Exciting times ahead. I'm travelling to Johannesburg this week to launch The Peculiars at Love Books in Melville on 21 April at 6pm. If you'd like to attend, please do RSVP by emailing kate@lovebooks.co.za or calling the shop on 011 726 7408. Whilst in JHB I'll also be doing interviews with great people from Bookish, PowerFM, ART-MOVIE-BOOK, and The… Continue reading Joburg book launch, 21 April
Interview in Parliament’s Internal Magazine
I was interviewed this month for Parliament's internal magazine, Masithethe. The interview was lovely, and I think the design of the piece was great too.
US Consul-General Literati Party
I was thrilled to receive an invitation to the literati party at the US Consul General's residence on the 29th of February. The event was hosted in honour of the Iowa International Writers Programme delegation that has been visiting South Africa and participating in writing workshops and seminars around the country. They began their trip… Continue reading US Consul-General Literati Party
Radio interview with Nancy Richards
I had a wonderful radio interview with Nancy Richards of SAFM on Sunday the 28th of February to talk about The Peculiars. Nancy and I chatted NGOs, fears, and a range of different things. Have a listen to that chat, here When you're done listening, go over to SAFM and have a listen to some… Continue reading Radio interview with Nancy Richards
The Peculiars launch at the Book Lounge, 24 February 2016
What a wonderful event. It's lovely to look out into a crowd and see familiar faces, and I was delighted that there were so many in my launch audience. The launch took place on the 24th of February at the Book Lounge (my world favourite for book shops) at 6pm. I was interviewed by… Continue reading The Peculiars launch at the Book Lounge, 24 February 2016
Classic FM Radio Interview
I had the pleasure of having a short interview yesterday with Tamara from Classic FM. We talked fear, phobias, cures, and Cape Town. If you'd like to take a listen, you can do so here.
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