https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqmNWYEUhlM&ab_channel=NBPublishers I was so lucky to talk with the amazing Nechama Brodie about The Fall yesterday! In the interview we talk about: Writing residencies (find out more about how to go on your own one here);Whether or not to study creative writing at university;My (still growing) list of South African women novelists; andThe Fall. In… Continue reading Watch the launch of the Fall, here!
English novels written by South African women in 2012 – a list!
You may have read about the project I'm undertaking. If not, please read this page. Today's list is of books published in 2012 (in alphabetical order by surname). Shaida Kazie Ali, Lessons in Husbandry, UmuziDiane Awerbuck, Home Remedies, UmuziElana Bregin, Survival Training for Lonely Hearts, Pan MacmillanMalene Breytenbach, Yesterday is a Lost Country, eBooks for… Continue reading English novels written by South African women in 2012 – a list!
The Fall – Launch on 30 September
I'll be launching my new novel, The Fall, with the fantastic Nechama Brodie via NB's Facebook page at 6pm on Wednesday 30 September! Please tune in and enjoy with us.
English novels written by South African women in 2013 – a list!
You may have read about the project I'm undertaking. If not, please read this page. Today's list is of books published in 2013 (in alphabetical order by surname). Melissa Delport, The legacy, Tracey McDonald PublishersLauren Beukes, The Shining Girls, UmuziMaren Bodenstein, Shooting Snakes, ModjajiDominique Botha, False River, UmuziCarol Campbell, My children have faces, UmuziAmanda Coetzee,… Continue reading English novels written by South African women in 2013 – a list!
Living While Feminist – the podcast!
For a long time I've been wanting to start a podcast talking to feminists about their lives and the day to day experience of living while feminist. I talked about it so much that my friends supported my dreams and clubbed together to buy me a fancy podcast recording device. Imposter syndrome and my fear… Continue reading Living While Feminist – the podcast!
South African Book Fair this weekend!
From 11 - 13 September the South African Book Fair is taking place virtually - lockdown and a pandemic cannot stop SA's love of writing and books. On Saturday the 12th at 4pm I'm in a panel with Mishumo Madima, Anelile Gibixego and Terry Ann Adams talking about feminism in SA! Full program is available… Continue reading South African Book Fair this weekend!
Jen Thorpe 