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Personal Journey: A Story That Questions the “Happily Ever After”

https://sowetoapparel.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/a-story-that-questions-the-happily-ever-after/

Delighted that Island Prize & Holland House author Andile Cele will be at the Woman Zone Book Club this Saturday!

If you haven't yet, you can RSVP to [email protected] or check out https://www.instagram.com/womanzonecapetown/

#bookstodon #bookclub #bookclubread #bookclubsofinstagram #africanauthors

Keeping up with the IP Winners!
Check them out at:
https://www.instagram.com/simba_steyn/

https://www.instagram.com/kristienauthor/

#africanauthors #islandprize #theislandprize #updates #scrapbook #writing #wrìterslife

We are delighted to announce....

#bookstodon #writing #prize #theislandprize #winners #africanauthors

Holland House/Island Prize author Andile Cele will be chatting with Abi Daré tomorrow morning at the Franschhoek Literary Festival - are you there yet?

Checklist:

Grab a copy of Andile's wonderful book 'Braids & Migraines'

Check out https://www.flf.co.za/events/a-cheeky-chat-with-abi-andile/ for info & tickets

Turn up & enjoy !

#flf2025 #writing #reading #africanauthors
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Spotlight on the remaining shortlisted authors while we wait for the winners to be announced on the 19th!

#bookstodon #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors

The winners will be announced next week!
Meanwhile, while we wait...

#bookstodon #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors

A close up of a couple of the shortlisted authors while we wait for the winners to be announced on the 19th!

#bookstodon #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors

Updates & excerpts in our spotlight special today! Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJbWawgsiCr/?img_index=1

Check out : https://brittlepaper.com/2025/05/hair-hope-and-healing-south-africa-andile-celes-portrait-of-black-girlhood-in-braids-migraines/

https://www.flf.co.za/participants/andile-cele/

#islandprize #authorspotlight #excerpts #published #publishingjourney #bookstodon #whattoreadnext #authorslife #africanliterature #africanauthors

Pleased & proud to announce ....

#shortlist #theislandprize #africanauthors #africanwriting #writing #islandprize2025

Reviews, quotes, excerpts and readings - Island Prize winners and and An Island author Karen Jennings

Check them out:

https://www.hhousebooks.com/books/braids-migraines/

https://www.hhousebooks.com/books/crooked-seeds/

https://saqibooks.com/books/saqi/a-mouth-full-of-salt/

https://linktr.ee/thescf.uk

https://linktr.ee/little_boat_house

https://invisiblepublishing.com

https://www.instagram.com/_notesandnovels/

https://www.instagram.com/_booksagsm/

#africanliterature #africanauthors #whattoreadnext #newtitles #reviews #writing #booksbooksbooks

A couple more longlisters from the Island Prize, while we wait (with bated breath!) for the shortlist in May.....

#theislandprize #africanauthors #longlist #writing #fiction

The Island Prize Family Tree keeps growing ...🎉📚🌍🌊🎉

#writing #africanauthors #africanwriting #africanliterature #buylocal #theislandprize #karenjennings #africawrites

Book launches are always exciting - book chat, readings, and reunions... Yesterday was no exception as Holland House authors came together: Andile Cele, Karen Jennings, and Sarah Isaacs (Glass Tower)

Full album here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DI3VA2MMrvx/

#bookstodon #booklaunch #reading #africanauthors #africanwriting #books

A couple more longlisters from the Island Prize, while we wait (with bated breath!) for the shortlist in May.....

#theislandprize #africanauthors #longlist #writing #fiction

If you're in Cape Town on the 24th, why not pop by the Book Lounge around 5:30, where Braids & Migraines author Andile Cele will be in convo with Karen Jennings (An Island, Crooked Seeds) ?

#booklaunch #booksbooksbook #books #newtitle #outnow #africanauthors

In other news....Some Island Prize longlisters while we wait for the shortlist....

#theislandprize #longlist #writing #africanauthors #bookstodon

Book Launch!
Braids & Migraines has it's official launch in Cape Town - its author Andile Cele will be in conversation with Karen Jennings (An Island, Crooked Seeds)

https://booklounge.co.za/events/

https://www.hhousebooks.com/books/braids-migraines/

#books #bookstodon #booklaunch #newtitles #outnow #africanauthors

Thrilled and proud to announce the release of Braids & Migraines by Island Prize runner-up Andile Cele this week!

https://booklounge.co.za/events/

https://www.hhousebooks.com/books/braids-migraines

#books #bookstodon #newtitles #comingsoon #islandprize #africanauthors

Coming on the 17th - with a special book launch in Cape Town at @booklounge - will you be there?
https://www.hhousebooks.com/books/braids-migraines/
Distribution in South Africa : https://karavanpress.com/distribution-partner/
Our excerpt today was chosen by Chief Editor Robert Peett of Holland House Books

#bookstodon #books #comingsoon #newtitles #africanauthors

Delighted to announce Braids & Migraines will be published April 17th by Holland House Books!

