Karina M. Szczurek
@karinamszczurek.bsky.social
Reader, writer, editor, publisher.
Cape Town.
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'Note: Please do not feel pressured to respond to this immediately. Your physical, mental, and emotional health, and of those for whom you are caring, come first.' (Jaydon Farao)
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Two Karavan Press titles are now available as eBooks on Kindle: 'Bad Luck Penny' by Amy Heydenrych and 'End & Beginning' by Athol Williams.
You can find them here:
Bad Luck Penny by Amy Heydenrych: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXVJHC8W
End & Beginning by Athol Williams:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXTTJVVD
You can find them here:
Bad Luck Penny by Amy Heydenrych: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXVJHC8W
End & Beginning by Athol Williams:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXTTJVVD
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Two Karavan Press titles are now available as eBooks on Kindle: 'Bad Luck Penny' by Amy Heydenrych and 'End & Beginning' by Athol Williams.
You can find them here:
Bad Luck Penny by Amy Heydenrych: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXVJHC8W
End & Beginning by Athol Williams:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXTTJVVD
You can find them here:
Bad Luck Penny by Amy Heydenrych: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXVJHC8W
End & Beginning by Athol Williams:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXTTJVVD
A celebration of Ingrid Jonker and the homecoming of her archive at SASNEV.
November 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A celebration of Ingrid Jonker and the homecoming of her archive at SASNEV.
Celebrating other publishers and this wonderful book – SMALL FIRES IN THE DUST by BONILE NGQIYAZA – at the DSAC Publishing Hub Book Launch.
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Celebrating other publishers and this wonderful book – SMALL FIRES IN THE DUST by BONILE NGQIYAZA – at the DSAC Publishing Hub Book Launch.
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Cover reveal: UNBRIDLING by Sheryl and Sandy James.
Sheryl James is a South African Paralympic track athlete born with cerebral palsy. UNBRIDLING is the story of her journey and the story of her mother’s support.
It is a story of faith, love and family
#unbridling #indeedbooks #paraolympics
16h
Sheryl James is a South African Paralympic track athlete born with cerebral palsy. UNBRIDLING is the story of her journey and the story of her mother’s support.
It is a story of faith, love and family
#unbridling #indeedbooks #paraolympics
16h
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Cover reveal: UNBRIDLING by Sheryl and Sandy James.
Sheryl James is a South African Paralympic track athlete born with cerebral palsy. UNBRIDLING is the story of her journey and the story of her mother’s support.
It is a story of faith, love and family
#unbridling #indeedbooks #paraolympics
16h
Sheryl James is a South African Paralympic track athlete born with cerebral palsy. UNBRIDLING is the story of her journey and the story of her mother’s support.
It is a story of faith, love and family
#unbridling #indeedbooks #paraolympics
16h
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THE VULGARIANS
Do not miss this wicked comedy.
However, I'm not quite sure how I feel about my favourite bunting lemon drizzle cake.
will it taste too sour or zesty sweet? 🍋
🤔😬🤭
Do not miss this wicked comedy.
However, I'm not quite sure how I feel about my favourite bunting lemon drizzle cake.
will it taste too sour or zesty sweet? 🍋
🤔😬🤭
Golden delight!
Don't miss THE VULGARIANS, the latest wicked comedy by @uncleloo.bsky.social – at Baxter's Masambe Theatre until 22 Nov.
Can't wait to see it again next week.
@kerryhammerton.bsky.social @debbs-flo.bsky.social – would you like to join me?
www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.asp...
Don't miss THE VULGARIANS, the latest wicked comedy by @uncleloo.bsky.social – at Baxter's Masambe Theatre until 22 Nov.
Can't wait to see it again next week.
@kerryhammerton.bsky.social @debbs-flo.bsky.social – would you like to join me?
www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.asp...
November 15, 2025 at 8:08 AM
THE VULGARIANS
Do not miss this wicked comedy.
However, I'm not quite sure how I feel about my favourite bunting lemon drizzle cake.
will it taste too sour or zesty sweet? 🍋
🤔😬🤭
Do not miss this wicked comedy.
