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Wandile Sihlobo | On His Book, the Agricultural Sector and Tembeka Ngcukaitobi

EW BLOGNovember 12, 20200206 views

Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa and author of the book called Finding Common Ground. Finding Common Ground was released early this year and was published by Pan Macmillan South Africa. In this Q&A session with EW Blog editor, Wandile talks about writing the book, economic opportunities in the agricultural sector, and Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. He also shares valuable advice to young people who want to pursue a career in the agricultural sector.

‘Publishing is a lot like gambling’- Melinda Ferguson

EW BLOGOctober 30, 20200235 views

Ever wondered how do writers and publishers make money from publishing a book? Well, I have decided to seek the answers with the right person to help us with the question. In this Q&A, author and respected publisher, Melinda Fergusson talks about the business of publishing, what entails to be a publisher, why she has decided to start her imprint company, Melinda Fergusson Books. Melinda also reflects on her most favourite book published by her imprint and she has some tips for writers looking to publish their work.

Jen Thorpe: Reflecting on her New Book, #FeesMustFall and Feminist Writers

EW BLOGOctober 8, 20200206 views

Jen Thorpe is a writer, researcher and fiercest feminist. Jen has published three feminist essay collections and two novels. Her first novel, The Peculiars, was long-listed for the Sunday Times Fiction Prize and the Etisalat Fiction Prize. Jen’s latest novel is called The Fall released by Kwela Books. In this Q&A with EW Blog editor, Ezekiel Kekana, Jen reflects on writing The Fall, how the character of Thuli came about, her favourite local feminist writers, and a possible sequel of The Fall.

‘Beast Got Cold Feet at the Point of Release’- Andy Capostagno

EW BLOGOctober 1, 202001.4K views

Andy Capostagno is a veteran sports commentator in South Africa. Capostagno has written four sports-based books and his latest book, Beast, which is an autobiography of Springbok legend Tendai Mtawarira was released last year by Pan MacMillan South Africa just before the Rugby World Cup in Japan. In this Q&A session with EW Blog editor, Capostagno talks about the writing process of the book, how Beast got cold feet about the release date, and his take on Siya Kolisi/Jeremy Daniels autobiography saga.

Jamil F. Khan: On Writing Khamr, His Family’s Biggest Source of Shame and Mona Eltahawy

EW BLOGSeptember 24, 20200329 views

Jamil F. Khan is a researcher, PhD Critical Diversity studies candidate, and columnist. He released his debut book called Khamr- the Making of a Waterslams. The book was published under Jacana Media and has been described by many as a groundbreaking memoir of the 21st century. In this Q&A session with EW Blog editor, Jamil speaks about the writing process of Khamr, tackling his family biggest source of shame, and his conscious use of the terms, Satan and god in the book.