Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Pros and cons of self-publishing: should you do it? by Arja Salafranca

So you’ve finally written your novel and you want to get it published. You’ve heard of the tremendous success of self-published authors, such as Colleen Hoover.  Now you’re wondering if that’s the way to go. Is it? Read more here.


Sunday, 23 July 2023

International exhibition of surrealism



Immensely honoured to have some poems selected for this anthology, edited by Mohsen Elbelasy. Its 460 pages also include work by writers and artists such as Penelope Rosemont, Will Alexander, Uche Nduka, MattaGiorgia Pavlidou, Magdalena Benavente, Darren Thomas, J. Karl Bogartte, Craig S Wilson, Ghadah Kamal Ahmed, Allan Graubard, Ghadah Kamal Ahmed and Mohsen himself.

Kerry Hammerton’s fourth volume of poems deals with spatial transformation – and the consciousness of animals: a review of Kerry Hammerton's afterwards by Gary Cummiskey

 

My review of Kerry Hammerton's latest poetry collection, afterwards, that appeared on Media24. There is a paywall, but you can subscribe for 14 days for free.


Wednesday, 19 July 2023

The fourth reprint of Chatsworth has arrived!


 

The latest reprint of Pravasan Pillay's much-acclaimed debut collection Chatsworth has arrived! You will soon be able to order from Made in Durban or Clarke's bookstore in Cape Town -- or pick up a copy in person at the Durban International Book Fair to be held in August!

Watch this space!

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Aiyo! and Chatsworth at the Durban International Book Fair


 

Head to the Durban International Book Fair in August -- both Aiyo! and Chatsworth by Pravasan Pillay will be on sale there!

Monday, 10 July 2023

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Proof of the fourth printing of Chatsworth has arrived



The proof of the fourth printing of Pravasan Pillay's debut collection of short stories, Chatsworth, has arrived! And it looks soooo cool! Will be rolling to print very shortly, Watch this space!
 

Aiyo! at the Commune in Braamfontein


 

Pravasan Pillay's Aiyo! will soon be available at The Commune bookshop in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Why not visit the shop and buy a copy?

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Shift happens at the Durban International Book Fair


 

Visit the Durban International Book Fair next month -- you'll be able to pick up a copy of Pravasan Pillay's Aiyo! there, and much more!

Aiyo! available at Clarke's Books

 


Pravasan Pillay's Aiyo! is now available at Clarke's Books in Cape Town. Either order online or if you are in the area, why not pop into the shop in Long Street?

Monday, 03 July 2023