However, I'm not quite sure how I feel about my favourite bunting lemon drizzle cake.
will it taste too sour or zesty sweet? 🍋
🤔😬🤭
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Karavan Press title: Swartbooij & Titus by Karen Jennings
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Karavan Press title: Swartbooij & Titus by Karen Jennings
IT WAS IN 1739 when the wars in the northern frontier of the Cape began. Ten settler farmers with ox wagons and trading goods, and several Khoisan servants, spent a month with the Groot Namaqua at …
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November 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Karavan Press title: Swartbooij & Titus by Karen Jennings
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We will be talking about Indeed Books and collaborative publishing online with Jen Thorpe on 8 December. Follow the link for more information.
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Collaborative Publishing: Indeed Books
Please join us (Kerry Hammerton and me) for this special online event with Jen Thorpe. For more details, click here: Collaborative Publishing
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November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We will be talking about Indeed Books and collaborative publishing online with Jen Thorpe on 8 December. Follow the link for more information.
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Pamela Newham with her latest teen novel MY THREE NAMES. We are the proud publisher of this award-winning writer, and excited to announce that a school in Cape Town has already added this book to their reading list for 2026.
November 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Pamela Newham with her latest teen novel MY THREE NAMES. We are the proud publisher of this award-winning writer, and excited to announce that a school in Cape Town has already added this book to their reading list for 2026.
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Book of the Year 2025 @thebooklounge.bsky.social shortlist announced:
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The Book Lounge Book of the Year 2025 shortlist
What a wonderful list! Particularly happy to see two Karavan Press titles and one Holland House Books title on it. Congratulations to all!
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November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Book of the Year 2025 @thebooklounge.bsky.social shortlist announced:
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Golden delight!
Don't miss THE VULGARIANS, the latest wicked comedy by @uncleloo.bsky.social – at Baxter's Masambe Theatre until 22 Nov.
Can't wait to see it again next week.
@kerryhammerton.bsky.social @debbs-flo.bsky.social – would you like to join me?
www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.asp...
Don't miss THE VULGARIANS, the latest wicked comedy by @uncleloo.bsky.social – at Baxter's Masambe Theatre until 22 Nov.
Can't wait to see it again next week.
@kerryhammerton.bsky.social @debbs-flo.bsky.social – would you like to join me?
www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.asp...
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Golden delight!
Don't miss THE VULGARIANS, the latest wicked comedy by @uncleloo.bsky.social – at Baxter's Masambe Theatre until 22 Nov.
Can't wait to see it again next week.
@kerryhammerton.bsky.social @debbs-flo.bsky.social – would you like to join me?
www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.asp...
Don't miss THE VULGARIANS, the latest wicked comedy by @uncleloo.bsky.social – at Baxter's Masambe Theatre until 22 Nov.
Can't wait to see it again next week.
@kerryhammerton.bsky.social @debbs-flo.bsky.social – would you like to join me?
www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.asp...
Collaborative Publishing: Indeed Books, with @kerryhammerton.bsky.social & me.
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Collaborative Publishing: Indeed Books
Please join us (Kerry Hammerton and me) for this special online event with Jen Thorpe. For more details, click here: Collaborative Publishing
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November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Collaborative Publishing: Indeed Books, with @kerryhammerton.bsky.social & me.
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NEW PLAY!!!
"THE VULGARIANS"
Baxter Theatre Masambe
4 - 22 November
Starring: Emily Child & Nicholas Pauling
Writer/Director: Louis Viljoen
Designer: Kieran McGregor
Poster: Barbara Loots
www.thevulgarians.co.za
"THE VULGARIANS"
Baxter Theatre Masambe
4 - 22 November
Starring: Emily Child & Nicholas Pauling
Writer/Director: Louis Viljoen
Designer: Kieran McGregor
Poster: Barbara Loots
www.thevulgarians.co.za
September 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
NEW PLAY!!!
