Author Bio
Danila Botha was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and grew up in Toronto.
She is the author of acclaimed short story collections For All the Men (and Some of the Women) I’ve Known and Got No Secrets. Her debut novel, Too Much on the Inside, was recently shortlisted for the 2016 Relit Award. It also won a Book Excellence Award for Contemporary Novel. She is currently working on a new novel, and on a new collection of short stories. She will be teaching at the Humber School for Writers in Spring 2017.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:24 What are your books about?
4:27 What inspired you to write your book?
6:51 Who are your books for?
8:20 How long have you been writing?
11:26 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
13:24 what do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
14:56 What is your favorite writing snack and drink?
15:31 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
16:37 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
19:21 What books did you grow up reading? Did you have an all-time favorite?
20:07 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
23:05 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
24:17 What would you tell someone just starting to write their own book?
30:28 Where is the best place for readers to find your books?

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