Manmay LaKay Magazine Issue 2 April 2018 | Page 49

this need and taking steps to fulfilling it. The
reason where a 16 year old who had forgotten
a simple greeting after two years of living in
the states is comical and sad at the same time. 
So, who is this annafè little girl, Wyetta?
Wyetta is a character based on my 8-year old
self or almost any child living in St. Lucia or in
the Caribbean. She is innocent, inquisitive,
bothersome and annafè, and always ready for
an adventure. Although my heroine has had
some major name changes (Antoinette,
Annette, Jolie), I finally stuck to Wyetta.   
What made you settle for Wyetta?
The name just sounds troublesome (like when a
parent screams out your name when you’re
trouble). The name is of French origin, and it
means feisty. Lol.
Lol. So one of your books is titled, "Wyetta
Goes to the Sulphur Springs." Tell us about it. 
The Sulphur Springs is one of St. Lucia’s many
treasures. I feel that, as citizens of our island or
any land, we must make it our duty to visit our
national treasures to foster a deep connection
with our island home. I want children to read
about it and be proud of the gem in their own
backyard.

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