"THE VULGARIANS"
Baxter Theatre Masambe
4 - 22 November
Starring: Emily Child & Nicholas Pauling
Writer/Director: Louis Viljoen
Designer: Kieran McGregor
Poster: Barbara Loots
www.thevulgarians.co.za
"THE VULGARIANS"
Baxter Theatre Masambe
4 - 22 November
Starring: Emily Child & Nicholas Pauling
Writer/Director: Louis Viljoen
Designer: Kieran McGregor
Poster: Barbara Loots
www.thevulgarians.co.za
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Join us for @thebooklounge.bsky.social launch of HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE IN THE MOUNTAINS by ROGER LUCEY. Roger will be in conversation with John Maytham.
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 6 for 6.30PM
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RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/how-to...
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 6 for 6.30PM
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RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/how-to...
November 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Join us for @thebooklounge.bsky.social launch of HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE IN THE MOUNTAINS by ROGER LUCEY. Roger will be in conversation with John Maytham.
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 6 for 6.30PM
karavanpress.com/2025/11/05/t...
RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/how-to...
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 6 for 6.30PM
karavanpress.com/2025/11/05/t...
RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/how-to...
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The Consulting Room by Dawn Garisch to be launched @thebooklounge.bsky.social
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
5.30 for 6PM
RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/the-co...
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Tuesday, 11 November 2025
5.30 for 6PM
RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/the-co...
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The Book Lounge launch of The Consulting Room by Dawn Garisch
Dawn Garisch’s third poetry collection – The Consulting Room – is a wonderful reason to celebrate, and we hope that you will all join us next week Tuesday, 11 November 2025, at Th…
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November 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The Consulting Room by Dawn Garisch to be launched @thebooklounge.bsky.social
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
5.30 for 6PM
RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/the-co...
karavanpress.com/2025/11/04/t...
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
5.30 for 6PM
RSVP: booklounge.co.za/event/the-co...
karavanpress.com/2025/11/04/t...
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Last night @exclusivebooks.bsky.social Cavendish: Karin Schimke in conversation with @ellekeboehmer.bsky.social at the launch of ICE SHOCK. A huge thank you to Linda and the #ExclusiveBooks Cavendish Team for hosting and to all who attended!
November 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Last night @exclusivebooks.bsky.social Cavendish: Karin Schimke in conversation with @ellekeboehmer.bsky.social at the launch of ICE SHOCK. A huge thank you to Linda and the #ExclusiveBooks Cavendish Team for hosting and to all who attended!
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Karavan Press title: IN OTHER STORIES 2025 edited by @kerryhammerton.bsky.social
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Karavan Press title: IN OTHER STORIES 2025 edited by Kerry Hammerton
‘I am excited by the diversity of writing that is in the anthology, and the variety of stories. There are themes around birth, relationships, our society and death. There are African fables, …
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November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Karavan Press title: IN OTHER STORIES 2025 edited by @kerryhammerton.bsky.social
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Three ladies in a gentlemen's club.
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Three ladies in a gentlemen's club.
Art in Richmond
November 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Art in Richmond
The feline guide at the Horse Museum in Richmond 😻
November 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The feline guide at the Horse Museum in Richmond 😻
Flash workshop with @kerryhammerton.bsky.social at BookBedonnerd, Richmond.
November 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Flash workshop with @kerryhammerton.bsky.social at BookBedonnerd, Richmond.
Words find us ... Note POETS right above Chantal Stewart's head. We are about to publish her debut collection of poetry – LET'S BE LEGENDS – @karavanpress.bsky.social. Here with poet @kerryhammerton.bsky.social.
October 31, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Words find us ... Note POETS right above Chantal Stewart's head. We are about to publish her debut collection of poetry – LET'S BE LEGENDS – @karavanpress.bsky.social. Here with poet @kerryhammerton.bsky.social.
Wine o'clock at the end of the first day of BookBedonnerd with Chantal Stewart and @kerryhammerton.bsky.social ❤️
October 31, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Wine o'clock at the end of the first day of BookBedonnerd with Chantal Stewart and @kerryhammerton.bsky.social ❤️
IN OTHER STORIES 2025, edited by @kerryhammerton.bsky.social, launching at BookBedonnerd in Richmond! ❤️
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 AM
IN OTHER STORIES 2025, edited by @kerryhammerton.bsky.social, launching at BookBedonnerd in Richmond! ❤️
Road trip with authors ...
October 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Road trip with authors ...