Ify Okonta’s debut novel, Lilac dreams, was inspired by different memorable boarding school stories told by friends and relatives, as well as her own experiences. Scarlet Path, her second novel, speaks of how God works in the lives of his children using love (His and that of others) to bring about his will. Committed to Beauty, her third novel, was inspired by a desire to encourage any woman who has ever struggled or is struggling with her appearance or identity. She also enjoys writing songs and sees fiction as a tool to spread God's love and grace.