Lerato Mahlangu
Lerato Mahlangu developed a love for stories from the moment she could first hold a storybook. She has always been drawn to horror and fantasy stories, and in her work likes to blend the two with a touch of African spirituality. She holds a Diploma in Media Practices specialising in Journalism from Boston Media House, and is gradually carving her path in the literary spaces with work published in Isele Magazine and Brittle Paper.
Lerato Mahlangu is also the author of the short story “The healer who married the water”, featured in the 2023 Short.Sharp.Stories anthology, Fluid.
Short.Sharp.Stories anthology, Fluid: interview with Lerato Mahlangu, author of the short story "The healer who married the water"
2023-06-28"This story came about through my love for spirituality and my fascination with the divine powers intrinsic to humans, animals and nature. I come from a long line of diviners and healers, and also sinister sorcerers, who all propelled me, involuntarily, to write this story."