Liberia - 11 Questions: Ophelia S. Lewis, Writer

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Born Nov.7, 1961 Ophelia S. Lewis is a Liberian writer and publisher. Her first book, "My Dear Liberia" [2004] was published in memory of pre- civil war Liberia. She is referred to in some quarters as a feminist-nationalist, and is the founder of Village Tale Publishing. She is also the author of novels, and children's books, poetry, short stories and essays. Ophelia is active in helping other authors getting their writing published using a self-publishing platform. When she is not writing she can be found fundraising for worthy causes such as "The Better Day Academy Project, P.J's and Blanket Project and Books for Kids Campaign." She encourages readers to connect with her on www.ophelialewis.com, www.facebook.com/ophelia.lewis or on twitter @ophie2020.

1. Your new book about your native county, Liberia Unscrabbled recently came out to much anticipation recently, what was the inspiration that led you to write this book of puzzles and trivia on Liberia?

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