As inspired by another Substack post I read this morning, I’ll quickly reintroduce myself for those of you who are new. I’m Jen Thorpe, a writer and researcher from Cape Town, South Africa. I’ve published two novels, a full length non-fiction book, edited three collections of feminist essays, and published three children’s books. I’m also… Continue reading Creative Writing Workshops for Every Level in 2025
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Unlock Your Creativity: Join My Writing Workshops
Thanks to everyone who has emailed and messaged to ask for more information about the workshops. I so appreciate the support, and can't wait to get creative with you. In case you missed it, you can follow along for more information about the workshops on my Substack, here. Our July theme is character. More about… Continue reading Unlock Your Creativity: Join My Writing Workshops
Reading and Life Update 5, 2024: Musings from early motherhood and the breastfeeding chair
The tiny human has made his way into the world. We've passed the six week mark and he and I are doing really well. Don't ask about sleep or routines because those are so early 2024. The last time around, the six week checks brought huge anxiety. It was like going for a driving test… Continue reading Reading and Life Update 5, 2024: Musings from early motherhood and the breastfeeding chair
Reading and Life Update 2, 2024
Hi everyone! We're almost at the end of January and I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that this seems to come faster every year. When I was younger, my mom said to me that time goes faster when you're older. I didn't get it, and I'm not sure how that all works (unlike Suzelle… Continue reading Reading and Life Update 2, 2024
On not finishing #NaNoWriMo2023
Getting back into writing and feeling proud.
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
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