I am not even going to get into the names today, but I feel good about the upsurge in Africa's literary creativity. Nigeria seems to continue to lead in this literary explosion, but I have also noticed notable works from Kenya, Zimbabwe (my home!), South Africa, and other places. Zambia recently clinched the Africa region … Continue reading African Writing Upsurge Commendable →

Starting with the November 15 issue. Munyori Poetry Journal is now featuring a news page to enable the editor to post writing news. Have a reading coming up soon? Know of a writing conference happening or scheduled to happen soon? Attended an writing event and you want to report on it? Feel free to send … Continue reading News at Munyori Poetry Journal →

Are you a writer? A photographer?Please consider contributing your creative work to the annual edition of the Cosumnes River Journal We want your:• short stories • essays, including autobiographical narrative, criticism, interviews, + mini essays (of up to 250 words including the following phrase: I never told anyone this before)• poems • one-act plays• art … Continue reading Submit Your Writings to Cosumnes River Journal →

The Zimbabwean reports that Shimmer Chinodya has won the 2007 Noma Award for his 2006 novel Strife. The news source reveals," The jury described the book as: 'Brilliant … powerful and haunting story notably innovative … a new dimension in African writing.'Chinodya reverses the traditional relationship between family and nation, concentrating on the social energies … Continue reading Shimmer Chinodya Reaches New Literary Heights →

I am in the process of selecting works to include in the next issue of Munyori. I have received many high-quality poems, but I am still looking for material to include in the author interview/profile section. If you would like to participate in the interview process, please submit your works, and indicate that you are … Continue reading Evolving Munyori →