Open Book Festival

I have just returned from The Open Book Festival in Cape Town. I was taken there by my publisher, Penguin SA, to market my book The Scattering. The Open Book Festival is run by the fantastic independent bookstore, Book Lounge and takes place primarily at the gorgeous Fugard Theatre with a few events at other venues in the area, including Book Lounge itself. It took place from September 7-11.

This was the sixth anniversary of the festival and they seem to be growing from strength to strength. 

I was on three panels, the first was on Thursday. The facilitator was Yewande Omotoso, the writer of the award-winning novel Bom Boy, as well as her latest book The Woman Next Door.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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