In conversation

Trinidadian novelist Celeste Mohammed reflects on her second novel, Ever Since We Small, a family saga drawing on the island’s history.

At the Edinburgh International Book Festival, poet Raymond Antrobus reflects on his memoir, part essay, part poetry, part testament and investigation of missing sound.

Jason Allen-Paisant reflects on the move from poetry into prose, in particular with his new memoir, The Possibility of Tenderness.

Playwright Juliet Gilkes Romero takes us from the tweet that inspired her to write The Whip through to the play’s production and performance at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Swan Theatre.

Michael Ohajuru discusses his pioneering project on John Blanke, one of the first recorded black men in British history.

Misan Harriman recalls the impact of his photographic exhibition, The Purpose of Light, which he sees as a 'testament to solidarity'. The exhibition continues at Hope 93 gallery till 8 January, 2026.

British-born Cypriot poet Anthony Anaxagorou explains his determination to tackle tough subjects in his poems.

The poet, novelist, lyricist and physician Suhayl Saadi talks about the journey of his polyphonic novel Psychoraag.

John Siddique talks to Ishy Din about their experience of directing and producing the new series, Mosaic Monologues, featuring six dramas commissioned by WritersMosaic.

The musician, producer and writer Love Ssega reflects on the power of art as activism and fighting for air.

The novelist Catherine Johnson talks about writing fiction based on historical characters like the dancer, singer and actress Josephine Baker.

The Ethiopian-British actor, playwright and filmmaker Beru Tessema, focusing on his film Lions and his play Wolves on Road, describes how he channels his migrant experience in his work.