Book list: Days Come & Go by Hemley Boum How To End a Love Story: A Novel by Yulin Kuang Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta American Royalty by Tracey Livesay.Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan and  Antony Ferguson The Duchess Effect by Tracey Livesay. Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan and  Antony Ferguson Knights in Kampala by Patricia K.Rutiba Silent Patience by Jane Kaberuka  YOU CAN NOW Send a voice message to my podcast, Meet Your Author:...

Listen to my April book wrap-up!! Memoirs of a Mother by Ayeta Wangusa 🇺🇬 •If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais 🇿🇦 • Holding by Alexandria House, audiobook 🇺🇸  •Men of Valor Series by Kiru Taye (Books 1-3) 🇳🇬 •Stay in Berlin by Sharon Abimbola Salu 🇳🇬 •Brooklyn Kings by L.K Shaw (Books 1-7), Mafia romance 🇺🇸 • • YOU CAN NOW Send a voice message to my podcast, Meet Your Author : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meet-your-author/message  Remember to...

In this episode, I talk about the books I read in March. Books that I thoroughly enjoyed and some that I highly recommend. yOU CAN NOW Send a voice message to my podcast, Meet Your Author : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meet-your-author/message  Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and share with friends and family. Follow on X-@AuthorMeet and IG @mya_podcast for a bookish ride. Share and tag the podcast handles across social media and share your thoughts.

In this episode, I host Ugandan writer Lillian Tindyebwa. Our conversation centres on her debut novel, Recipe for Disaster published in 1994. It will be turning 30 years old in September 2024!! Let the celebrations begin. In our discussion, we delve into the thematic areas, writing for young adults and adults, publishing rights and writing tips. For those who have read the book, please send an email to [email protected] in honour of its 30 years of existence. Show how A Recipe for...

For February, I read amazing titles and in this episode I detail my thoughts and reflections on each book. Follow Meet Your Author on: •X/Twitter @AuthorMeet •Instagram: @mya_podcast Get in touch @[email protected] for inquiries.

In the spirit of African joy, I share some romance novels I have read by African authors. Please feel free to DM or email me more African romance recommendations. Thank you. Follow Meet Your Author on: •X/Twitter @AuthorMeet •Instagram: @mya_podcast Get in touch @[email protected] for inquiries and collaborations.

On this episode I have a warm and enthralling conversation with Goretti Kyomuhendo, author of Whispers from Vera. Whispers from Vera , a novella turned 20 year last and was reissued as a novel. In our discussion we delve into the reason for reissuance, writing style, choices and audience. Follow Meet Your Author on: •X/Twitter @AuthorMeet •Instagram: @mya_podcast Get in touch @[email protected] for inquiries and collaborations.

The January reads were sensational. It was hit after hit. Can you tell? I love that I read atleast two Ugandan authors alongside book club reads and books I took a chance on. Follow Meet Your Author on: •X/Twitter @AuthorMeet •Instagram: @mya_podcast Get in touch @[email protected] for inquiries.

On this episode I shared some of my 2023 memorable reads and I delve into my 2024 reading goals. Follow Meet Your Author on socials: •X/Twitter: @AuthorMeet •Instagram: @mya_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/mya_podcast?igsh=MXdlbmxlZTQ5ZnJ1dQ==)

In this episode, I host South African author, Angela Makholwa and we discuss everything about her novel, The Blessed Girl and humour writing. Follow Angela Makholwa on Instagram.

In this episode, I had the most exhilarating conversation with Kenyan author, Wanjiru Koinange on her debut novel, The Havoc of Choice, preparing for a Beyoncé concert and tips for writing historical fiction. Follow Wanjiru Koinange on Instagram.

In this episode, I had a bookish chat with Aiwanose Odafen on her debut novel, Tomorrow, I Become A Woman. It was like sitting down with a sister to talk about female friendships and the need to hold men accountable. I loved it.   Follow Aiwanose Odafen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiwanoseodafen/

In this episode, I host Ghanaian author Ruby Yayra Goka and discuss her YA novel, Even When Your Voice Shakes, writing practice and what she read growing up. Books mentioned in the podcast by Ruby: -The Great Ponds by Elechi Amadi -The Jasmine Candle by Christine Botchwey. She also wrote Spears Down, a Pacessetters. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson a book on sexual abuse. Follow Ruby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubygoka/.

In this episode, I am joined by Margaret Chideme aka Maggie from Zimbabwe and we discuss her new publishing venture, her poetry collection and her time at PaGya! A Literary Festival in Accra. Follow Maggie across social media: Instagram , Facebook and TikTok. Listen to her audiobook, First 30 on Scribd. NB: Some parts of the audio are not so good as my guest was experiencing an unstable internet connection. Happy listening in!

In this episode, I`m joined by Elizabeth Wanjiku from Kenya and we discuss her work with Avandu Vosi and her time at PaGya! A Literary Festival in Accra. Avandu Vosi tells stories through comics and they are a comics publishing house in Kenya. Visit the website: https://avandu.co.ke/ Follow Avandu Vosi on Instagram: @avandu.af NB: Please be mindful of the not-so-great sound in some parts of the audio. My guest was in a noisy environment. Happy listening in.

Meet Your Author is a platform that celebrates and spotlights African authors on the continent through collaborative discussions and author interviews.

Meet Your Author Series is a platform that celebrates and spotlights African authors on the continent through collaborative discussions and author interviews.