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If You Keep Digging: ‘ I had such a headache from coming up with a title’- Keletso Mopai

EW BLOGJuly 1, 202001.5K views

Keletso Mopai is a South African storyteller who was born and raised in Lenyeye Township, Limpopo. Her debut book titled If You Keep Digging was released in 2019 by BlackBird Books. If you Keep Digging is a collection of Mopai’s stories that touches on numerous themes such as racism, colourism, mental illness and others. In this exclusive Q&A session with EW Blog editor, Keletso talks about her favourite story in the book, societal ills such as gender-based violence, and her favourite local authors.

Eva Mazza Discusses her Working Relationship with Melinda Ferguson and Writing About the Secrets of Stellenbosch

EW BLOGJune 18, 20200335 views

Eva Mazza introduced herself into the South African literary industry with a riveting and scandalous debut novel titled Sex, Lies & Stellenbosch. The novel received much love from many South Africans and even the conservative Stellies residents managed to get a copy of the book.

Jackie Phamotse Pours Her Heart Out on GBV and Receiving Death Threats Over her Writing on Society Secrets

EW BLOGJune 15, 20200388 views

Jackie Phamotse is a writer, businesswoman, social activist, and a creative mentor. Her debut novel BARE: The Blesser’s Game, was published in 2017 and was awarded the African Icon Literary Award in Lagos, Nigeria in 2018.

Busisekile Khumalo Opens Up About Writing The Harvard Wife and Self-Publishing Business

EW BLOGJune 5, 20200553 views

Busisekile Khumalo is a Zimbabwean-born writer who has caused a major storm in South Africa’s literary industry. Khumalo’s first novel titled The Harvard Wife dominated the book clubs in the country.

Fiona Snyckers Talks About Lacuna, JM Coetzee and her Favourite Writers

EW BLOGMay 29, 20200365 views

Fiona Snyckers is one of South Africa’s most celebrated writers and a role model to many aspiring writers. She has written seven books thus far, with Lacuna her last novel published by Pan MacMillian. In this week’s EW Blog Q&A session, the award-winning writer chats with our editor, Ezekiel Kekana about writing Lacuna, JM Coetzee and whether men should write books about subjects such as rape and feminism.