For All The Men (and Some of The Women) I've Known

by Botha, Danila

• ISBN13: 9781988040080
• ISBN10: 1988040086
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-10-01
• Publisher: Tightrope Books, Inc.

Summary

For All The Men (and Some of The Women) I’ve Known explores the complexity of relationships, from love to betrayal. In the book’s unforgettable stories, Botha creates characters so authentic, readers are convinced that they know the characters personally. Botha excels at blending literary techniques with popular zeitgeist, creating stories that read like a combination of Liar by Lynn Crosbie with Lena Dunham’s "Girls." With her signature honesty, Botha exposes the desire for human connection above all things. The collection is hopeful, fearless and utterly relatable.

Author Biography

Danila Botha was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. She studied Creative Writing at York University and at Humber College for Writers. Her debut collection, Got No Secrets, was published by Tightrope Books in 2010 and by Modjaji Books in South Africa in 2011. It was praised by the Globe and Mail, the Chronicle Herald and the Cape Town Times. It was also named one of Britannica’s Books of the Year (Canadian short stories) in 2011. Her first novel, Too Much On The Inside, was published by Quattro Books in May 2015.