By Chisomo Phiri
Author and poet Herbert Antondo Katanda has published a new book titled ‘The Audacity of Depression’.
In an interview with our journalist Chisomo Phiri, Katanda said ‘The Audacity of Depression’ is a must-read book which articulates situations that lead to depression and suggest some solutions to the vice.
He said the book which was launched on June 29,2024 at Lark Cafe in Area 43,Lilongwe, carries the main message of hope to the broken hearted and victims of stress and anxiety.
“The book’s manuscripts emanated from personal experiences and the experience of people around me.
“The book is currently on the market and it can be accessed at the word library in area 18 and on my social media page Herbert Antondo Katanda,”he said.
Asked to comment on how he sees writing industry in Malawi, Katanda said:”The industry is progressing but I feel like support is minimum. It is hard to financially be motivated as a writer through your work in Malawi. But writers are still giving an international strategy.”
Apart from being an author and poet, Katanda is also a professional journalist.
He started a writing career in 2010 and ‘The Audacity of Depression’ is his second book after another titled ‘Belly Button’ which was written and published in 2018.
