One of the joys of being a writer is going out into public and sitting quietly, hoping to slowly fade into the surroundings and become invisible so that I can eavesdrop on people. I love hearing the way people talk, the small snippets of conversation that give you a glimpse of whole characters, and whole… Continue reading Small talk at the park
It’s me, hi…
Wow. I just had a look at my blog and it's an actual YEAR since I last wrote something here. Last year I became a mother and tried to juggle going back to work at three months postpartum alongside writing. [Aside: I tried without success to use my paltry e-bucks to win the lottery so… Continue reading It’s me, hi…
The Pressure to Produce – some thoughts on capitalism and creativity
Buy Adulting 101 now! Most creatives will tell you that the pressure to produce, to create, has both benefits and drawbacks. A little bit of creative pressure can squeeze out the best of your creative juices like a well rolled toothpaste tube. For me, a deadline or a competition is something that can drive me… Continue reading The Pressure to Produce – some thoughts on capitalism and creativity
Book Festivals Galore – HOORAY!
Buy Adulting 101 now! Hello everyone out there in this wild and ever-changing world! I hope you are all holding tight to your hearts and staying sane and warm (in the Southern Hemisphere) and cool (up North). Adulting update: I'm a mom now, send treats! How life has changed in the last few months! I… Continue reading Book Festivals Galore – HOORAY!
Adulting 101 is out in the world!
Buy Adulting 101 now! Adulting 101 is out now in stores! Get it at Exclusive Books, The Book Lounge, Readers Warehouse, Takealot, Loot, UPPERcase, and all good bookstores! If you're not in SA it's available as an Ebook via Amazon. Launching Adulting 101 This week I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Sam Beckbessinger… Continue reading Adulting 101 is out in the world!
Adulting 101: How to Survive the Real World
Exciting news! My latest book, Adulting 101: How to Survive the Real World will be out in February 2022, published by Kwela books. Looking forward to sharing more about it with you soon!
Jen Thorpe 