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S08 E08 Jo-Anne Richards

October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Jo-Anne Richards burst onto the literary scene back in 1996 with the iconic novel THE INNOCENCE OF ROAST CHICKEN. Recently reprinted, this story has been loved by thousands over the years. Jo-Anne joins Fiona and Gail to talk about how…
S08 E07 Marian Keyes

October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

Marian Keyes is the world-renowned, bestselling author of multiple novels and collected essays. Her Walsh Sisters novels have been turned into a successful television series, and she has won the British Book Awards and Irish Book Awards…
S08 E06 Máire Fisher

October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Máire Fisher is the author of Birdseye and The Enumerations, both currently republished internationally by Catalyst Press. Her work has been described as 'masterful' and 'unputdownable'. Máire joins Fiona and Gail to talk about writing…
S08 E05 Mpho Boshego

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

Mpho Boshego served as a South African diplomat in Belgium from 2007 to 2011. Her novel DIPLOMATIC TIES is inspired by her experiences. A striking debut, her book has been described as ‘a captivating story' that ‘captures the realness of…
S08 E04 Nadia Cassim

September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Nadia Cassim is a novelist and short story writer whose most recent book NOT ANOTHER SAMOOSA RUN is currently longlisted for the Sunday Times Fiction Prize. A brave and ground-breaking novel, her book has been described as 'funny…

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S08 E03 Sarah Lotz

September 21, 2026 · 60 min

Sarah Lotz is a prolific and hugely popular author who won the British Fantasy Award in 2015. She lived in South Africa for many years before moving back to the United Kingdom. Sarah is known for her many writing collaborations, as well…
S08 E02 Deon Meyer

September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Deon Meyer is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author whose books regularly smash sales records. His latest book SKORPIO is available in Afrikaans, while SCORPIO RISING will be released by Pan Macmillan on 1 October. Deon joins Fiona…
S08 E01 Catriona Ross

September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Catrina Ross is an author and editor with many years of experience in the South African book world. She is the author of THE WHICH WORD, newly released by Mirari Press. Catriona joins Fiona and Gail to talk about the 6-second rule in…
S07 E10 Busisekile Khumalo

May 25, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Busisekile Khumalo is the bestselling author of the Harvard Wife series of novels, as well as the standalone book, Nomaswazi, and a new series published by Jonathan Ball Publishers, including Rubies & Rain and Sunshine &…
S07 E09 Zakes Mda

May 18, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

Zakes Mda is one of South Africa's best known and most awarded writers. He is a novelist, playwright, short story writer, and painter. A Professor Emeritus of English at Ohio University, Zakes now lives and works in Johannesburg. He…
S07 E08 Nadia Davids

May 11, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Nadia Davids is an award-winning playwright, novelist, and short story writer. She won the Caine Prize in 2024 for her short story 'Bridling'. Her latest novel CAPE FEVER has been released to great acclaim, published by Simon &…
S07 E07 Damon Galgut

May 4, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

Damon Galgut is one of South Africa's most distinguished writers. He won the Booker Prize in 2021 for The Promise, which was his third novel to be shortlisted for the award. Damon joins Fiona Snyckers and Gail Schimmel to talk about how…

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About the show

How and why writers write. Fiona Snyckers and Gail Schimmel are working writers - and their favourite people are writers. Join them as they dive deep into HOW and WHY successful writers write. Mail us at hiddenlivesofwriters@gmail.com