The Franschhoek Literary Festival  runs from Friday to Sunday during the third weekend in May, preceded by the Book Week for Young Readers. This year the festival runs from Friday 13 May to Sunday 15 May.

Rahla will be speaking on the following panel:

Writers’ Secret Lives (Church Hall) on Sunday 15 May (13h00 – 14h00)

Some writers make it look so easy, but is it? These authors share their stories of what it’s really like to write, and whether the rewards are worth it. With Darrel Bristow-Bovey in the chair, and Deon Meyer (Icarus), Jolyn Phillips (Tjieng Tjang Tjerrie and Other Stories), and Rahla Xenopoulos (Tribe) on the panel.

You can buy a ticket here*

*Once logged in search for Sunday 15 May, 124: Writers' Secret Lives.

To view or download the full programme visit the FLF website.