Meanwhile, you can pre-order on Waterstones on their special discount price - just use the code when you order online:
PREORDER25

Offer closes today!

Braids and Migraines was Island Prize runner-up 2023

#books #comingsoon #bookstodon #africanauthors #africanliterature #southafrica

The countdown begins....

If you haven't submitted already, check out the guidelines : https://www.hhousebooks.com/island-prize-2024-25/

Share it on!

#theislandprize #submissions #writingcompetition #writing #africanauthors #opportunities #deadline

Download your free copy of 'Words on the Page' here: https://www.hhousebooks.com/clamshell-press-workbook/

The Island Prize Submission guidelines: https://www.hhousebooks.com/island-prize-2024-25/

#opportunities #prize #submissions #africanauthors #africanwriters #writing

Thank you Dlitreview for including the Island Prize on your list (https://dlitreview.com/free-creative-writing-opportunities-in-february-2025/) - to all out there, if you are a debut novelist from Africa, send in your manuscript by 16th February - if you're not a writer, but know someone who is - spread the word, share the news!

Check out our guidelines here: https://www.hhousebooks.com/island-prize-2024-25/

We can do this!

#opportunities #writingcompetition #africanauthors #africanwriters #debutnovelist #theislandprize #writing

Over on Instagram, SisterlyHQ have made a list of grants and opportunities for women - including our Island Prize, for authors of Africa:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFx3BklSPbo/?img_index=7

To submit to the Island Prize, click here:https://www.hhousebooks.com/island-prize-2024-25/

#prizes #grants #opportunities #africanauthors #africanwriters

The three 'R's of writing... this & more can be found in Words on the Page, which is free to download here: https://www.hhousebooks.com/clamshell-press-workbook/

Aimed at African authors, it is a great resource for everyone starting out on the creative writing path.

Have a manuscript you are dusting off to send in to the Island Prize? Remember the deadline is the 16th of February!

#competition #theislandprize #creativewriting #africanauthors #writingcompetition #writingworkbook #writers #writerscommunity

It's also your chance to shine...

Download a copy of the workbook from our site : while aimed at African authors, it is full of resources for anyone who is interested in writing, has written but needs a textual pick-me-up, or is in the process of writing.

And the Island Prize is still open to submissions until mid-February!

https://www.hhousebooks.com/clamshell-press-workbook/

https://www.hhousebooks.com/island-prize-2024-25/

#writing #writingcommunity #authors #africanauthors #writingcompetition #islandprize

More details and how to submit on the Holland House website

https://www.hhousebooks.com/island-prize-2024-25/

#africanauthors #announcement #writingcompetition #writing #writingcommunity

And we're on the last lap of this amazing tour! Hamza Koudri is in London today to talk about his novel SAND ROSES at the Rich Mix Studio, starting 5:30 p.m. - Are You There?
https://dzfest.com/programme

Join us at the magical DZ Festival, with dance and music throughout the day!
See you there, or be square!

#algeria #literature #authorslife #books #dance #music #festival #booktour #africanliterature #africanauthors #bookstodon #culture

It's a busy time for these authors, whether Holland House or Island Prize winners!

https://www.ourlongwalk.com/p/counterfactual-cape-town

https://karavanpress.com/

https://exclusivebooks.co.za/pages/events?event-id=35104

https://www.tiktok.com/@hhousebooks
#books #bookstodon #publishing #bookfestival #africanauthors #africanliterature #bookfest #authorinterview

https://brittlepaper.com/2024/08/interview-with-simba-kundizeza-2024-winner-of-the-island-prize-by-karen-jennings/

Zimbabwe Young Authors Forum:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FTLAReJdQgPCpqoRsT28QM

SAND ROSES Book Tour:
https://www.macondolitfest.org/

https://openbookfestival.co.za/festival-programme/

https://richmix.org.uk/events/sand-roses-by-hamza-koudri/

#books #booktok #publishing #bookfestival #africanauthors #africanliterature #bookfest #authorinterview #bookstodon

'I also allowed the story to go places where I hadn’t originally planned on.'

