“I would go down to my lovely little gazebo, sit down, and I’m absolutely allowed not to do anything. I’m allowed to sit at my desk, I’m allowed to stare out at the world. I’m not allowed to do a crossword, read a book, phone a friend…all I’m allowed to do is absolutely nothing —… Continue reading Writing advice from Neil Gaiman
Season 6 of Living While Feminist is here!
The newest season of the Living While Feminist podcast launches today. I have spoken with some incredible guests for this season, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
South African women’s novels you should read
A few years ago I'd hoped to undertake a PhD where I wanted to read ALL the novels written by South African women in English published between 1994 and 2019. I'm rejuvenating this project
Book Dash!
Today I have the absolute delight and pleasure of being part of the 22nd Book Dash. Book Dash is a not-for-profit, South African social impact publisher of open, African picture books for very young children. Based on the evidence, their vision is that “Every child should own a hundred books by the age of five”.… Continue reading Book Dash!
On work and making meaning
I got my first job in the year 1999. I was fourteen years old. I began waitressing at a coffee shop on weekends and during holidays in the then-small coastal town that I grew up in. They made tramezzinis (exotic!) and upside-down-belly-dancing cappuccinos (more exotic) and sold them from 7.30 a.m. til 5 p.m. daily.… Continue reading On work and making meaning
Get books with SnapScan
REALLY excited to have found a way for South Africans to order my books on the website. Thanks to SnapScan you can now buy a copy of Adulting101, The Fall, Living While Feminist, Feminism Is, or The Peculiars from me online. Prices (including postage): One book: R299 Two books: R499 Three books: R649 Four books:… Continue reading Get books with SnapScan
Jen Thorpe 