Mia Arderne’s third novel, How to stop being a naai, is a hard-hitting satire asking all of us to reflect on our own behaviour.
Mphuthumi Ntabeni talks to Arderne about the inspiration behind the novel, her writing process and how she deals with family and friends who might feel that their stories could just have slipped into these pages. Then Arderne deftly turns the tables and starts asking the questions.
This interview contains strong language and a reflection on the use of swear words.
- Photography: Izak de Vries