In the latest episode of Pagecast, Wamuwi Mbao chats to Alistair Mackay about his new book The Lucky Ones

This week on Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, Alistair Mackay sits down with Wamuwi Mbao to explore his new collection of stories, The Lucky Ones.

The Lucky Ones is an intimate glimpse into diverse experiences, from our anxious present to terrifying futures of climate wreckage to the brutalities of our colonial past. These stories challenge our preconceived ideas around queerness, mental health, family, society and loss.

The Lucky Ones champions love, kindness and connection against all odds. It is a dazzling, poignant collection of stories that brims with unforgettable characters and heart.

About the author

Alistair Mackay writes fiction and non-fiction that explores queerness, marginalisation, social justice and climate change. He holds an MA in Politics from Edinburgh University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University. Born and raised in Johannesburg, he lives in Cape Town with his husband.