Henry Cloete2013-06-11"When you're on a big stage with loud guitar amps and drums, it's harder to communicate with fans. This is a lot more exposed ..."
Laura Ward2013-06-05 In her debut youth novel, Seekers of the Lost Boy, Taryn Hayes offers a thoughtful look at the legacy of apartheid, the impact of human connection, and the power of redemption.
Rachel Zadok, Naomi Meyer2013-06-05"With my second book, Sister-Sister, I was thinking about themes right from the get go. I knew what I wanted to say. It was much harder to write, perhaps because it was more conscious."
Melanie du Toit2013-05-29"This last story in particular seemed to encapsulate the Jane Raphaely that sat before the audience in Franschhoek: a successful career woman, feminist activist, political commentator, mother and friend."
Naydene Fisher2013-05-24"On the fiction side the publishing house looks specifically for the 'wow' factor, something that will make people sit up and take note of the author or the script."
Ron Irwin, Joan Hambidge2013-05-23Flat Water Tuesday is available in South Africa at all bookstores and releases worldwide on June 4. Joan Hambidge, a buddy and colleague of author Ron Irwin, asked him a few questions over a glass of whisky.
Tembi Charles2013-05-22"Alexander McCall Smith has written over 100 books and sold 45 million copies worldwide. This revelation, by Jenny Crwys-Williams of Talk Radio 702, had the audience clapping and cheering enthusiastically on the first day of the Franschhoek Literary Festival."
Chrizane Geldenhuys2013-05-22Kookboekskrywers kon nie uitgepraat raak oor Sydda Essop se Karoo Kitchen nie. Chrizane van Zyl skryf oor dié gesprek tydens die Franschhoek Literêre Fees.
2013-05-22The Sunday Times, in partnership with PRAESA (The Project for the Study of Alternative Education in South Africa), launched the new Sunday Times Nal’ibali Storybook at an event just before the Franschhoek Literary Festival.
Clarista Kotze2013-05-21Clarista Kotze, member of the Contemporary Literary Practice (English) honours group at Stellenbosch University reports back from the Franschhoek Literary Festival.
Alex Lazic2013-05-21“For 5–10-year-olds and anyone with a sense of humour.” Despite being significantly older than the age bracket described, Paul Geraghty succeeded in convincing the audience why his books are so popular, and how he is still a child at heart.
Clarista Kotze2013-05-21Clarista Kotze, member of the Contemporary Literary Practice (English) honours group at Stellenbosch University reports back from the Franschhoek Literary Festival.
2013-05-21Kwela Books, an imprint of NB Publishers, is delighted to announce that they will be publishing a new novel from acclaimed author Zakes Mda later this year.