Karina M. Szczurek
@karinamszczurek.bsky.social
Reader, writer, editor, publisher.
Cape Town.
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'Note: Please do not feel pressured to respond to this immediately. Your physical, mental, and emotional health, and of those for whom you are caring, come first.' (Jaydon Farao)
'Note: Please do not feel pressured to respond to this immediately. Your physical, mental, and emotional health, and of those for whom you are caring, come first.' (Jaydon Farao)
Looking up a phrase on Google this morning, I received an interesting AI reply ...
September 23, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Looking up a phrase on Google this morning, I received an interesting AI reply ...
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Melissa A. Volker at the Muizenberg Literary Heritage Festival, 26 September 2026, Rhodes Cottage Museum, 10:30-11:30AM
Tickets: www.quicket.co.za/events/39283...
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Melissa A. Volker at the Muizenberg Literary Heritage Festival, 26 September 2026
Full programme: Tickets: Quicket
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September 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Melissa A. Volker at the Muizenberg Literary Heritage Festival, 26 September 2026, Rhodes Cottage Museum, 10:30-11:30AM
Tickets: www.quicket.co.za/events/39283...
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Tickets: www.quicket.co.za/events/39283...
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Karavan Press title: Please, don’t call me moffie by Zubayr Charles
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Karavan Press title: Please, don’t call me moffie by Zubayr Charles
After viewing a viral online video of a brutal homophobic attack in an unknown country, five men in their late twenties reflect on their experiences of growing up, grappling with their identities a…
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September 21, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Karavan Press title: Please, don’t call me moffie by Zubayr Charles
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'In the Slowness of Melting' by Glen L. Thompson launching at Wordsworth Books Gardens
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 5.30 for 6PM.
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Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 5.30 for 6PM.
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In the Slowness of Melting by Glen L. Thompson launching at Wordsworth Books Gardens
Please join us for the launch of In the Slowness of Melting, Glen L. Thompson’s debut poetry collection. Glen will be in conversation with Stephen Symons: Wordsworth Books Gardens Centre, Wed…
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September 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM
'In the Slowness of Melting' by Glen L. Thompson launching at Wordsworth Books Gardens
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 5.30 for 6PM.
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Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 5.30 for 6PM.
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A fascinating Friday morning at the Fish Hoek Library: Melissa A. Volker speaking about CHASING WAVES: THE RISE OF WOMEN'S SURFING IN SOUTH AFRICA!
Loved it!
Thank you to Melissa for sharing your amazing stories about women's surfing in SA, to the Library for hosting and to everyone who attended.
Loved it!
Thank you to Melissa for sharing your amazing stories about women's surfing in SA, to the Library for hosting and to everyone who attended.
September 19, 2026 at 5:31 AM
A fascinating Friday morning at the Fish Hoek Library: Melissa A. Volker speaking about CHASING WAVES: THE RISE OF WOMEN'S SURFING IN SOUTH AFRICA!
Loved it!
Thank you to Melissa for sharing your amazing stories about women's surfing in SA, to the Library for hosting and to everyone who attended.
Loved it!
Thank you to Melissa for sharing your amazing stories about women's surfing in SA, to the Library for hosting and to everyone who attended.
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Karavan Press title: Aggressiewe Water by Erika Viljoen
@erikavviljoen.bsky.social
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Karavan Press title: Aggressiewe Water by Erika Viljoen
Jy skryf so genoeglik, ek sal graag sien dat hierdie briewe ’n wyer gehoor bereik. – A N D R É P. B R I N K Een dag was daar … ’n mama en ’n papa en twee kindertjies wat uitgewyk het na ’n stuk v…
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September 16, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Karavan Press title: Aggressiewe Water by Erika Viljoen
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Story Seller HQ with Cathy Park Kelly
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Story Seller HQ with Cathy Park Kelly
Sell your story, not your soul Story Seller HQ is a supportive community for authors who are tired of figuring out audience-building and book marketing on their own. It’s a place to learn from peop…
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September 15, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Story Seller HQ with Cathy Park Kelly
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Overberg in Bloom
September 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Overberg in Bloom
Stanford in Bloom
September 13, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Stanford in Bloom
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The @thebooklounge.bsky.social launch of 185: The Janine van Wyk Story as told to Firdose Moonda
The Book Lounge, 22 September 2026, 5.30 for 6PM
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The Book Lounge, 22 September 2026, 5.30 for 6PM
RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/185-th...
September 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
The @thebooklounge.bsky.social launch of 185: The Janine van Wyk Story as told to Firdose Moonda
The Book Lounge, 22 September 2026, 5.30 for 6PM
RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/185-th...
The Book Lounge, 22 September 2026, 5.30 for 6PM
RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/185-th...
Barefoot Arts Meander 2026 — Finding a Home for Your Story — Memoir Workshop with Karina M. Szczurek
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September 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Barefoot Arts Meander 2026 — Finding a Home for Your Story — Memoir Workshop with Karina M. Szczurek
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Author talk: Chasing Waves by Melissa A. Volker at the Fish Hoek Library
September 8, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Author talk: Chasing Waves by Melissa A. Volker at the Fish Hoek Library
With Chantal Stewart, @gailgil.bsky.social & Erika Bornman @openbookfestival.bsky.social ❤️
September 6, 2026 at 5:36 AM
With Chantal Stewart, @gailgil.bsky.social & Erika Bornman @openbookfestival.bsky.social ❤️
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Since co-founding Open Book Festival in 2011, Frankie has been behind the scenes, making all of the magic happen.
