Mannequin Pictures has optioned the screen rights to the political thriller Good Hope, the debut novel of South African author, political advisor and communications specialist, Nick Clelland, for adaptation into a series.
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Notes on the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025
It was a highlight to attend this year’s edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Sharing some photos and a short article about the fair, which is… Read more “Notes on the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025”
The Jungu Josh Series by Constant van Graan
Jungu Josh is a captivating fantasy adventure series for middle grade readers, featuring 13-year-old Josh McGreer seeking to uncover his mother’s mysterious disappearance in East Africa. Accompanied by warrior Njeri, Josh faces dangerous challenges. The series, authored by Constant van Graan, is expanding with new projects in 2025, including adaptations and a graphic novel.
Martin Steyn’s ‘Skuldig’ to be published in Albanian translation
Skuldig [Guilty], the gripping second novel by renowned South African crime writer Martin Steyn, is set to be published in Albanian, thanks to a new translation deal with Ombra GVG.
‘The Bitterness of Olives’ by Andrew Brown wins the Sunday Times Fiction Prize 2024
The Bitterness of Olives by Andrew Brown has won the 2024 Sunday Times Fiction Prize. The judges called it a “contemporaneous, daring, complex and aesthetically pleasing novel”. Congratulations, Andrew and Karavan Press!
‘The Bitterness of Olives’ by Andrew Brown shortlisted for the Sunday Times Fiction Prize
Congratulations to Andrew Brown, the author of the “wholly sublime” The Bitterness of Olives, which has been shortlisted for the prestigious Sunday Times Fiction Prize.
UK edition of ‘Breaking Milk’ by Dawn Garisch available for pre-order
The UK edition of Breaking Milk by Dawn Garisch is available for pre-order from Héloïse Press.
Cover reveal: Albanian edition of ‘Sacrifice to the Flies’ by Fanie Viljoen
The Albanian edition of the multi-award-winning YA novel Sacrifice to the Flies by Fanie Viljoen, originally published in Afrikaans as Offers vir die vlieë, has just been… Read more “Cover reveal: Albanian edition of ‘Sacrifice to the Flies’ by Fanie Viljoen”
Héloïse Press acquires Breaking Milk by Dawn Garisch
Héloïse Press, a Canterbury-based indie publisher of literary fiction specialised in contemporary female narrative, has acquired Breaking Milk by Dawn Garisch from Karavan Press.
On the Copyright Amendment Bill
Thank you to the producers and presenters of RSG’s breakfast show, Op en wakker, for the conversation about the Copyright Amendment Bill. The interview was broadcast live on 17 May 2023 and is available as a podcast here.
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