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James Whyle

South African writer


Born in East London South Africa

James Whyle is a South African writer, playwright and screenwriter. His published drama includes National Madness, an Amstel Play of the Year runner up, and Rejoice Burning which was commissioned by the BBC. His story, The Story, was chosen by JM Coetzee as winner of the 2011 Pen/Studzinski award. His screenplay, Otelo Burning, is due for South African theatre release in 2012.

His debut novel, The Book of War, is published by Jacana Media. It was the main work in an MA in Creative Writing supervised by Marlene van Niekerk and Willem Anker at Stellenbosch university.


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Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch, South Africa | 2010 - 2012

MA - Creative Writing

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The Story | 2011 SA PEN/Studzinski Literary Award | 2011

Shortlist and nomination

Africa Movie Academy Achievement in Screenplay | 2012

Otelo Burning nominated for the Africa Movie Academy achievement in screenplay award.

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Mail & Guardian | 2012

"One is thrown into the heart of the action." Review in the Mail & Guardian

Pretoria News | 2012

"A stunning debut novel" Review of The Book of War.

The Times | 2012

"A BRILLIANT, unforgettable debut. Steeped in carnage..." Review of The Book of War

LitNet | 2012

New from Jacana: The Book of War

The Book Shed | 2012

In conversation with American author Patricia J DeLois.

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