Karina Author, Book, Event

Self-portrait of a Guava launched at Kalk Bay Books

We launched Lucienne Argent‘s debut poetry collection, Self-portrait of a Guava, at Kalk Bay Books last night. How lovely to welcome this fresh, beautiful new voice into the local book community! Lucienne was in conversations with Finuala Dowling, her mentor of many years. Thank you both for a wonderful evening of poetic celebrations!

And thank you to everyone who miraculously managed to get through the gridlocked traffic to join us for the occasion. It was a magical evening.

Thank you to Kalk Bay Books for hosting the event, and to John Maytham for the wine!

Karina Author, Book, Event

Self-portrait of a Guava by Lucienne Argent to be launched at Kalk Bay Books

Kalk Bay Books and Karavan Press invite you to the launch of Self-portrait of a Guava by Lucienne Argent. Lucienne will be in conversation with Finuala Dowling, who said of the debut collection: “It’s magnificent—quirky, original, young, funny, touching.” 

Hope to see you all there! We can’t wait to celebrate this joyful, beautiful debut with you!

Karina Book, Event

IN OTHER STORIES launched at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront

We had a full house at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront for the launch of In Other Stories, edited by Kerry Hammerton. Kerry was in conversation with Nancy Richards.

Most of the flash anthology contributors were present. A few are first-time published authors, which made the launch so much more special. It was an incredibly joyous occasion and a beautiful way to welcome the book into the world. Thank you to all for making it happen and to all who shared the celebration with us! Happy reading!

On 21 September, Kerry is running a flash fiction workshop in view of compiling the next anthology of flashes. Click here for details: FLASH FICTION WORKSHOP.

Karina Author, Book, Event

DOT TO DOT by Lisa Tredoux launched at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront

Our first children’s book (for children between five & hundred and five) was officially launched at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront last night: Dot to Dot by Lisa Tredoux. It was a truly heart-warming occasion.

Lisa was in conversation with fellow actor and children’s book author, Bianca Flanders.

It was an evening of sheer storytelling delight. Thank you to all involved! I went home smiling, and this morning, the coffee in my Freckolion mug tasted so much better than usual 🙂 Happy reading!

Karina Author, Book, Event

The Smell of Blood & Other Stories by Caitlin Stobie and Kharys Ateh Laue launched at EB Cavendish

We launched The Smell Of Blood & Other Stories by Caitlin Stobie & Kharys Ateh Laue at Exclusive Books Cavendish last night. We spoke about storytelling in general and the short story in particular, about the creative process involved in collaborating on a collection of this nature, and the challenges and joys of writing about intimacy, sexuality, violence and coming of age in a country as complex and fascinating as South Africa of the eighties and nineties.

Thank you to the authors (you are remarkable!) and to everyone who shared this special moment with us (so great to engage).

A special thank you to Linda and the EB Cavendish team. Thank you for all your kind words and for championing our stories. We are deeply grateful for the support.

Karina Author, Book, Event

IN OTHER STORIES, edited by Kerry Hammerton, to be launched at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront

This is an event that promises to be loads of fun! Please join us for the launch of In Other Stories, a collection of fiction and non-fiction flashes, compiled and edited by Kerry Hammerton.

Kerry will be in conversation with Nancy Richards and quite a few authors included in the collection will be present to read from and talk about their contributions.

Can’t wait!

RSVP: In Other Stories launch at EB V&A Waterfront

Karina Author, Book, Event

Land | Lines by Shari Daya launched at Exclusive Books Cavendish

We launched Land | Lines by Shari Daya at Exclusive Books Cavendish last night. Shari was in conversation with Nadia Kamies and spoke about inspiration, craft, place, belonging and freedom. She read her poetic prose and poetry and her words filled a stormy Cape evening with warmth and wonder.

Thank you to Shari and Nadia for the beautiful conversation. Thank you to Linda and the Exclusive Books Cavendish team for hosting the event. And thank you to all who attended, especially Shari’s and Karavan Press’s family and friends.

To all who couldn’t make it: EB Cavendish has a few signed copies of Land | Lines …

Happy reading!

Karina Author, Book, Event

DOT TO DOT by Lisa Tredoux to be launched at V&A Exclusive Books

Our first children’s book (which adults will love too) – Dot to Dot by Lisa Tredoux – is going to be launched at the V&A Exclusive Books on Wednesday, 4 September 2024, at 6PM. Lisa will be in conversation with fellow actor and children’s book author, Bianca Flanders.

Join us for the event and stand a chance at going home with one of these Freckolion mugs!

RSVP: DOT TO DOT launch at V&A Exclusive Books

In case you are wondering who is my (Karina’s) favourite character in Dot to Dot … 🙂