Versatile Writer, Filmmaker and Editor
Seyi Sandra David’s journey into the writing world began at an early age. Despite publishers deeming her first novel, ‘Jesse, It’s You I Love,’ penned at thirteen, as too ‘mature,’ she remained undeterred. Her spirit unbroken, she pushed forward, completing her high school education with determination. Her thirst for knowledge led her to pursue a degree in English Language at the university.
After graduation, she secured a position at the local state newspaper, ‘People’s Advocate.’ Through diligence and dedication, she ascended the ranks, eventually achieving the esteemed role of senior correspondent attached to the State House of Assembly. Sandra’s academic pursuits didn’t stop there; she obtained a master’s degree in creative, digital, and professional writing with an exceptional Merit award, excelling in numerous modules.
Sandra’s talents extend beyond writing; she is also an accomplished filmmaker. Her inaugural documentary, ‘Chasing Humans,’ is a poignant piece aimed at dismantling stereotypes and unconscious racial biases plaguing young black men in London and the UK. The film’s premiere garnered acclaim, earning it a place as one of the standout productions at the London Mets Final Cuts film festival in June 2020.
Armed with years of experience in print and digital media, she assesses manuscripts and is integral in shaping the publishing landscape, identifying fitting manuscripts and spearheading new literary endeavours. Demonstrating her multifaceted skills, Sandra presently holds the esteemed title of Publishing Director at Arrow Gate Publishing, an independent literary house in London.
Her second documentary, ‘The Human Story,’ graced the digital screens of YouTube in 2021, adding another achievement to her growing repertoire. In addition to her filmmaking prowess, Sandra’s versatility shines through in her written works. Her debut fiction, ‘The Impossible President,’ penned in 2004, sheds light on the pervasive gender inequality that persists across the globe.
S.S. David’s narrative journey encompasses resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to challenging societal norms through the art of storytelling. She is a resilient writer, filmmaker, and editor, challenging norms through storytelling.
The book, set in Nigeria, tells the story of an inexperienced young woman in a misogynistic and conservative society where men dominate every sphere of operations and women have no business running the country’s affairs. The plot details the struggle of the female protagonist, Sharon Nwosu, and her fight against corruption, terrorism and the tragedies that haunt her at every turn. The novel celebrates womanhood and the ability to dream big and work hard towards achieving it. The second edition of the book will be out before Christmas 2023.
Sandra David established herself as a literary force with the publication of ‘The Feet Of Darkness.’ The novel sheds light on the struggles of a British scientist who finds himself embroiled in a plot that will change his life forever and the world. Published in 2007, Arrow Gate released the second edition in 2013.
Her latest work of fiction is a supernatural thriller titled ‘Cydonia: Rise of the fallen’, available wherever books are sold. Readers can buy directly here: https://arrowgatepublishing.com/store/. Readers can buy the Kindle and print editions on Amazon websites and other online retailers such as Kobo, Barnes and Noble, Book Depository, Waterstones and WHSmith. The paperback and Kindle edition of her new short story, ‘Tales Of Five Lies’, is also available on Amazon websites.
Sandra David has written several works of fiction, and the second edition of her novella, ‘Tales of Five Lies’ is available now.
CYDONIA: RISE OF THE FALLEN
” A mere thirty days…
… is what ex-priest Aaron Cohen has to stop a devastating attack on earth from elusive and ruthless forces, but events soon took an alarming turn. The Vatican came under attack when a demonic bloodhound under the command of Tyrus, Lucifer’s son, went on a rampage. They left destruction on their trail.
As events unfolded with alarming speed, Aaron Cohen’s life spiralled out of control, chased by forces beyond human comprehension; he embarked on an adventure to protect the Ark of the Covenant and the stones of fire from brutal forces intent on annihilating humanity. Set against an extraordinary and enigmatic church of St Mary, Axum in Ethiopia, Aaron fought with demons, escaped assassins’ bullets, and every attempt to halt impending doom seemed slimmer.
The novel is on sale worldwide.
S. S. David 
Dear Seyi,
Your CV is impressive! Wow! You are definitely an accomplished woman, and I am so happy that you reached out to me via WP. I would definitely like to expand our professional connection via LinkedIn if you are there.
Please feel free to send me a connect request at http://www.linkedin.com/in/ayannanahmias
The synopsis of your books are both captivating and intriguing, and I look forward to purchasing and reading them. I wish you continued success in all of your endeavors, and once again appreciate your decision to follow The Nahmias Cipher Report.