Full interview here:
https://brittlepaper.com/2024/08/interview-with-simba-kundizeza-2024-winner-of-the-island-prize-by-karen-jennings/

Island Prize 2024 winner S.S.Kundizeza chats about the challenges and rewards of writing with Karen Jennings (Crooked Seeds, An Island):

#authorinterview #karenjennings #africanauthors #africanwriters #africanliterature #books #bookstodon #award

It's all about Island Prize winners today!
Check out:

https://www.hhousebooks.com/books/glass-tower/
https://www.waterfront.co.za/stores/exclusive-books-2/

https://www.afrocritik.com/simbarashe-steyn-kundizezas-on-freelance/

http://www.hamza-koudri.com/
https://www.hhousebooks.com/books/sand-roses/

webtickets.co.za
https://openbookfestival.co.za
https://booklounge.co.za/

#books #booktok #bookstodon #publishing #bookfestival #africanauthors #africanliterature #authorinterview #booknews #islandprizewinner

Heartiest congratulations to Ruby Excel from Ghana !

'Lyrics to the Colour Red' is about the passionate struggle for liberation and revolution, in love and country.

Warm wishes to Ruby and the next stage of the journey to publication!

https://www.hhousebooks.com/the-island-prize-winners-2024/

#writingaward #writers #africanwriters #africanauthors #novelwriting #theislandprize2024 #theislandprize #writerscommunity #publishing #writerslife

Freelance is a story about the human cost of corruption and unchecked power, and the struggle for justice in a complex political landscape.

Huge congratulations to winner and runners-up!

#writingaward #writers #africanwriters #africanauthors #novelwriting #writerscommunity #publishing #writerslife #books #bookstodon

#authors & #writers of #africa - the countdown has begun!

If you have got this far, congrats! Now click send....
You have until MIDNIGHT CAT tonight to send in your novel MS to :
https://www.hhousebooks.com/the-island-prize-2023-2024/
(link in bio)

GOOD LUCK!

#deadline #submissions #africanwriters #writingcompetition #africanwriting #africanauthors #novelwriting
#deadlinetoday

It's been an exciting journey - we can't wait to find the next winners!
#writers & #authors of #africa you have until midnight CAT today to submit - so cool those commas, burnish those brackets and click SEND!

https://www.hhousebooks.com/the-island-prize-2023-2024/

AND GOOD LUCK!

#deadline #submissions #africanwriters#writingcompetition #africanwriting #africanauthors #novelwriting
#deadlinetoday

Dear #authors & #writers of #africa !

DEADLINE DAY is HERE!

You have until midnight CAT to submit your work - remember to double-check our submission guidelines https://hhousebooks.com/the-island-prize-2023-2024/ !

We're looking forward to reading everyone's work!

#deadline #submissions #africanwriters#writingcompetition #africanwriting #africanauthors #novelwriting

#authors & #writers of #africa - if you have a story waiting to be told, send it in: https://www.hhousebooks.com/the-island-prize-2023-2024/ (link in bio)

The Island Prize has come so far already - spread the word and help us find the next winner!
Previous winners are
Sarah Isaacs (SA),
Hamza Koudri (Algeria) and
Reem Gaafar (Sudan),
with titles published both in the UK and Africa.
Our latest winner Reem Gaafar will be published worldwide.

#africanwriters #africanauthors #writingcompetition #deadlines #submissions

Is the ink dry yet?
Link to submit : https://www.hhousebooks.com/the-island-prize-2023-2024/

#africanwriters #africanauthors #writingcompetition #deadlines #submissions #theislandprize

The Island Prize, 2023-2024, open for submissions

#authors #writers of #Africa - have you a first novel that's looking for a home? Why not submit to the Island Prize competition, open now for #submissions ? It's free to enter, and you might find mentorship, an agent, a publisher ....

https://hhousebooks.com/the-island-prize-2023-2024/

#writingcommunity #africanwriters #africanauthors #africanliterature #writing #novel #writingcompetition #theislandprize

The Island Prize is open again! Read up on submission guidelines, and submit using either the form (bottom of the page) or by email directly to [email protected]

https://hhousebooks.com/the-island-prize-2023-2024/

Good luck!

#africanauthors #africanwriters #writingcompetition #theislandprize #novelwriting #writerslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #unpublishedauthors

@bookstodon I mostly read on my Kindle, but I found this magical print book in a bookstore in #Ouray, Colorado last summer, and have enjoyed reading it at the beach, on planes, etc. while vacationing in Hawai’i. “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
#ChimamandaNgoziAdichie #Americanah #BlackAuthors #AfricanAuthors #NigerianAuthors #BlackVoices #immigrants #America

As part of gradually relaunching my various things, the daily-ish story recs are also back.

Today on #BogiReads #ShortStories: Master of Ceremonies by Frances Ogamba in The Dark, May 2022!

https://www.thedarkmagazine.com/master-of-ceremonies/

Awesome Nigerian horror story about a mysterious microphone and the men holding it / beholden to it. Great language, ambience, genuinely spooky.

@shortstory @shortsff #NigerianAuthors #AfricanAuthors #WomenAuthors #horror #SpeculativeFiction