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WritersMosaic - illuminating, in-depth conversations between writers. The series brings global majority writers face-to-face to explore each other’s work and thought. The knowledge, excitement and curiosity of fellow writers in these informal exchanges bring to light the connecting currents that flow through contemporary UK writing, reflecting profound changes in our cultural diversity, social experience and imaginative responses.
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At the Edinburgh International Book Festival, poet Raymond Antrobus reflects on his memoir, part essay, part poetry, part testament and investigation of missing sound. Raymond Antrobus in conversation with Colin Grant is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Jason Allen-Paisant reflects on the move from poetry into prose, in particular with his new memoir, The Possibility of Tenderness. Jason Allen-Paisant in conversation with John Siddique is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
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. Juliet Gilkes Romero in conversation with Colin Grant is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Michael Ohajuru discusses his pioneering project on John Blanke, one of the first recorded black men in British history. Michael I. Ohajuru in conversation with Michael McMillan is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
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.
Misan Harriman in conversation with Gabriel Gbadamosi is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
British-born Cypriot poet Anthony Anaxagorou explains his determination to tackle tough subjects in his poems. Anthony Anaxagorou in conversation with Gabriel Gbadamosi is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
The poet, novelist, lyricist and physician Suhayl Saadi talks about the journey of his polyphonic novel Psychoraag. Suhayl Saadi in conversation with Bashabi Fraser is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
John Siddique talks to Ishy Din about their experience of directing and producing the new series, Mosaic Monologues, featuring six dramas commissioned by WritersMosaic. Ishy Din in conversation with John Siddique is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
The musician, producer and writer Love Ssega reflects on the power of art as activism and fighting for air. Love Ssega in conversation with Gabriel Gbadamosi is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
The novelist Catherine Johnson talks about writing fiction based on historical characters like the dancer, singer and actress Josephine Baker. Catherine Johnson in conversation with Sita Brahmachari is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
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. Beru Tessema in conversation with Jonny Wright is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Dalia Al-Dujaili talks about her new book, Babylon, Albion: A Personal History of Myth and Migration, a poetic reflection on belonging that draws on Arab mythology and Islamic tradition alongside English folklore. Dalia Al-Dujaili in conversation with Gabriel Gbadamosi is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
The author and journalist Saima Mir discusses her love for Malcolm X, moving away from rage on the page, and her approach to layered storytelling in which women gain both power and agency.
Saima Mir in conversation with John Siddique is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
The poet, novelist and memoirist Mona Dash reflects on how her mother, also a poet, inspired her to become a writer. Mona Dash in conversation with Bashabi Fraser is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
The London-based Filipino author Candy Gourlay describes illuminating gaps in history through her children's books Wild Song and Bone Talk set in the time of the Philippine-American War. Candy Gourlay in conversation with Sita Brahmachari is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
In remembrance of Leah Chillery, the playwright, screenwriter and actress who died recently, WritersMosaic shares her interview from 2021 with the writer for screen and stage Jonny Wright. Leah spills the beans on being an actor, a writer and a Northerner. Leah Chillery in conversation with Jonny Wright is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Jonny Wright riffs with Aniefiok Ekpoudom about his debut nonfiction, Where We Come From: Rap, Home & Hope in Modern Britain. Aniefiok Ekpoudom in conversation with Jonny Wright is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Tariq has made the conscious decision to always exclude 'the dirty business of politics' from his writing. Tariq Latif in conversation with Bashabi Fraser is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Anjali explores her interest in the here and now of everyday lives, the writing that makes sense of life in the smallest of details and moments, and that discloses its magic. Anjali Joseph in conversation with Gabriel Gbadamosi is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
History is not written by historians; it's curated by them. In front of a lively audience at the Hay Literary Festival, Colin Grant talks to Imaobong Umoren about Empire with End, her curation of a new history of Britain and the Anglophone Caribbean. Imaobong Umoren in conversation with Colin Grant is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
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