Meet Your Author

Jacqueline Asiimwe is an intentional leader, so it comes as no surprise that her memoir brings together deeply personal experiences with reflections on leadership. She truly walks the talk.

In this episode, we discuss what literally climbing mountains has taught her, navigating pain and how those experiences led her to create spaces that support other leaders. We also talk about the influence of her parents, the process of writing a memoir, and what lies ahead for her.

🎧 Tune in for a refreshing take on leadership, resilience and what it means to face your mountains.

In this episode, I host Dilman Dila and we discuss his short story collection, Where Rivers Go To Die (Rosarium Publishing, 2023), a startling collection of eight wonderful tales full of imagination, wonder, sorrow, power, and hope that weave Uganda’s wonderful myth and reality with its past, present, and possible future.

Tune in for a conversation on writing speculative fiction in Uganda and the bridge between film and writing in Dilman's world.

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The episode features Ugandan writer, Twasiima Patricia Bigirwa, as we discuss her short story collection, The Weavings of Life and the dynamics of writing in contemporary Uganda.

The Weavings of Life is a collection of stories that showcases the lives of Ugandan women in contemporary times as they navigate the feelings and experiences of loss and yearning, triumph and grief and face the contradictions of home, belonging, culture and faith.

Tune in for a conversation about Twasiima’s literary journey and her resolve to build a career as a writer and what that entails. 

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In this episode, I’m joined by Zabu Wamara, an award-winning writer and therapist.

We discuss her short stories, Pineapple and Cracking, as well as her debut novel manuscript Night Dancer, which was a joint winner of the 2025 Island Prize for a Debut Novel from Africa. Our conversation explores the genesis of her writing, the themes that shape her work, and what readers can look forward to from her future work. 

Tune in for a conversation about Zabu’s literary journey and how her every day practice influences her writing. 

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In this episode, I’m joined by Ugandan writer Joshua Lubwama, winner of the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for the Africa Region.

We explore Joshua’s prize-winning story, Mothers Not Appearing in Search, his creative writing process, and the writers and experiences that have shaped his work.

Tune in for a conversation about Joshua’s journey, his approach to storytelling, and the world behind his writing.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Rachael A.Z. Mutabingwa, author of the fantasy trilogy Adavera, Kunda, and Mbegu.

Rachael discusses the inspiration behind the trilogy and how she weaves themes of spirituality, mental health, and identity into her storytelling. We also explore the challenges and possibilities of writing fantasy fiction in Uganda, the current state of the country's literary landscape, and what continues to motivate her as a writer.

This episode is a must-listen for fans of fantasy fiction and anyone interested in discovering contemporary Ugandan literature.

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I had a conversation with Tikia, author of I Thought I Would Wear Heels to My Wedding, a deeply honest memoir that lays bare the complexities of becoming.

In this heartfelt episode, Tikia reflects on her journey from childhood to adulthood with remarkable candour and vulnerability. We discuss her evolving relationship with herself, her parents, friends, daughter, body, church, and God. These interconnected relationships form the bedrock of the memoir, creating an authentic account of a young woman striving to find harmony within herself and, in turn, with others.

I Thought I Would Wear Heels to My Wedding is a memoir that thoughtfully unearths the complexities of identity while honouring the ongoing process of becoming.

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In this episode, I discuss Widows Wear Lipstick with Martha Kyoshaba Twinamasiko. We talk about everything considered taboo, from widows wearing lipstick to grief. We also discuss loss, marriage, and self-publishing in Uganda.

In this episode, I share about my whereabouts for the past one year and a few months. But also I give you a glimpse of what to expect in the new season.

Book list:

Days Come & Go by Hemley Boum

How To End a Love Story: A Novel by Yulin Kuang

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta

American Royalty by Tracey Livesay.Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan and  Antony Ferguson

The Duchess Effect by Tracey Livesay. Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan and  Antony Ferguson

Knights in Kampala by Patricia K.Rutiba

Silent Patience by Jane Kaberuka 

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