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Ber Anena on Pursuing a PhD in Creative Writing, Literary Agents, and Book Publishing in Uganda

Oct 21, 20239 min read

Ber Anena on Pursuing a PhD in Creative Writing, Literary Agents, and Book Publishing in Uganda

Born and raised in Northern Uganda, Ber Anena writes poetry, creative nonfiction (essays and memoirs are her focus), and short fiction.

The Last Man on Earth: Erik Dargitz on the Odyssey of Fletcher

Celina Tran

Oct 11, 20234 min read

The Last Man on Earth: Erik Dargitz on the Odyssey of Fletcher

Erik Dargitz is a Seattle-based advertising creative director and author. His debut novel, The Odyssey of Fletcher is out on the 20th of Oct

Playwright Abby Auman on splatter, risk-taking and the importance of intimate, live theatre

Sarah Hajkowski

Oct 8, 20238 min read

Playwright Abby Auman on splatter, risk-taking and the importance of intimate, live theatre

This October sees the world premiere of The Splatter Play, a messy spectacle written by Abby Auman and directed by Jess Johnson.

Ola Musique on Afro Soul Gospel and Reinventing Gospel Sounds

kennethonwurah75

Sep 21, 20234 min read

Ola Musique on Afro Soul Gospel and Reinventing Gospel Sounds

Ola Musique is a musician based in Abuja Nigeria, known for infusing pidgin English into a gospel genre called Afro-soul gospel.

Frank Njugi on Exploring Nostalgia and Multilingualism in Risto Za Maswara

Amanda Nechesa

Sep 17, 20235 min read

Frank Njugi on Exploring Nostalgia and Multilingualism in Risto Za Maswara

Interview with journalist, poet and writer, Frank Njugi on his first micro chapbook, Risto Za Maswara.

Steph Ox on Poetry, Children's Books, and Writing through a Personal Lens

Dea Fejzullahu

Sep 16, 20233 min read

Steph Ox on Poetry, Children's Books, and Writing through a Personal Lens

An interview with Steph Ox, a poet-writer, research assistant, and a bestselling children's book author from Philadelphia.

C.K. Beggan on her favourite books, inspiration, and writing with chronic illness

amandaatkins8152

Sep 14, 20234 min read

C.K. Beggan on her favourite books, inspiration, and writing with chronic illness

C.K. Beggan is an independent fantasy author and book blogger who writes for young adults and adults.

Aleena Sharif on Art and Expressing Her Own Experiences through Paint

Dea Fejzullahu

Sep 11, 20234 min read

Aleena Sharif on Art and Expressing Her Own Experiences through Paint

Dea Fejzullahu interviews Aleena Sharif, an artist from Karachi, Pakistan known for representing the female body through her craft.

Colin Drown on Illustrating Book Covers, Drawing Faces, and Analysis in Art Creation

Celina Tran

Aug 12, 20236 min read

Colin Drown on Illustrating Book Covers, Drawing Faces, and Analysis in Art Creation

Interview with Colin Drown, an illustrator, and digital and traditional artist known for his rendition of classic book covers.

Hannah Cao on growing up between cultures, mental blocks, and writing

Celina Tran

Jun 7, 20236 min read

Hannah Cao on growing up between cultures, mental blocks, and writing

Hannah Cao is a Vietnamese-German poet and novelist. She talks to Erato about her upbringing torn between cultures, mental health, writing.

FinnFinn on Illustrations, Simplicity, and the Joy of Creation

Celina Tran

May 8, 20235 min read

FinnFinn on Illustrations, Simplicity, and the Joy of Creation

FinnFinn is a French artist based in Paris. Using illustration, water and gouache paints, he is the creator of a cute, colourful universe.

Anita Tango on Art, Poetry, and Painting through the Lens of Anxiety

Celina Tran

Apr 24, 20236 min read

Anita Tango on Art, Poetry, and Painting through the Lens of Anxiety

Anita Tango is an Australian painter, sculptor, and poet, exploring the mind of the artist, feminism, love and heartbreak through art.

Sydney Swisher on Painting, Thrifting, and TikTok

Celina Tran

Apr 20, 20235 min read

Sydney Swisher on Painting, Thrifting, and TikTok

Sydney Swisher is an Illinois-based artist specializing in oil on fabric paintings. Her work has themes of nostalgia, familiarity, and home,

Lyra Wren on Poetry, Inspiration, and Girlhood

Celina Tran

Apr 15, 20236 min read

Lyra Wren on Poetry, Inspiration, and Girlhood

Lyra Wren is a poet and “word-weaver” from Indiana, US. She shares her work on TikTok @poetrybylyra

Patricija Butkute on design, escapism, and artificial intelligence

Celina Tran

Apr 12, 20237 min read

Patricija Butkute on design, escapism, and artificial intelligence

Patricija Butkute is a Lithuanian 3D artist and designer based in London. Through her art, she explores escapism, as well as the confrontati

SleepGarden on Inspiration, Emotional Connection and Creating Art

Celina Tran

Apr 1, 20235 min read

SleepGarden on Inspiration, Emotional Connection and Creating Art

Canadian artist SleepGarden takes us through the creative process of his gentle, illustrated exploration of love, queer identity and emotion

Learning to Pause: A New Way to Talk About a Writer’s Block

Juliet Kinkade-Black

Jul 10, 20225 min read

Learning to Pause: A New Way to Talk About a Writer’s Block

Juliet C Kinkade-Black sits down with Jenn Givhan and asks her about the infamous writer's block.

Contemporary, Abstract, and Imperfect: The Sculptural Picture of Jessica Swift

Celina Tran

Jun 11, 20225 min read

Contemporary, Abstract, and Imperfect: The Sculptural Picture of Jessica Swift

English artist Jessica Swift on hurting, creating, and dyslexia

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