Oyindamola Dosunmu is a literary fiction author exploring identity, motherhood, autonomy, and the emotional complexities of becoming. Her debut novel, Your Tomorrow Was Today, blends intimate character work with themes of family, memory, and self‑definition. She writes stories rooted in Black and African experiences that resonate globally.
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For readers of Tayari Jones and Brit Bennett — A powerful, emotionally resonant novel set between Lagos and Eastern Nigeria, exploring love, family, and the radical desire to remain child-free in a patriarchal world.
Karen has spent years building an independent life in the city, far from her fractured family, leaving no room for love—until she receives news of her mother’s sudden death. The devastating news unravels her carefully curated life as Karen grapples with painful memories and the sister she left behind a decade ago.
As grief, memories, and long-buried resentment reemerge, Karen’s troubles have only begun: she’s pregnant, her secret affair with a younger colleague is exposed, and Omo is gravely ill.
In the face of cultural expectations surrounding love, duty, and motherhood, Karen finds solace in The Women’s Group—a circle of fierce, resilient women who challenge her to confront the truth: forgiveness isn’t always mutual, and love can take unexpected forms.
Set against the vibrant landscapes of contemporary Lagos City and Eastern Nigeria, Your Tomorrow Was Today is a poignant journey of feminist reckoning, exploring autonomy, identity, and the choices that shape us.
Black Lawrence Press Immigrant Writing Series – Finalist
Author Shout Book Awards – Recommended Read
“Dosunmu’s writing paints a raw and honest picture of the struggles of a modern woman navigating a patriarchal society. The novel beautifully contrasts the modernity of Lagos with antiquated societal norms, a theme that is especially poignant in a world where women’s autonomy is increasingly under threat. This novel will resonate with lovers of contemporary fiction and anyone tired of allowing others to define who and what they should be.”
“Oyindamola Dosunmu weaves an emotionally complex and intellectually rich narrative… The novel is not a traditional narrative in the usual sense—there is no straightforward plot to follow. Instead, it functions as a layered, stream-of-consciousness meditation on what it means to live through trauma, cultural dislocation, and the passage of time… A novel that challenges conventional form and dares to ask difficult questions about memory, motherhood, and what it means to survive yourself.”
“Set against the shimmering backdrop of contemporary Nigeria, Your Tomorrow Was Today is a fascinating exploration of autonomy, family, and what it truly means to heal in a society that deems women selfish for doing so. A love letter to women courageous enough to be ‘selfish’ anyway.”
“Your Tomorrow Was Today is a beautifully crafted novel about healing, choice, and the strength it takes to write your own future, and it’s a must-read for lovers of literary fiction with heart and cultural depth.”
“Your Tomorrow Was Today is guaranteed to be a book that will touch you regardless of gender, interests, or philosophy. Written with rare emotional precision, it is destined to be one of the most talked about books of 2026.”
“Dosunmu writes with grace and depth, crafting a narrative that speaks to the heart of African feminist literature. Her characters are as layered as the themes they embody—autonomy, shame, survival, healing. Karen’s journey is not one of easy redemption but of hard-won clarity, reminding readers that writing your future often begins with confronting your past.
For fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ayobami Adebayo, Your Tomorrow Was Today is a must-read—literary fiction that dares to ask big questions while remaining deeply personal and emotionally alive.
An unforgettable debut—bold, moving, and necessary.”
“The author does not hand over a happy ending. What she so brilliantly does is allow the character(s) to work through the rage and choose herself in the end.”
“Raw and Honest.”
—Booklist Online
“Dares to ask difficult questions about memory, motherhood, and what it means to survive yourself.”
—San Francisco Book Review
“Your Tomorrow Was Today is guaranteed to be a book that will touch you regardless of gender, interests, or philosophy.”
—Littafi Reviews
Author Bio
Oyindamola Dosunmu is the author of the debut novel, Your Tomorrow Was Today. She grew up in Nigeria and moved to Connecticut, where she received her MBA from the University of Bridgeport.
Her novel placed as a Finalist in the Black Lawrence Press Immigrant Writing Series and received an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Author Shout Book Awards.
Her novel has also been featured in Ms. Magazine, Tertulia, and Booklist Online, among others.
She lives with her husband and cat in North Carolina, where she is currently working on her second novel.
Ms. Magazine: January 2026 Reads for the Rest of Us.
Tertulia: Indie Author Radar: Four Extraordinary Books Not to Miss This Season.
Brittle Paper: Your Tomorrow Was Today Excerpt: Karen Ezeani’s plans for the evening did not include Mama dying.
Littafi Reviews: “Womanhood isn’t straightforward; what you believe defines a woman can differ from what someone else feels.”
New in Books: “We all know women who have faced obstacles because of gender or, worse, domestic or sexual violence.”
Something Bookish: Your Tomorrow Was Today Excerpt: Karen Ezeani’s plans for the evening did not include Mama dying.
Contact
For publishing, writing, book club access, and speaking inquiries, hello@silverdrivepress.com
For other professional inquiries, contact@oyindosunmu.com
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