HiroshimaAugust 6, 1945. 2:15 AM, Enola Gay flew steadily into the skies bound for Hiroshima, Japan. I, Sergeant Joseph Stiborik was among the crew as a Radar Operator. The Japanese,…
The Striped GirlThere had never been a colder morning than that in Gembu.The oxygen in the air was replaced with ululation and hissing from parched lips; red, immovable eyes peered…
The Cost of GreedKamal ended his inglorious life in the deep, dark, red fluid-laden churner of the magnitude of the creature of the lake. We had flown over the once…
With the theme for the 2017 Short Story Day Africa Prize announced, we thought it would be a perfect time to share with you, some of the latest #WriteTips we've…
Lauren Smith interviewed our #WriterWednesday, outspoken essayist and food writer Yemisi Aribisala. They delved into what really makes an essay sing, pleasing the palate and Yemisi's new deliciously-written book Longthroat…
Photo by Nyam Abok The joy of running a blind read competition like we do at the Short Story Day Africa Prize is the mystery. We come to the story…
The unique style of "Naming" and the poignant subplots of the tale made many readers during the review and judging process curious about its creator. Jason Mykl Snyman tracked down…
Here are some writing tips from three of writers who stories stole the show in the collection. Migrations is available now in all good bookstores in South Africa. They will be…
UntitledEvery month, Aunty Ifeka made her chickens walk through puddles of colouring, from which they emerged squawking, pink-shod and unmistakably branded.Ezinne enjoyed watching their bright pink feet against the dull…
Migrations is available now in all good bookstores in South Africa. They will be happy to order it for you if they don't have it on the shelves. It will be…