nairobi-based AUTHOR
A Book Coach, Fiction Editor & Novelist
I help writers finish the novels they’ve been carrying, and guide authors with completed manuscripts through self-editing, manuscript audits, and professional line editing. My own stories follow men and women navigating love, desire, and belonging, across books of novels, short stories, and prose poetry. On my blog and in our WhatsApp community, I share practical insights on writing, editing, publishing, and book marketing, and my website stocks/reviews books by other Kenyan authors. At our book events, we meet, read Kenyan authors, learn from each other, and cheer one another on toward our very own bestsellers.
The Collection
Published Works
Written in the wee hours, my books explore desire, intimacy, and the complexity of human connection. For readers 18+
DARK ROMANCE with poetic prose
Toxic Soul Ties
Two people, one love that costs everything.
Literary Drama
What Is Home?
A girl’s fight to belong to a family, to safety,
to herself
Erotic Literary Romance
Stripped Naked
A woman’s confession, told in 23 raw chapters.
BOOK COACHING PROGRAM
Finally ready to finish your novel?
A year-long program built on my signature Structure + Nurture method — helping you banish writer’s block, build compelling characters, and finish your full draft, without burnout or forced routines.
The only courses you’ll ever need to outline and write a full novel with ease.
Duration
Self-paced
1-Year Access
Who is it for?
Beginner to Intermediate
Authors & Writers
What it includes
Video Lessons
Live Coaching & Templates
Format
Online
Lessons + Live Events
THE COMPLETE NOVELIST COURSE
Writers Community
The Authors & Writers Club
We’re building a community of like-minded authors and writers who want to grow their craft and get their books seen. Join our WhatsApp community for weekly teaching and insights on writing, editing, publishing, and book marketing, plus author spotlights, sales, and support. Share your work, stay motivated.
Welcome to the club (Free to join)
Moving forward with confidence
Your publishing roadmap
New to Book Publishing in Kenya?
Finished your manuscript and wondering what comes next?
Whether you’re preparing for editing, deciding how to publish, or simply trying to figure out your next step, I’ve created a guide to help you move forward with confidence.
Think You’re Ready to Publish?
Welcome to The Bookstore Circle
Book Club
A space where committed book writers and book lovers connect beyond the page, always in a bookstore. Launched in 2025, we’re a community of Nairobians who love reading books and writing them, and don’t want to walk this journey alone. Writing, publishing, and reading books isn’t always easy, so here we buy, read, learn, and grow together, one book at a time.
Who joins us: Authors, writers, readers, publishers, editors, book marketers, book influencers, book content-creators, and book lovers of every kind.
Books by Other Kenyan Authors
Great to meet you!
I’m Doreen — mid-thirties, a Kenyan novelist and marketer based in Nairobi. My writing journey began long before I ever called myself an author. For years, I’ve worked in marketing jobs to put myself through a writing education, all while reading widely and studying story structure, determined to learn everything I could about the craft. When I was finally in a position to invest in myself, I published my books one by one, invested in a small business course, and put all my energy, love, and dedication into what is now The Novel Nook Program and this author platform you’re on today.