The sheer magic of exploring Singita’s Kruger concession on footMountains, mahoganies, and two dozing lionsFeb 21, 20235Feb 21, 20235
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Finding Stillness When You’re on the MoveMeditation is a calming sanctuary I carry with me wherever I goJun 24, 2019Jun 24, 2019
Published inThe StartupA Writer Who Keeps Readers CompanyFinuala Dowling on the role of writing, the solace it brings, and the influences that have shaped her poetry and novels.Jun 20, 2019Jun 20, 2019
Published inOne Table, One WorldWhat to Expect When You Visit Bob Marley’s HomelandOmnipresent “One Love”, sultry beaches, spicy food — and more.Jun 19, 20196Jun 19, 20196
Published inThe Last WordPaul Theroux Reaches the End of the RoadThe renowned travel writer explains why he gave up on an African adventure.Jun 19, 20192Jun 19, 20192
Published inThe StartupThe Perks of Putting Pen to PaperWhy handwriting remains important in the digital age.Jun 19, 20192Jun 19, 20192
Published inThe Last WordGarth Greenwell on the Poetry of Being an Outsider“I had no intention of writing about childhood or Kentucky in the 90s or being a queer person there…”Jun 14, 2019Jun 14, 2019
Published inThe Last WordAcclaimed Author Colm Tóibín on ‘Pulling Things Up and Out’“I have some basic urge to communicate levels of feeling — things from the nervous system, and from memory, to other people.”Jun 13, 2019Jun 13, 2019
Published inThe Last WordAuthor Edmund White on Capturing The Gay Experience“In fiction you have an obligation to show representative characters… you don’t just want to show a bunch of freaks.”Jun 12, 20193Jun 12, 20193
Published inThe Last WordWriting as Therapy: Unpicking a Psychological KnotThe award-winning gay author Damon Galgut on the compulsion behind crafting stories — and what it means to be a “real” novelist.Jun 11, 20191Jun 11, 20191