attic Child is Almost Here…!
The Attic Child is almost here and the quotes and reviews have been coming in. I am so grateful to all the authors and book bloggers who have written reviews so far!
Quotes & Reviews for The Attic Child…
Pre order The Attic Child!
Two Months & Two Days To Go…
…Until The Attic Child is released. It’s currently available on pre – order and I can’t wait to share the story of Dikembe with you. 
Cover Reveal!
My new novel The Attic child (available for pre-order) will be released in 2022. This is the first time I have based a novel on a real person! A little boy from the Congo, Africa who lived in London, England during the Edwardian era.
I’m looking forward to introducing him to you, but before then, here’s a preview of the book cover.
Hope you like it.
I look at it and my heart sings!
It’s 2021- Let’s Normalise Discussing Mental Health!
Hi Guys,
With World Mental Health Day on October 10th and Black History Month 2021 on… well, all month, my article for Rethink Mental Health incorporates the two: If trauma can be passed down through generations, so can joy.
Have a read, share and feel free to comment below or on my social media channels. Let’s normalise discussing mental health!