Karavan Press
@karavanpress.bsky.social
Independent publisher based in Cape Town. Ancient paths. New literary journeys.
Klara du Plessis is die wenner van die Breyten Breytenbach-prys vir digkuns vir haar bundel ‘Ek’t Act’ karavanpress.com/2026/09/26/k...
Klara du Plessis is die wenner van die Breyten Breytenbach-prys vir digkuns vir haar bundel ‘Ek’t Act’
Netwerk24 kykNET Rapport Breyten Breytenbach-prys vir digkuns 2026 Wenner: Klara du Plessis vir Ek’t Act (Karavan Press) Commendatio: Ronelda Kamfer Klara du Plessis se Ek’t Act verteenwoordig…
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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... karavanpress.com/2026/09/22/m...
Melissa A. Volker at the Muizenberg Literary Heritage Festival, 26 September 2026
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Karavan Press title: Please, don’t call me moffie by Zubayr Charles karavanpress.com/2026/09/21/k...
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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'In the Slowness of Melting' by Glen L. Thompson launching at Wordsworth Books Gardens Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 5.30 for 6PM. karavanpress.com/2026/09/21/i...
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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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.
Malika Lueen Ndlovu’s Griefseed shortlisted for the UJ Prize for South Africa Writing karavanpress.com/2026/09/17/m...
Malika Lueen Ndlovu’s Griefseed shortlisted for the UJ Prize for South Africa Writing
The University of Johannesburg Prize (UJ Prize) for South African Writing has announced its shortlists for books published in 2025. Debut Prize: Buried in the Chest by Lindani Mbuyunza-Memani Not T…
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Karavan Press title: Aggressiewe Water by Erika Viljoen @erikavviljoen.bsky.social karavanpress.com/2026/09/16/k...
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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Author: Erika Viljoen @erikavviljoen.bsky.social karavanpress.com/2026/09/16/a...
Author: Erika Viljoen
ERIKA VILJOEN kom van ’n skaapplaas in die Noordoos-Kaap, van goeie ou Afrikaner-afkoms, waar sy niks anders as die eenvoud van die plaaslewe geken het nie. Toe word sy ’n swerwer, ontdekker, woord…
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Story Seller HQ with Cathy Park Kelly karavanpress.com/2026/09/15/s...
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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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...
Author talk: Chasing Waves by Melissa A. Volker at the Fish Hoek Library
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
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.
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).
ICE SHOCK far north on a Norwegian fjord! Thanks to Mads.  @karavanpress.bsky.social @oxfordlifewriting.bsky.social
The Most Suitable Author – @gailgil.bsky.social – with the proof of her latest novel, 'An Unsuitable Woman'. 😍
Salieri of Driekatfontein karinamagdalena.com/2026/08/26/s...
Salieri of Driekatfontein
André and Salieri on her first day at home The first time I saw her it was in the reflection of the love at first sight in André’s face. I knew that he was holding someone in his hands when he appr…
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Salon Hecate: Salt-splashed authors Melissa A. Volker and Glen L. Thompson in conversation karavanpress.com/2026/08/25/s...
CapeTalk’s Read the Room with Karavan Press and Indeed Books @capetalk.bsky.social @indeedbooks.bsky.social @kerryhammerton.bsky.social @karinamszczurek.bsky.social karavanpress.com/2026/08/25/c...
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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Karavan Press title: In the Slowness of Melting by Glen L. Thompson karavanpress.com/2026/08/25/k...
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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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...
‘Humanising’ your human work
The unfunny ironies of being a writer in the age of generative ai
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It was such a pleasure to interview my good friend, Peter-Adrian Altini, on his fantastic debut novel, Salt Water Pool Boy. You can find our talk on immigration, queerness, mourning and cruising over at The Masters Review. 📚📖 mastersreview.com/a-conversati...
The Masters Review: A Conversation with Peter-Adrian Altini, Author of 'Salt Water Pool Boy' mastersreview.com/a-conversati...
A Conversation with Peter-Adrian Altini, Author of Salt Water Pool Boy - The Masters Review
In Peter-Adrian Altini’s debut novel Salt Water Pool Boy (Karavan Press), which has been longlisted for the 2026 Sunday Times Literary Award in Fiction, we meet Damon in Cape Town where he’s put his p...
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Karavan Press title: AN UNSUITABLE WOMAN by @gailgil.bsky.social karavanpress.com/2026/08/13/k...
Karavan Press title: An Unsuitable Woman by Gail Gilbride
Life has dealt journalist Deborah Morsey a challenging hand. The traumatic dealings with South Africa’s apartheid police, devastating betrayals and failed love affairs make her feel like a stranger…
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Author: GAIL GILBRIDE @gailgil.bsky.social karavanpress.com/2026/08/13/a...
Author: Gail Gilbride
GAIL GILBRIDE lives with her family in the Hemel en Aarde Valley, where she swims in the sea, writes, gardens and paints. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Rhodes) and a post-graduate diploma (U…
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Karavan Press title: Chasing Waves – The Rise of Women’s Surfing in South Africa by Melissa A. Volker karavanpress.com/2026/08/12/k...
Karavan Press title: Chasing Waves – The Rise of Women’s Surfing in South Africa by Melissa A. Volker
In 1977, the world surf tour comes to South Africa and the final event of the SA ProContest Circuit runs at Umhlanga Rocks, north of Durban. Zigzag Surfing LifestyleMagazine reports that ‘thousands…
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In the Wild Garden of Grief with Malika Lueen Ndlovu and Marcelle Sprong 22 August 2026, 11AM-4PM karavanpress.com/2026/08/10/i...
In the Wild Garden of Grief with Malika Lueen Ndlovu and Marcelle Sprong
This gathering facilitated by Malika Lueen Ndlovu is part of the ongoing series ‘In the Wild Garden of Grief’. The latest iteration of the unfolding grief-tending creative practice is i…
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