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Writing is a solitary experience. It’s you and your thoughts—all the chatter is internal. I do not quiver at the notion of solitude; I’m quite happy to be ensconced within

  In an interview with Rose Styron in 1997, Derek Walcott described the place where he lives in St. Lucia as "here . . . near the sea, up at Becune Point." Becune Point juts out to sea at the northwest tip of St. Lucia. It is open to the sea on three sides and…

Writing is a solitary experience. It’s you and your thoughts—all the chatter is internal. I do not quiver at the notion of solitude; I’m quite happy to be ensconced within my brain.When I fi

The British-Ghanaian author on having his mind blown by Malorie Blackman as a child, the allure of John Williams’s Stoner and why Zadie Smith made him want to write

‘As a writer, I always say that there are always at least two stories, or two poems you’re working with: the one you want to tell, and the one that has to tell itself through you.’

English Language Day coincides with the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare, the most renowned playwright in the English language.

Black poetry is not just a genre; it is a vibrant and vital form of cultural expression that has enriched the literary world and beyond. It is a testament to the resilience, creativity, and spirit of Black people, offering insights into their lives and experiences while universalizing the quest for justice, love, and belonging. As it continues to evolve, Black poetry remains a profound force for reflection, connection, and liberation.

“DRAMA, drama, drama, it’s Carifta,” said the SportsMax commentator.

Black poetry is not just a genre; it is a vibrant and vital form of cultural expression that has enriched the literary world and beyond. It is a testament to the resilience, creativity, and spirit of Black people, offering insights into their lives and experiences while universalizing the quest for justice, love, and belonging. As it continues to evolve, Black poetry remains a profound force for reflection, connection, and liberation.

Kunal Ray (The Hindu): “Discovering the overlooked writer Maryse Conde from Guadeloupe and questioning the biases in literary spaces and cultures.” Interesting article because it is so easy to forget that not everyone is immersed in and engaged with the world of Caribbean literature. [Many thanks to Peter Jordens for bringing this item to our…