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Explore a featured selection of my writing work below.

The Great

The Great (2020) is a satirical and explosive TV Show created by Tony McNamara. This TV show is one of the reasons I began enjoying writing TV shows. In my third year as a Screenwriting student, one of the assignments was to write a Spec Script for an existing series. I chose The Great (2020) for its unique style and just batshit crazy humour. It was a difficult task to try and get all of the nuances and the rapid-fire jokes into a script as a fledgeling screenwriter, but doing this assignment h...

The Two Powerful Women in Blue Eye Samurai

This series resonates strongly within feminist discourse, offering a powerful critique of gender roles, patriarchal structures, and the intersectionality of oppression. Mizu, the protagonist, stands as a feminist icon, embodying the struggle for autonomy and self-definition in a world that seeks to confine her based on her gender and race. Blue Eye Samurai (2023) challenges viewers to rethink traditional narratives, presenting a story where empowerment comes from physical strength and courage to...

Recipes for love and murder

I was first introduced to this series when my screenwriting lecturer at university held a pilot watching showing on campus. It was compulsory for every student. We would watch a bunch of new pilots that came out that year and discuss and learn from them before we would spend the next two terms writing and planning out our series. It was a great way of watching things we had never heard of, things we would never watch because we didn't like the concept or genre, and exploring how different each p...

The NO.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Despite growing up in Botswana, I had never heard about this show until last year. This is devastating to me. Imagine, growing up your whole life, obsessed with TV shows and never realising this fantastic piece of fiction was shot in your backyard? Unfathomable. I don’t know if people even know where Botswana is on a map unless you are an avid watcher of nature documentaries. I don't expect anyone to know or care about this little country with a population smaller than some medium-sized cities.B...

We are Lady Parts (2021) review and analysis.

She feels fortunate to have expressed her desire to create something reflective of herself and the women she knew through her writing, which ultimately inspired her to develop the show. She wanted to show how diverse Muslim women are and can be, and how each of the characters is comfortable with how they express themselves. As I see it, Lady Parts is a representation of the creator, Nida Manzoor, while all the opposing forces are an amalgamation of the fears of how Manzoor would be seen in the w...

Piggy (2022)

Set in a small rural town, we follow Sara as she endures relentless bullying from three girls, Maca, Roci and Claudia. Claudia is revealed to be Sara's old childhood friend by the visualisation of their matching friendship bracelets. The three bullies take great pleasure in harassing Sara, from taking photos of her and posting them online, calling her a pig, making fun of her parent’s business, and finally escalating to almost killing her.But after a while, when shit starts to hit the fan, Sara...

How to Plan Your Perfect Safari in Maun, Botswana

Planning a safari in Botswana means preparing for the adventure of a lifetime. This vibrant
country offers a wide array of unique and interesting landscapes and natural biomes to
explore, from the dry Kalahari Desert to the sprawling wetlands of the Okavango Delta. There
is much to explore. Whether you're a first-time adventurer or a seasoned explorer, there is
always something new and magical about visiting our wild and wonderful country. And who
better to guide you on your journey than Island Safari Lodge? With decades of experience
welcoming travellers, they know how to help you plan your dream safari.

The Four Seasons to Visit the Island Safari Lodge

Maun is well known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta, situated right on the cusp between
the Delta and the Kalahari, it is the perfect place to kick off your dream African adventure.
Where wildlife and gorgeous scenery merge to create a real-life NatGeo experience. If you are
planning a trip to this gem of Northern Botswana, you’ll need to know what each season has in
store. From the dry season to the rainy season and everything in between, each quarter of the
year offers something marginally different. Island Safari Lodge, nestled within its own private
reserve, has been a cherished retreat for travellers seeking to experience Botswana's wild
heart since 1973. A vintage legacy of a bygone era, the current owners are dedicated to
preserving its unique charm, setting it apart from more modern alternatives.