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20 Nov 2023
Want to know more about #Inkubator and #Captive, the resulting anthology? @LaxfieldLit talks to three SSDA fellows about their experience. Check out the video for a link to the limited download of Captive. Supported by @ssaBritish @BritishCouncil youtu.be/CSem6BBT5mU?si=0Aj7…
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If you find yourself in London next week and are feeling bookish, join SSDA authors Zante Nkumane, Sola Njoku and Josephine Sokan where they'll be discussing their stories in Captive wit Lizzy Attree. moonlaneink.co.uk/events-1/s…

Stars on Moon Lane - Vol. 4 | Moon Lane Ink

A night on passion and apathy, creation and destruction, honesty and deception!

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Did you guess VIP Guest 3? It's the wonderful Olumide Popoola! She lent her support to our authors πŸ₯° Olumide is a writer, performer and speaker. Her latest novel, 'Like Water Like Sea' is out now @CassavaRepublic πŸ”₯ #newbook #cassavarepublicpress #captive #olumidepopoola
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Hey folks! We're back with our 3rd reveal. Any guesses? This #VIP says it all while 'speaking of nothing' and they seem to have a thing for both water and sea β›΅πŸŒŠ πŸ€” Comment belowπŸ‘‡ Answer out tomorrow! Big thanks to @BritishCouncil @catalyst_press @KaravanPress @laxfieldlit
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After some delay, we're pleased to announce the answer...our VIP guest was none other than Karen Jennings πŸ₯° who offered her great skill and wisdom to our #writers. Keep watching πŸ‘€ More to come! @catalyst_press @BritishCouncil @LaxfieldLit
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Happy Humpday! So our 2nd VIP is a keen traveler, usually opting for islands...but more often than not, can be found out in the garden, just pottering around planting 'crooked seeds'.🌱 Any ideas? Comment below πŸ‘‡ @catalyst_press @BritishCouncil @LaxfieldLit #newbook #mustread
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We're back..and as promised, the answer is @TJBenson_ author of three breathtaking novels!πŸ”₯ TJ led a phenomenal workshop with our #writers and was so generous with both his time and talent πŸ₯° #PeopleLiveHere, his #newbook is out now! @masobebooks @BritishCouncil @Catalyst_Press
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Did you know our #writers worked with some VIPs to ensure #Captive hit the mark? 🎯 Our first VIP has a thing for 'mad houses'. Some may call him a little crazy..about #AfricanLiterature Any guesses? πŸ€” Answer is revealed tomorrow πŸ‘€ @BritishCouncil @Catalyst_Press @KaravanPress
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Good Things Come, written by @JosephineSokan is a journey for both the soul and the senses πŸ”₯. Order Captive today via our bio link πŸ”—, @catalyst_press or soon in South Africa via @karavanpress! πŸ’« ⁠Thanks to the @BritishCouncil #Captive #MustRead #BookLove #FridayReads #LitChat
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Our last teaser from Captive! Good Things Come by @josephinesokan is absolute πŸ”₯ Order via πŸ”—, @catalystpress, or soon via @karavanpress! Huge thanks to @rachelzadok, @LizzyAttree, @BritishCouncil funding, @catalyst_press, @emmashercliff of @LaxfieldLit and @Heckitty. #mustread
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New week, new teaser! Dive into Aba Asibon’s "Akua'ba" only in the #Captive Anthology. Fertility customs unravel the life of a woman whose only desire is love. It's a #mustread πŸ”₯ Copies available via bio link πŸ”—, @catalyst_press and soon @KaravanPress 🀩 #NewRelease #BookLaunch
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πŸ“£ Presenting N.A Dawn @NADawnAuthor in our Captive anthology! πŸ”₯ Enjoy an excerpt from 'With Open Palms', a fantastic story on power's mysteries and cycles. Get your copy today! Thanks to @catalyst_press @LaxfieldLit @BritishCouncil πŸ“šπŸ’¨ #MustRead #CaptiveAnthology #NewRelease
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Dive into more of Captive!🌊 Read the bone-chilling "N’ganga" by Emily Pensulo @EmilyPensulo. It's a gripping tale of human desire...and its repercussions πŸ˜‰ Order Captive today if you dare!🫣 Order via bio link, from @catalystpress and soon from @karavanpress. #MustRead #Captive
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Settle down with something to rouse the spirit this weekend. Read Doreen Anyango's @doroanyango 'Nankya's Ghost' πŸ”₯. With themes of womanhood, love, and betrayal with bold assurance, it's a #mustread. Order Captive via the bio link!⁠ @LaxfieldLit @Catalyst_Press @BritishCouncil
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Happy Sunday folks! 😍 We're giving you 3 GOOD reasons to dive into our new African anthology, Captive. Take a look! πŸ‘€..and order a copy today #mustread #twitterbooks @Catalyst_Press @LaxfieldLit @BritishCouncil
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Seeking a thrill? Check out Khumbo Mhone's Corpse Driver @KCMhone, exclusively in Captive. Mhone presents Africa but subverted, reimagined, and reclaimed πŸ”₯ Each purchase supports new talent and amplifies authentic stories πŸ₯°β  Order your copy today! ⁠#AfricanBooks #MustRead
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The reviews are in! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks you Booklist and everyone who purchased Captive and has left reviews! Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes stories and author insights πŸ‘€ and comment your fave story, character, or writer to win African lit classics! πŸ”₯🌍️ #BookList #BookReview
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Delve into Salma Yusuf's profound "If the honey is sweet why does the bee sting?" πŸ”₯ Every purchase or retweet amplifies the voices of our writers, so thank you all πŸ₯° Buy Captive via the bio link ⬆️⁠ @catalyst_press @Laxfield_Lit @BritishCouncil @SalmaYu10502618 #NewRelease
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"Short Story Day Africa once again showcases what is at the heart of African writing; bold creativity and diversity, proudly unapologetic, and deserving of being read across the globe." Karen Jennings, 2021 Booker Prize longlisted author. πŸ₯° #NewRelease #BookLaunch #MustRead
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Spotlighting another extraordinary piece from our collection, Captive. We present "The Day the City Wept" by Moso Sematlane @Moso_Sematlane. Beautiful, contemplative and leaves a lasting impressionπŸ”₯ Grab your copy today πŸ’« @LaxfieldLit @BritishCouncil #BookCommunity #MustRead
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For "..thought-provoking, high-quality fiction, you will really enjoy Captive...(The) authors have poured unflinching and intense visions into these pages. The journeys awaiting you are profound." Lightspeed Magazine πŸ₯° Grab a copy of today!πŸ”₯ #captive #newrelease #mustread
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