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Fantasy and Horror Author
<p>Michael “Kwezi” Ferguson leads a quiet life. He spends most of his free time in his purple bathrobe writing stories, painting pictures, and eating chocolate. When he is not doing those things he is making a fool of himself on several different social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram and YouTube.</p> <p>He is a chatterbox and attention whore of the highest order. Go say hello to him on one of the aforementioned social media platforms, he will like that.</p> <p>When he is dead, he would like the following quote to be shared by people in memory of him:</P> <p>“Do not speak quietly about the things that set your soul on fire, shout them so that even the uninterested will have no choice but to hear you.”- Michael “Kwezi” Ferguson</p> <p>Just make sure the quote is shared under a picture of Matt Bomer. This will trick people into thinking Michael was vastly more attractive than he really was.</p>
Embark on a cosmic journey through the burgeoning world of South African science fiction and fantasy! This ground-breaking session celebrates the arrival and growth of these genres in the local literary scene. Discover how SA authors are blending uniquely African perspectives with universal sci-fi and fantasy themes to create captivating new worlds. Explore the challenges and triumphs of writing speculative fiction in a South African context, and learn about the exciting opportunities emerging for local authors in these genres. From Afrofuturism to fantasy inspired by African mythology, this session will inspire both readers and writers to imagine limitless possibilities. Join us as we chart the course for the future of South African sci-fi and fantasy literature!
Embark on a cosmic journey through the burgeoning world of South African science fiction and fantasy! This ground-breaking session celebrates the arrival and growth of these genres in the local literary scene. Discover how SA authors are blending uniquely African perspectives with universal sci-fi and fantasy themes to create captivating new worlds. Explore the challenges and triumphs of writing speculative fiction in a South African context, and learn about the exciting opportunities emerging for local authors in these genres. From Afrofuturism to fantasy inspired by African mythology, this session will inspire both readers and writers to imagine limitless possibilities. Join us as we chart the course for the future of South African sci-fi and fantasy literature!
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