Be well,
Ayanna Nahmias
Hello Ayanna,
Thank you for your visit to my website, I love yours immensely! Thank you for the invitation to connect on LinkedIn, I would definitely connect with you there!
Blessings. 🙂
Seyi Sandra David
Hi Seyi,
Thanks so much for the recent blog follow. I’m happy that it led me to your wonderful blog, which I am now following.
I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Happy blogging!
Regards,
Nancy
Hello Nancy,
I’m glad I found your blog too, it’s awesome and I’m now an ardent follower! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!
Much love. 🙂
Hello Seyi I came across your blog and its very fascinating I’m following you 🙂 I will be honored if you follow me too 🙂 yes ???? Lol
Thanks Daniellajoe for following my blog, it’s appreciated! I’m following you and would be a constant visitor at your blog!
Blessings. 🙂
Thank you Seyi!!! 🙂
What an interesting blog! But .. I am biased already, reading about Nigeria … you see, I grew up in Nigeria (left in 1979; my parents left in 1980), so Nigeria holds a place in my heart. And yes, maybe it’s time for a woman president, to clean up house! Thanks for the like and follow!
I hope so, thanks for stopping by, I also appreciate your glowing comment!
Blessings. 🙂
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Cheers! 🙂
As one of my beloved followers, I would like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude by sharing with you my exciting news of becoming a newly published author! And, of course, I wanted you to be among the very first to get a chance to read the rest of my debut novel, The Legacy of Blood, now available in e-book format.
(No worries if you don’t have a Kindle or other e-reader device, they have free ones to download on your computer. I went on Amazon and downloaded their “Kindle for PC” absolutely free! Love it! Here’s the link if you need it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/kindle/pc/download .)
Again, I want to thank you kindly for all the support. And you never know, as some of my followers have told me, you could say you’ve had a big hand in helping make Shelby Westland a household name! 😛
The Legacy of Blood on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Blood-Sanguivore-Saga-ebook/dp/B00C5J7V2E/
Other e-reader retailers to follow soon!
Cheers!
XOXO
Congratulations, that’s a great accomplishment and I wish you success! I’ll download it now!!
Much love! 🙂
Thanks so much for all the kind words and support, Seyi! Truly appreciate it 🙂 It means the world. Glad you love it! Take care and thanks
Wow, thanks for “liking” my blog today. You have had an amazing career as a writer: It’s nice to “meet” meet you! Lynda
My pleasure Linda! You’ve got a great blog too! Thank you for your kind comment and it’s great to meet you too! I’m blushing now!!!
Much love. 🙂
Finished your great book and posted a review to Amazon. 🙂 Paulette
Awwww Paulette, you’re simply a star! Can you imagine I wrote that short story within two days for a competition? And then upload it on Amazon the following week! It was my first try at writing a short story!! I’ll definite read your book too, would let you know my thoughts on it too!
Much love. 🙂
Wow, that’s even more impressive. Have a great day and feel free to e-mail me if you’d like me to post it anywhere else. 🙂
Thank you! Maybe Goodreads, are you a member?
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Just posted it to Goodreads. 🙂
Thank you!!!
🙂 🙂
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Thanks Alastair! 🙂
Hi! I nominated you for a Tag! You’re it. Award and a Sunshine Award here: http://notedinnashville.com/2013/04/24/awards-day/ If you already have these, or you’re not accepting awards at this time, no worries. I’ll still be your blogging buddy. 🙂
You have been nominated for your awesomeness! http://marlhtv.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/the-family-we-choose/
Thank you for the honour! I’m grateful!!
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ALWAYS! 😀
Cheers! 🙂
My friend Seyi! I nominated you to be part of the WordPress Family award. Thank you for your constant likes on my blog. I really appreciate it. I hope you can impart your experiences to me as a writer. God bless you! http://amaeguerrero.wordpress.com/2013/05/02/wordpress-family-award/
Thank you! I really appreciate the gesture!!!
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You are amazingly accomplished and determined!
Thanks for that kind comment Himani!
Thanks for following The Brass Rag! It is great to have such and accomplished woman join us. Come see us often, we look forward to your comments. Until then, happy writing.
Thanks for stopping by and dropping such a kind comment! I’ll be a constant visitor at your blog!
Cheers. 🙂
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Thanks Alastair!!
🙂 🙂
Thank you dear friend!
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I was updating my match.com profile and you are available as favourite author 😀
Oh my! You’re just a darling!! Thanks for the PR Alastair, I appreciate it!!!
