In conversation
Celeste Mohammed in conversation with Sophie Jai
Trinidadian novelist Celeste Mohammed reflects on her second novel, Ever Since We Small, a family saga drawing on the island’s history.
28th January, 2026
'I spend my days immersed in the lives of my characters, exploring the nuances of Caribbean life, peeling back the layers of human experience.'
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