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‘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.

“Literature tries to refresh our engagement with the world”- Craig Higginson

EW BLOGSeptember 17, 20200295 views

Craig Higginson is an internationally acclaimed playwright and novelist who lives in Johannesburg. Craig has written seven novels and five plays. His new novel, The Book of Gifts, was released early this year under Pan MacMillian. In this exclusive interview, Dr Craig Higginson reflects on his latest book, character development in literature, and share some good advice with upcoming writers.

Tumelo Buthelezi: On His Debut Novel, GBV, and Mohale Mashigo

Ezekiel KekanaSeptember 10, 202001.2K views

Tumelo Buthelezi is a literary-works creative and a founding member of the Ink Gallery, a movement that promotes an interest in reading. In July of 2018, he released his debut book titled, The Last Sentence published by BlackBird Books. In this interview with EW Blog editor, Ezekiel Kekana, Tumelo reflects on his debut book, what inspired the title, and he has a strong message to the perpetrators of violence directed to women and children.

Gaongalelwe Tiro Talks About Writing Parcel of Death and Seeking Justice for Onkgopotse Tiro

EW BLOGAugust 21, 20200350 views

Gaongalelwe Tiro described himself as an avid reader, agnostic, stickler for social justice, and cosmology fanatic. In 2019, he released debut book in honour of the great icon Onkgopotse Tiro titled, Parcel of Death, the Biography of Onkgopotse Abram Tiro. In this Q&A with EW Blog editor, Ezekiel Kekana, Gaongalelwe reflects on the legacy of a man who was not only his uncle but a beacon of hope for many youths during apartheid years, writing the book and whether the democratic government has done enough in honour of a man who was called the ‘godfather’ of the 1976 student uprising.