🙂 🙂
You’re welcome 🙂
Cheers. 🙂
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Dear Seyi
I very much enjoyed your blog and will be checking out your books as soon as I get my hands on them. I want to say that I wish more young people would see how accomplished they can be, in which you are one of the most gracious models to use. The is very important specifically for young women during our time because of how the media, television, music industry, etc. puts so much emphasis on the body instead of the mind.
I hope you can follow my blog. I write poetry and so forth. I did fill out the contact form so I hope you receive what I wrote. I had a question I was hoping you could help me with.
Thank you so much for opening my eyes to fresh astounding work.
Steven
Thank you so much for your kind comment Steven! I truly appreciate it.
You’re right about the media, every young girl wanted to be in a reality show, or modelling and such lives are not as glittering as they appear on television.
Thanks for your friendship. I am now following your blog, and would keep tabs on your posts!
I would be thrilled if you can read my books, you can get them on Amazon.co.uk, you would soon find my titles in bookshops within weeks. Have a beautiful weekend Steven.
Blessings. 🙂
Hi Seyi, I’ve nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogging Award! 🙂 http://thewritingmonkey.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/super-sweet-blogging-award/
Hi Seyi. I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award. No obligations. 🙂 http://marnycopal.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/good-day-sunshine/
Thank you so much Marny, I appreciate the kind gesture. 🙂
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Cheers Alastair! 🙂
Hi Seyi,
Thank You for Following my Blog, MUCH Appreciated. :).
I am now Following your Blog back. 🙂
Best Wishes
Kev
Thanks for following back Kevin. I’m looking forward to your posts! 🙂
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Cheers. 🙂
Thanks for following my little blog.I am impressed–by where you came from, how you persevered, your writing and obvious care about others. I am honored to have you and now you have me..
Thank you soooo much for that wonderful comment, I’m blushing now! You’ve got a great blog, it’s not little at all, it’s awesome, same as you are. I’m also honoured by your friendship.
Much love. 🙂
Hi there!
I really enjoy your content, and just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for The Sunshine Award!
You can find further informnation at this link
http://aedania.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/the-sunshine-award/
Have a wonderful day 🙂
Oh my! Thank you so much, I’m grateful for that honour!
Blessings. 🙂
Thank you for following my blog, I am very pleased
friendly greeting: calligraphy Archipelago
Thanks for following back dear friend, looking forward to your posts!
Cheers. 🙂
You are amazing person, Sandra! Honour to follow 🙂
Thank you! You’re a star!
🙂
“You Are My Sunshine” – I hope you will please accept this award nomination at http://dedivahdeals.com/2013/06/15/the-sunshine-award/
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Whooooo!!! Cheers man! 🙂
I’m happy to read your biography and realize: it IS possible…
greetings by
Thank you for sharing your wonderful writing talent – please accept my appreciation! http://dedivahdeals.com/2013/07/13/acceptance-of-the-semper-fidelis-award/
Hey thanks for the visit and like on my blog, you have a great blog here.
Thank you, do enjoy the rest of your day!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
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Cheers old friend! 🙂
your writing is impressive! I’ve never been able to finish any writing but now I am energized after going through your blog. keep up
Thanks dear, just browsing your blog too and I’m stuck! You’ve got such amazing stuff, I’m following you now, I’ll love to keep up with you! Appreciate your visit!
Much love. 🙂
Thank you so much for your comment!
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Great Blog!
Greetings 🙂
Thank you!
🙂
Hello Seyi
I have come across your blog through a friend. And I have to say, after reading your bio, I’m very impressed with your achievement. I’ve read some of your post and again, impressed with your content. I’m following your blog and welll keep my eye out for more of your work.
Greetings Glynis
Thank you so much Glynis for your kindness, I truly appreciate it. I’m glad you stopped by and like my posts! Hope I’ll see you again!
Much love. 🙂
Oh, you will see me again! I love you blog! 😉
I just stumbled here Seyi and what a fortune. I am so glad to come across your blog and it makes me feel real good knowing you are a Nigerian just like me.
I’m in love with your passion for writing and especially for womanhood. Hope you still hold Nigeria dear to your heart and do visit often because that’s all we have. I’ve been following you before I ever found out of your background. I hope it’ll pleased you to follow back.
God Bless.
Thank you for your kind comment, it was so sweet! Nigeria is dear to my heart, it’s like denying myself, I can’t, it’s my root! I’ve not visited home for a while but I’m sure I’ll go next year for a visit. Thank you for stopping by and for following my website, I’ve done the same. I’ll visit your blog ASAP and explore!
