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Last week I travelled to Joburg for the launch of The Peculiars at Love Books in Melville, and for some interviews. I love that space so much - mostly because it has a HUGE shelf of South African fiction, as well as a pleasing selection of feminist texts throughout the store. It was a chilly day, but… Continue reading A whirlwind tour to Johannesburg →

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 →

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.

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 →

Exciting news everyone! My book will be out next week all around the country. Phobias abound at the Centre for Improved Living, where Nazma goes for help. She’s crazy about baking and desperately wants to become a pastry chef, but her fear of driving keeps her stuck working in a train-station kiosk, where she sells… Continue reading My book comes out next week! →

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