Christi Sa picks Frankie's brain on The Story Explorer podcast.
Follow the link to listen:
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#OBF2026 #bookpodcast #reading #Writing #capetown
Christi Sa picks Frankie's brain on The Story Explorer podcast.
Follow the link to listen:
open.spotify.com/episode/2gFM...
#OBF2026 #bookpodcast #reading #Writing #capetown
August 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Since co-founding Open Book Festival in 2011, Frankie has been behind the scenes, making all of the magic happen.
Christi Sa picks Frankie's brain on The Story Explorer podcast.
Follow the link to listen:
open.spotify.com/episode/2gFM...
#OBF2026 #bookpodcast #reading #Writing #capetown
Christi Sa picks Frankie's brain on The Story Explorer podcast.
Follow the link to listen:
open.spotify.com/episode/2gFM...
#OBF2026 #bookpodcast #reading #Writing #capetown
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Karavan Press authors Siphosethu Siwaphiwe Zazela & @kerryhammerton.bsky.social enjoying Open Book Festival 2026!
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Siphosethu's beautiful flashes have featured in all three IN OTHER STORIES anthologies which Kerry edited. The latest will be published in October.
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Siphosethu's beautiful flashes have featured in all three IN OTHER STORIES anthologies which Kerry edited. The latest will be published in October.
September 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Karavan Press authors Siphosethu Siwaphiwe Zazela & @kerryhammerton.bsky.social enjoying Open Book Festival 2026!
❤️
Siphosethu's beautiful flashes have featured in all three IN OTHER STORIES anthologies which Kerry edited. The latest will be published in October.
❤️
Siphosethu's beautiful flashes have featured in all three IN OTHER STORIES anthologies which Kerry edited. The latest will be published in October.
With @kerryhammerton.bsky.social & Kimon Phitidis, whose latest book we are proudly publishing @indeedbooks.bsky.social 💚
September 4, 2026 at 3:14 PM
With @kerryhammerton.bsky.social & Kimon Phitidis, whose latest book we are proudly publishing @indeedbooks.bsky.social 💚
Open Book Festival, Day One: in the audience with Siphosethu Siwaphiwe Zazela (IN OTHER STORIES, @karavanpress.bsky.social) & Kimon Phitidis (new book forthcoming with @indeedbooks.bsky.social).
September 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Open Book Festival, Day One: in the audience with Siphosethu Siwaphiwe Zazela (IN OTHER STORIES, @karavanpress.bsky.social) & Kimon Phitidis (new book forthcoming with @indeedbooks.bsky.social).
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The Most Suitable Author – @gailgil.bsky.social – with the proof of her latest novel, 'An Unsuitable Woman'.
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August 28, 2026 at 7:53 AM
The Most Suitable Author – @gailgil.bsky.social – with the proof of her latest novel, 'An Unsuitable Woman'.
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READ THE ROOM @capetalk.bsky.social with @kerryhammerton.bsky.social & Jenna Mervis 💙
August 28, 2026 at 7:50 AM
READ THE ROOM @capetalk.bsky.social with @kerryhammerton.bsky.social & Jenna Mervis 💙
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CapeTalk’s Read the Room with Karavan Press and Indeed Books
@capetalk.bsky.social @indeedbooks.bsky.social
@kerryhammerton.bsky.social @karinamszczurek.bsky.social
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CapeTalk’s Read the Room with Karavan Press and Indeed Books
CapeTalk’s next edition of READ THE ROOM book club will tell the story of publishing. Author and independent publisher Karina Szczurek of the multi-award-winning Karavan Press will join John Maytha…
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August 25, 2026 at 6:52 AM
CapeTalk’s Read the Room with Karavan Press and Indeed Books
@capetalk.bsky.social @indeedbooks.bsky.social
@kerryhammerton.bsky.social @karinamszczurek.bsky.social
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@capetalk.bsky.social @indeedbooks.bsky.social
@kerryhammerton.bsky.social @karinamszczurek.bsky.social
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Salon Hecate: Salt-splashed authors Melissa A. Volker and Glen L. Thompson in conversation
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August 25, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Salon Hecate: Salt-splashed authors Melissa A. Volker and Glen L. Thompson in conversation
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Karavan Press title: In the Slowness of Melting by Glen L. Thompson
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Karavan Press title: In the Slowness of Melting by Glen L. Thompson
Paddling to what pleasure? sporting hope in dying waters from ‘Paddle action!’ They slip out of reach while forming on my lips, utterances mouthed become not sound; an essence of sound a blank spee…
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August 25, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Karavan Press title: In the Slowness of Melting by Glen L. Thompson
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One of Karin Schimke's Love Letters:
"Outsourcing any aspect of my writing process would be like asking someone to go and have my run for me, eat my pudding for me or have my bath for me. And what a kak life that would be."
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"Outsourcing any aspect of my writing process would be like asking someone to go and have my run for me, eat my pudding for me or have my bath for me. And what a kak life that would be."
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‘Humanising’ your human work
The unfunny ironies of being a writer in the age of generative ai
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August 22, 2026 at 5:35 AM
One of Karin Schimke's Love Letters:
"Outsourcing any aspect of my writing process would be like asking someone to go and have my run for me, eat my pudding for me or have my bath for me. And what a kak life that would be."
karinschimke.substack.com/p/humanising...
"Outsourcing any aspect of my writing process would be like asking someone to go and have my run for me, eat my pudding for me or have my bath for me. And what a kak life that would be."
karinschimke.substack.com/p/humanising...