Cheers. 🙂
Thank you, I’m so humbled and I feel honoured.
So am I Joseph!
Cheers. 🙂
Blogging is the ultimate “kool”
It’s so refreshing and comforting meeting all the wonderful writers I have so far, and I’m always a little more enthused when I come across a female writer;and in this case she’s also from my homeland Niaja.
I’ll be stopping by often Seyi and thanks for liking the post on my girls 🙂
Thanks for your kind words Dotta, hope you’re hearing from Naija, it’s a pleasure meeting you too. I’ll be following your blog and your posts!
Much love. 🙂
Keep up your good works Seyi.
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Blessings. 🙂
Hi Seyi, thanks for dropping by my blog. 🙂
Wow! 13 your first novel. That is just incredible and you can’t keep a good woman down, right? 🙂
Have a great weekend. Hugs from Oz. Paula xx
Thanks Paula, I hope you’re having a great month so far, I truly appreciate it!
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I am. Thank you., have a great weekend. Hugs Paula xxx
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Thanks dear friend! I appreciate it. 🙂
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Thank you so much for the PR Al, you’re just one in a million!
Much love. 🙂
Hi,
I fear this is a much overdue thanks for your keeping up with my blog. I see you like my posts on a frequent basis, but I’ve never looked around your blog until now – so shame on me! I’m impressed by this about page. Will definitely be looking at your books soon!
Did you ever publish the book you wrote aged 13 and which was considered too grown up? My 13-year-old friend was lucky enough to get a publication deal with Bloomsbury, though she had to edit out the ‘too grown up’ bits of her story.
(By pure coincidence, I finished my first novel aged 13, but it was noway near publishable! Still editing it today!)
Also, would you be willing to review the Fauxpocalypse anthology (in which I have a short story and was part of the team helping to edit)? Of course, no worries if you don’t have time, but if you like apocalyptic/dystopian themes, we’d appreciate some more promotion.
Thanks again,
Alexandrina 🙂
Dear Seyi,
Thank you for stopping by my blog http://rosarioedieleyne.wordpress.com and liking my most recent post ”I don’t want more patient” Please feel free to share it with your contacts and also feel free to…
Like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RosarioEdieleyne
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I’m also following your blog, and I’m looking forward for your post.
Blessings!
Rosario 😉
Thanks Rosario, what a beautiful name! Thanks for following my blog, I’m doing the same. I’ll follow you on twitter and like your FB page. It’s a pleasure meeting you my friend!
🙂
Thank you so much Seyi, the pleasure was all mine. We’ll keep in touch.
Have a blessed day! 😉
I planned to publish my first novel at the age of 13, but instead, I decided to do it this year. I’m happy for you and your success in the writing world. I look forward to reading some of your novels when I get the chance. Remain strong and stay proud my sister!
Thank you so much, it’s never to late to pursue your dreams, I never did publish at 13, I waited a decade or so later. I’m grateful for your kindness and would love it if you do get round to reading my books.
Blessings. 🙂
I definitely will read at least one of your books in due time. I’m going down a similar path because it’s been about a decade for me as well. I’m just curious to see what kind of reaction my novel will bring to the table when it’s published.
Put in the best you’ve got and that’s all that really matters, afterwards, you would earn your readers. I’ll look forward to you reading one of my books. I really appreciate your visit and do enjoy the rest of your week!
Blessings. 🙂
I always do, there isn’t no other way to do it in my opinion. I will definitely share some feedback with you after I read one of your novels. Thanks a lot for the words of encouragement and enjoy your week as well.
Cheers
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Thanks Al!!
Blessings. 🙂
Congratulations to you on all you have accomplished! ♥
Thank you so much! I’m grateful for your kind comment! 🙂
such a wise Blog,i love people with a message inside, great place to be, Regards from Poland ,Em
Thanks so much for the visit and kind comment Em, I appreciate it!
Blessings. 🙂
Hello Miss Seyi. Thank You For The Follow Back! Nigerian People are Proud because they have an Author like you.
Thanks so much for that kind comment, I’m blushing now! 🙂
Hi Seyi, Your CV is really impressive, Nice meeting you here 🙂
Thanks so much Veronica! Appreciate it!
I’m glad I came across your blog. I enjoyed your writings. I look forward to more. Don’t forget to check out my blog, too! Thanks.
I’m happy you did and I appreciate it! I’ll stop by your blog soon!!
Blessings dear friend. 🙂