Is the founding centre of a global literary network. We work to defend and promote freedom of expression, and to remove barriers to literature. Is the founding centre of a global literary network. We work to defend and promote freedom of expression, and to remove barriers to literature. The English PEN Mailing List. And should remain a common currency between nations in spite of political or international upheavals.

2018 at the Fugard Theatre. Oh my gosh this Open Book had to have been my favourite! You do amazing work and how present, loving and thoughtful you are is something that keeps resonating with me and other artists. Open Book feels like home. As a first-time author, the experience was overwhelming. I enjoyed the panels with every breath in me and had so much fun. Knowing the complexities of this industry, thank you for providing this important platform for us writers. It was a real ple.

It is with great sadness that we learn of the untimely death of Zimbabwean writer Chenjerai Hove, who passes away in Stavanger, Norway, at the age of 59. On a personal note, I owe Chenjerai a debt of gratitude as he midwifed my novel,. Known primarily as a poet, he was to work tirelessly publishing critically acclaimed works such as.

Windows across Oceans - Our Book. Saturday, 7 January 2017. On a trip some years back, to Venice! This piece is really about finding beauty in the strangest, most unexpected places and how that beauty can touch your heart and leave you refreshed! Join me over here - Stumbling Upon Beautiful in Venice. Friday, 6 January 2017. FMF - I stood on the edge to Connect.

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