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🔥Another fantastic review for Captive, this time from Idza Luhumyo, 2022 Caine Prize Winner. We couldn't be more pleased 🥰 Grab your copy today: amazon.co.uk/Inkubator-Anth… -- @catalystpress Laxfield Literary British Council #NewRelease #MustRead #AfricanWriters #ShortStories

🔥Another fantastic review for Captive, this time from Idza Luhumyo, 2022 Caine Prize Winner. We couldn't be more pleased 🥰

Grab your copy today:  amazon.co.uk/Inkubator-Anth…
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@catalystpress <a href="/LaxfieldLit/">Laxfield Literary</a> <a href="/BritishCouncil/">British Council</a> #NewRelease #MustRead #AfricanWriters #ShortStories
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See Africa like never before. Experience the fullness of her reimagined, reclaimed and subverted. Kabubu Mutua's story, Vanishing is a must read 🔥Have you read it yet? Grab your copy of Captive in bio! Catalyst Press Laxfield Literary British Council #Captive #ShortStoryDayAfrica

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Captive is a feast for the soul 🥰 As for Zanta Nkumane's Busobelanga. short story, Heaven's Mouth 🔥 it must be shared with the world! 🌍 Grab your copy now! British Council Rita Gerrard Lit Catalyst Press #AfricanLiterature #ShortStories #BookLovers #NewRelease #NewVoices

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For "..thought-provoking, high-quality fiction, you will really enjoy Captive...(The) authors have poured unflinching and intense visions into these pages. The journeys awaiting you are profound." Lightspeed Magazine 🥰 Grab a copy of today!🔥 #captive #newrelease #mustread

For "..thought-provoking, high-quality fiction, you will really enjoy Captive...(The) authors have poured unflinching and intense visions into these pages. The journeys awaiting you are profound." Lightspeed Magazine 🥰
Grab a copy of today!🔥 #captive #newrelease #mustread
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Spotlighting another extraordinary piece from our collection, Captive. We present "The Day the City Wept" by Moso Sematlane Moso. Beautiful, contemplative and leaves a lasting impression🔥 Grab your copy today 💫 Laxfield Literary British Council #BookCommunity #MustRead

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"Short Story Day Africa once again showcases what is at the heart of African writing; bold creativity and diversity, proudly unapologetic, and deserving of being read across the globe." Karen Jennings, 2021 Booker Prize longlisted author. 🥰 #NewRelease #BookLaunch #MustRead

"Short Story Day Africa once again showcases what is at the heart of African writing; bold creativity and diversity, proudly unapologetic, and deserving of being read across the globe." Karen Jennings, 2021 Booker Prize longlisted author. 🥰
#NewRelease #BookLaunch #MustRead
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Delve into Salma Yusuf's profound "If the honey is sweet why does the bee sting?" 🔥 Every purchase or retweet amplifies the voices of our writers, so thank you all 🥰 Buy Captive via the bio link ⬆️⁠ Catalyst Press @Laxfield_Lit British Council Salma Baalawy #NewRelease

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The reviews are in! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks you Booklist and everyone who purchased Captive and has left reviews! Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes stories and author insights 👀 and comment your fave story, character, or writer to win African lit classics! 🔥🌍️ #BookList #BookReview

The reviews are in! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks you Booklist and everyone who purchased Captive and has left reviews! Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes stories and author insights 👀 and comment your fave story, character, or writer to win African lit classics! 🔥🌍️ #BookList #BookReview
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Seeking a thrill? Check out Khumbo Mhone's Corpse Driver #I'MPublished!!!, exclusively in Captive. Mhone presents Africa but subverted, reimagined, and reclaimed 🔥 Each purchase supports new talent and amplifies authentic stories 🥰⁠ Order your copy today! ⁠#AfricanBooks #MustRead

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Happy Sunday folks! 😍 We're giving you 3 GOOD reasons to dive into our new African anthology, Captive. Take a look! 👀..and order a copy today #mustread #twitterbooks @Catalyst_Press Laxfield Literary British Council

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Settle down with something to rouse the spirit this weekend. Read Doreen Anyango's Doreen Anyango 'Nankya's Ghost' 🔥. With themes of womanhood, love, and betrayal with bold assurance, it's a #mustread. Order Captive via the bio link!⁠ Laxfield Literary @Catalyst_Press British Council

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Dive into more of Captive!🌊 Read the bone-chilling "N’ganga" by Emily Pensulo Emily Pensulo. It's a gripping tale of human desire...and its repercussions 😉 Order Captive today if you dare!🫣 Order via bio link, from @catalystpress and soon from @karavanpress. #MustRead #Captive

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📣 Presenting N.A Dawn Nicholas A. Dawn in our Captive anthology! 🔥 Enjoy an excerpt from 'With Open Palms', a fantastic story on power's mysteries and cycles. Get your copy today! Thanks to Catalyst Press Laxfield Literary British Council 📚💨 #MustRead #CaptiveAnthology #NewRelease

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New week, new teaser! Dive into Aba Asibon’s "Akua'ba" only in the #Captive Anthology. Fertility customs unravel the life of a woman whose only desire is love. It's a #mustread 🔥 Copies available via bio link 🔗, Catalyst Press and soon Karavan Press 🤩 #NewRelease #BookLaunch

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Good Things Come, written by Josephine Sokan is a journey for both the soul and the senses 🔥. Order Captive today via our bio link 🔗, Catalyst Press or soon in South Africa via @karavanpress! 💫 ⁠Thanks to the British Council #Captive #MustRead #BookLove #FridayReads #LitChat

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Did you know our #writers worked with some VIPs to ensure #Captive hit the mark? 🎯 Our first VIP has a thing for 'mad houses'. Some may call him a little crazy..about #AfricanLiterature Any guesses? 🤔 Answer is revealed tomorrow 👀 British Council @Catalyst_Press Karavan Press

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We're back..and as promised, the answer is saaku author of three breathtaking novels!🔥 TJ led a phenomenal workshop with our #writers and was so generous with both his time and talent 🥰 #PeopleLiveHere, his #newbook is out now! Masobe Books British Council @Catalyst_Press

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Happy Humpday! So our 2nd VIP is a keen traveler, usually opting for islands...but more often than not, can be found out in the garden, just pottering around planting 'crooked seeds'.🌱 Any ideas? Comment below 👇 Catalyst Press British Council Laxfield Literary #newbook #mustread

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After some delay, we're pleased to announce the answer...our VIP guest was none other than Karen Jennings 🥰 who offered her great skill and wisdom to our #writers. Keep watching 👀 More to come! Catalyst Press British Council Laxfield Literary