Meet Your Author

Racheal Kizza
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Meet Your Author is a literary podcast spotlighting African writers across the continent through conversations on books, writing, publishing, and the creative process. Each episode brings listeners into conversation with African writers, exploring the stories behind the books, the realities of publishing, and the creative journeys shaping contemporary African literature.

  1. Jun 6

    Episode 18: Widows Wear Lipstick With Martha Kyoshaba Twinamasiko

    In this episode, I discuss Widows Wear Lipstick with Martha Kyoshaba Twinamasiko. We talk about everything considered taboo, from widows wearing lipstick to grief. We also discuss loss, marriage, and self-publishing in Uganda.

    1h 16m

  2. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Let's talk absence and the upcoming season

    In this episode, I share about my whereabouts for the past one year and a few months. But also I give you a glimpse of what to expect in the new season.

    5 min

  3. 07/11/2024

    Episode 17: May Book wrap-up

    Book list: Days Come & Go by Hemley Boum How To End a Love Story: A Novel by Yulin Kuang Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta American Royalty by Tracey Livesay.Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan and  Antony Ferguson The Duchess Effect by Tracey Livesay. Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan and  Antony Ferguson Knights in Kampala by Patricia K.Rutiba Silent Patience by Jane Kaberuka  YOU CAN NOW Send a voice message to my podcast, Meet Your Author: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meet-your-author/message  Subscribe to the podcast. Follow on X-@AuthorMeet and IG @mya_podcast for a bookish ride. Share and tag the podcast handles across social media.

    21 min

  4. 06/05/2024

    Episode 16: April Book wrap-up

    Listen to my April book wrap-up!! Memoirs of a Mother by Ayeta Wangusa 🇺🇬 •If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais 🇿🇦 • Holding by Alexandria House, audiobook 🇺🇸  •Men of Valor Series by Kiru Taye (Books 1-3) 🇳🇬 •Stay in Berlin by Sharon Abimbola Salu 🇳🇬 •Brooklyn Kings by L.K Shaw (Books 1-7), Mafia romance 🇺🇸 • • YOU CAN NOW Send a voice message to my podcast, Meet Your Author : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meet-your-author/message  Remember to subscribe to the podcast. Follow on X-@AuthorMeet and IG @mya_podcast for a bookish ride. Share and tag the podcast handles across social media and share your thoughts.

    16 min

  5. 04/01/2024

    Episode 15: March Book Wrap-up

    In this episode, I talk about the books I read in March. Books that I thoroughly enjoyed and some that I highly recommend. yOU CAN NOW Send a voice message to my podcast, Meet Your Author : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meet-your-author/message  Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and share with friends and family. Follow on X-@AuthorMeet and IG @mya_podcast for a bookish ride. Share and tag the podcast handles across social media and share your thoughts.

    12 min

  6. 03/25/2024

    Episode 14: Recipe for Disaster with Lillian Tindyebwa

    In this episode, I host Ugandan writer Lillian Tindyebwa. Our conversation centres on her debut novel, Recipe for Disaster published in 1994. It will be turning 30 years old in September 2024!! Let the celebrations begin. In our discussion, we delve into the thematic areas, writing for young adults and adults, publishing rights and writing tips. For those who have read the book, please send an email to lite.mktin@gmail.com in honour of its 30 years of existence. Show how A Recipe for Disaster impacted you when you first read it. Follow Meet Your Author on: •X/Twitter @AuthorMeet •Instagram: @mya_podcast Get in touch @rachealwakimuli@gmail.com for inquiries and collaborations.

    1h 1m

  7. 03/01/2024

    Episode 13: February Book wrap-up

    For February, I read amazing titles and in this episode I detail my thoughts and reflections on each book. Follow Meet Your Author on: •X/Twitter @AuthorMeet •Instagram: @mya_podcast Get in touch @rachealwakimuli@gmail.com for inquiries.

    14 min

  8. 02/29/2024

    Episode 12: African Romance novels to add to your TBR pile

    In the spirit of African joy, I share some romance novels I have read by African authors. Please feel free to DM or email me more African romance recommendations. Thank you. Follow Meet Your Author on: •X/Twitter @AuthorMeet •Instagram: @mya_podcast Get in touch @rachealwakimuli@gmail.com for inquiries and collaborations.

    11 min
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Meet Your Author is a literary podcast spotlighting African writers across the continent through conversations on books, writing, publishing, and the creative process. Each episode brings listeners into conversation with African writers, exploring the stories behind the books, the realities of publishing, and the creative journeys shaping contemporary African literature.

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  • Creator
    Racheal Kizza
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Racheal Kizza
  • Show Website
    Meet Your Author