One Read Podcast One Read

E.C. Osondu talks about his latest novel, When the Sky is Ready The Stars Will Appear, the inspiration behind the setting and the characters. This conversation is excerpted from the virtual launch of the novel, which was streamed live on Youtube.

We interview Nozizwe Cynthia Jele, a South African writer and the author of our August Read, The Ones With Purpose. She talks about her writing process and what inspired her character, plus an exclusive about her next novel.

South-African author and first black woman crime writer, Angela Makholwa is the subject of this month's podcast. She gives all the gist about the writing of her latest novel, Critical But Stable, One Read's July Pick.

We interviewed Zimbabwean author, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma. She talks about the writing of her novel, House of Stone, and the art of preserving and reshaping history.

We interview writer, editor, publisher and cultural curator, Zukiswa Wanner. She talks about her work in the literary space and the writing of her novel, Men of the South.

Little Family is the third novel by acclaimed Sierra Leonean writer, Ishmael Beah. In this interview, he talks to One Read about the inspiration behind this novel, what makes a good writer and what he's working on next.