Nana Nkweti - Author of Walking on Cowrie Shells, a collection of stories in varying genres, which depict a variety of rich characters
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write More
English - June 03, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsBooks Arts Leisure Hobbies women woman womxn writing writer write author authors feminist feminism Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Nana Nkweti is the author of Walking on Cowrie Shells, a book that spans genres – literary realism, horror, mystery, YA, science fiction – and features complex, fully-embodied characters. The stories aim to entertain readers while also offering a counterpoint to prevalent “heart of darkness” writing that too often depicts a singular “African” experience plagued by locusts, hunger, and tribal in-fighting.
“Boisterous and high-spirited debut stories by a talented new writer.” - Kirkus Reviews
In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:
Keeping runnings lists on your phoneStaying engaged with the world as a writerAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
Follow this Writer
Follow her WebsiteBuy her book, Walking on Cowrie ShellsFollow the Podcast
Visit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the Host
Slide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our Partners
Learn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an Advertiser
Use my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing Prompt
This week’s writing prompt: Close your eyes. Imagine your body. Do a complete and full inventory and think of all the things that make you you. Hone in on scars, physical and emotional. Write from the perspective from that scar, or about how you received that scar. Let that scar tell you about yourself and your life.
Explore Womxn Authors
In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:
Yaa Gyasi - Author of Transcendent KingdomKwoya Fagin Maples - Author of MendEnsure the Podcast Continues
Love what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.
Check Out More Womxn Authors
Episode 78: Jennifer Craven - Author of All That Shines and WhispersEpisode 77: Marina Carreira - Author of Save the Bathwater Episode 76: Kathleen Basi - Author of A Song for the RoadEpisode 75: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With You