One Throne Magazine

In 1977, Jorge Luis Borges, one of the most influential 20th c. Spanish-language writers, told William F. Buckley (whose first language was Spanish) his reasons for feeling, age 78, that English was 'far finer' than his native tongue. Right or wrong, I love his savor for language

Nostalgic yearning for the return of what is now gone. In a crowded matatu, surrounded by the noisy bustle that crushes the silence within, an elderly man set out to re-engage with the past. ‘The Escape,’ a touching story by @pearl_maggie on @OneThroneMag onethrone.com/the-escape

With the publication of #Dazzling round the corner, we’re delighted to let you hear about this unmissable literary launch from the author herself @chemelumadu in a series of videos throughout December 🐆 Pre-order your copy here 👉 fal.cn/3uezf #DazzlingisComing

EXTENDED: The deadline to submit to is now August 15 at midnight PST. You have two more weeks to apply for the #BertonHouse residency this fall, with flexible dates for the author selected. The details to submit can be found here: writerstrust.com/programs/berto…

Last chance to watch @MissWanaWana & @holliepoetry perform poetry, monologues & spoken word works as part of our A Toast to the People series from the 2021 Festival Available on demand as part of At Home in partnership with @abrdn_plc until THIS Friday 👉 eif.buzz/3F90g81

Truth. From Milorad Ivanovic's introduction to the short story collection "Belgrade Noir".

Tomorrow's issue revealing our #redesign will also include a special literary supplement "The Daily Muse", showcasing many of the best writers in Dawson. Start lining up at stores now folks, or you might miss out on your copy.

Turns out you can have your cake and eat it, too, if you're friends with an award-winning cake maker. Thank you @TafaCakes for this wonderful gift! #TafadzwaChigudu #TheLibraryoftheDead

We are absolutely delighted to announce the Shortlist for the 2021 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing! 🎉🙌🏿 Congratulations to all five of our shortlisted writers 📚 @dbaing01 @remythequill @meronhadero @TroyOnyango @wordsweaver Read the stories here: caineprize.com/new-page

If you’re craving some spoken word, this poetry event is streaming live right now at: facebook.com/PoetryCab/vide…

@SueNyathi @kuda_nyangoni If you’re having this discussion, I have a feeling you’ve been sleeping on this short story too. A bit old now (from 2014) — but let’s just say Zim has produced some legendary male fiction writers. onethrone.com/the-second-com…

@kuda_nyangoni In the last 5 years we have had Christopher Mlalazi, Joe Rudzidzo, Tendai Huchu. But yes, the contribution to the body of fiction by ZW male writers is thinning out.

Happy #WorldPoetryDay I was commissioned to write a poem about Regent Street (@RegentStreetW1) and St James’s (@stjameslondon) that evokes the feeling of visiting the place and central London. This is titled Flagship of Buzz. To watch and read more > stjameslondon.co.uk/news/flagship-…

#RIP bbc.com/news/world-mid…

"Everything is More Beautiful Here" Remembering a great friend to One Throne, and wonderful writer, Mary Renzi was unfortunately taken from us today and far too soon. Mary wrote this for our third issue and then stayed with us as a longtime First Reader. onethrone.com/everything-is-…

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE BRITISH TO JUDGE THE BFAS. APPLY NOW. Please. @Ary_Ifeakandu @lchanwrites @mazinwonwu @PenPrince_NSA @TJBenson_ @SugoErica @ineffablewaters @SomaMeiSheng @Gabino_Iglesias @nzesylva

This is a poem about America.

Power never takes a back step only in the face of more power.

We're delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2020 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing! You can read the shortlisted stories on our website. Congratulations to the talented authors @SugoErica @chemelumadu @JowhorIle @remythequill @IrenosenOkojie🙌🏿📘📙 caineprize.com/press-releases…