Welcome to the One Read Podcast, where writers talk to their readers about books and their writing. Every month, we'll post an interview featuring the One Read Author of the Month. They will talk about everything, from what inspired their novel, to the themes they covered and what they're reading right now.
When the Sky is Ready The Stars Will Appear - E.C. Osondu
E.C. Osondu talks about his latest novel, When the Sky is Ready The Stars Will Appear, the inspiration behind the setting and the characters. This conversation is excerpted from the virtual launch of the novel, which was streamed live on Youtube.
27 Aug 2021TRANSCRIPT
The Ones With Purpose - Nozizwe Cynthia Jele
We interview Nozizwe Cynthia Jele, a South African writer and the author of our August Read, The Ones With Purpose. She talks about her writing process and what inspired her character, plus an exclusive about her next novel.
30 Jul 2021TRANSCRIPT
Critical But, Stable - Angela Makholwa
South-African author and first black woman crime writer, Angela Makholwa is the subject of this month's podcast. She gives all the gist about the writing of her latest novel, Critical But Stable, One Read's July Pick.
28 Jun 2021
House of Stone - Novuyo Rosa Tshuma
We interviewed Zimbabwean author, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma. She talks about the writing of her novel, House of Stone, and the art of preserving and reshaping history.
28 May 2021
Men of the South - Zukiswa Wanner
We interview writer, editor, publisher and cultural curator, Zukiswa Wanner. She talks about her work in the literary space and the writing of her novel, Men of the South.
30 Apr 2021
Little Family - Ishmael Beah
Little Family is the third novel by acclaimed Sierra Leonean writer, Ishmael Beah. In this interview, he talks to One Read about the inspiration behind this novel, what makes a good writer and what he's working on next.
26 Mar 2021
Taduno's Song - Odafe Atogun
We chat with Odafe Atogun about his critically acclaimed debut and the One Read Book of March 2021, Taduno's Song. He talks about the inspiration behind this lyrical epic and how his childhood influenced his writing. This episode features some great singing :)
26 Feb 2021
An Abundance of Scorpions - Hadiza Isma El-Rufai
We chat with Hadiza Isma El-Rufai about her heart-tugging debut novel, An Abundance of Scorpions, our Monthly Read for February 2021. She discusses the inspiration behind the novel, her writing process and her eternal love for Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre.
29 Jan 2021
Dreams and Assorted Nightmares - Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim talks to us about the magical world of Zango and the characters therein. Listen as he discusses this and the inspiration behind his latest collection, Dreams and Assorted Nightmares, the One Read Book for January 2021.
31 Dec 2020
The Dragonfly Sea - Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor
Kenyan writer and One Read author for December 2020, Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor talks to Aicha Sama about her writing and her latest novel, The Dragonfly Sea.
27 Nov 2020
Ogadinma - Ukamaka Olisakwe
Ukamaka Olisakwe is the One Read Author for November 2020. She chats with Chika Unigwe about writing Ogadinma, marriage in African communities and the value of sisterhood/friendships.
30 Oct 2020
Prince of Monkeys - Nnamdi Ehirim
Nnamdi Ehirim is the One Read author for October 2020. In this episode, he chats with Chiebuka Obumselu about the inspiration behind his novel "Prince of Monkeys", youth movements and the sociopolitical climate in Nigeria.
This episode was recorded in the midst of the #EndSARS (https://soundcloud.com/tags/EndSARS) protests in Nigeria.
25 Sept 2020
Out of Darkness, Shining Light - Petina Gappah
Petina Gappah is the author of our September 2020 Pick, Out of Darkness, Shining Light, a fictionalised account of the repatriation of David Livingstone's remains. In this interview, she chats about her writing process and what she likes to read.
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When the Sky is Ready The Stars Will Appear - E.C. Osondu
Published 1 Oct 2021 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And labels like illegal immigrants, even migrants, You don't employ any of those labels. At some point, they call themselves travelers. They're a band of travelers. Yeah, just interested in what you chose, words that you chose not to use. If you can talk a bit about that. Yeah, words are very powerful. […]
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