{"id":47,"date":"2024-10-19T10:47:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T10:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thabomooke.co.za\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2024-10-19T10:47:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T10:47:25","slug":"reads","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thabomooke.co.za\/?page_id=47","title":{"rendered":"Reads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Reads: A Literary Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the &#8220;Reads&#8221; page, a curated space dedicated to celebrating the rich tapestry of African storytelling and literature. Here, you will find works that have shaped the literary landscape, including pieces featured in the esteemed <em>Staffrider<\/em> magazine and <em>Kisa: An Anthology of African Stories<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an author who has had the privilege of contributing to <em>Staffrider<\/em>, a cornerstone of resistance literature in South Africa, I invite you to explore these writings that reflect the struggles, triumphs, and diverse experiences of our communities. Each story and poem is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of words to inspire, provoke thought, and foster connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the works included from <em>Kisa<\/em> showcase a collection of narratives that delve into the complexities of African life, celebrating both the traditional and contemporary. Together, these publications highlight the profound impact of storytelling on our understanding of identity, culture, and social justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This page will also feature other publications that resonate with these themes, offering a broader perspective on the vibrant literary voices emerging from Africa. Whether you are a long-time reader or new to African literature, I hope you find joy and insight in these works. Let&#8217;s embark on this literary journey together and celebrate the voices that continue to enrich our understanding of the world around us. Happy reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-184 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-reads tag-authors tag-south-african tag-tv-producers\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thabomooke.co.za\/?p=184\" target=\"_self\" >South African authors have enough material for local TV producers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thabomooke.co.za\/?p=184\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/thabomooke.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSCN9624.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"South African authors have enough material for local TV producers\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">During a short story writing workshop recently, one of the participants asked a question that seems to be nagging many writers. Characterisation. How much do we know about the characters we have created for our novels? As a writer, have you breathed life into the character of your book? Is he\/she alive just like you?&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-24T10:47:47+00:00\">July 24, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-126 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-reads tag-attention tag-grip tag-opening tag-reader tag-story\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thabomooke.co.za\/?p=126\" target=\"_self\" >The opening line of your story must grip the reader\u2019s attention<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">So much is written about the opening line of fiction and non-fiction writing. Books and writing coaches clarify why an author\u2019s opening line should be gripping. To attract the attention of the reader, the publisher, and the agent. Some tips encourage the writer to open their line with \u2018action\u2019, but action is certainly not the&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-03-19T10:42:00+00:00\">March 19, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-103 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-reads\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thabomooke.co.za\/?p=103\" target=\"_self\" >A book editor is a human being and like writers is also fallible<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Long before I became a published author, I never knew there was someone called a book editor until I stumbled across a news article about Jacqueline Kennedy, a New York-based book editor. Yes, she was the wife of American President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Perhaps I was not alone in this darkness, I was of the&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-01-07T10:05:10+00:00\">January 7, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-reads\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thabomooke.co.za\/?p=38\" target=\"_self\" >Staff Rider<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">&#8220;Staffrider&#8221; was a groundbreaking South African literary and cultural magazine that emerged in the late 1970s, symbolizing the anti-apartheid resistance through the written word. First published in 1978 by Ravan Press, it became a powerful platform for black writers, artists, and intellectuals to express their voices during a period of political repression and racial segregation.&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-10-19T10:29:06+00:00\">October 19, 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-34 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-reads\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thabomooke.co.za\/?p=34\" target=\"_self\" >Kisa: An Anthology of African Stories<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">&#8220;Kisa: An Anthology of African Stories&#8221; is a collection of short stories centered around African themes, settings, and cultural narratives. 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