As an author, the launching of your book is often when it feels most real. A book launch means people come and listen to you talk about this creation and the creation process and ask interesting questions about something you have invested years of your time in. It is a beautiful nourishing experience. Lockdown meant… Continue reading The Little Local Launches Festival
Category: Appearances and talks
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!
Feminism Is at the Open Book Festival 2018
This year's Open Book Festival in Cape Town has, as usual, an amazing line up of writers and public intellectuals coming together to talk about literature, politics, and many other things. The festival takes place from 5 - 9 September in Cape Town. This year the Open Book Festival team has given amazing support to… Continue reading Feminism Is at the Open Book Festival 2018
Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend
I'm really excited to be heading to Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend. I've been to the festival a few times, but this will be the first time I'll be on a panel - and what an exciting group of women I'll be on it with. Come through Friday 18 May 10am Travellers Lodge Feminism in… Continue reading Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend
Feminism Is launch – Cavendish Exclusive Books 19 April
Conversations on International Women’s Day
Exciting news - the Alliance Francaise has very kindly invited me to talk on International Women's Day this year. I'll be talking about feminism, threats to women's rights, and the fine balance required to stay sane as a woman in South Africa. If you'd like to come, check out the Facebook event, here.
Jen Thorpe 