Home / News / Markapaġna E05 – Francesco Grech Back to News Markapaġna E05 – Francesco Grech Audiovisual • Markapaġna • News 11th October, 2022 Luke Galea speaks to Francesco Grech about the human stories in Kissirtu Kullimkien (Merlin Publishers, 2020), Lara Calleja’s eco-conscious short story collection, and about his debut publication of poetic writings Kollox Jeħel Magħna (Merlin Publishers, 2022). Francesco Grech is the author of Kollox Jeħel Magħna, a collection of intimate writings that explore difficult or taboo subjects including sexuality and mental health struggles. Grech is also a composer of works that have been performed around various theaters in Gozo, Malta and Italy, and a Cultural Manager within Reġjun Għawdex. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCzrp2W-p5g[/embedyt] Books discussed in this episode: Lara Calleja, Kissirtu Kullimkien (Merlin Publishers, 2020) Francesco Grech, Kollox Jeħel Magħna (Merlin Publishers, 2022) Music Michael Azzopardi, ‘Skrejjen’ https://michaelazzopardi.xyz/ Markapaġna is produced by the National Book Council and aired in collaboration with MaltaToday. Follow us on Facebook, YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information visit https://ktieb.org.mt/. SHARE POST Related Articles The 43rd PLR Payment Is Out Public Lending Rights 8th October, 2025 Read More Meet the Exhibitors at the Malta Book Festival! News 8th October, 2025 Read More Writing Anew with Fresh Tools in Our Arsenal! Delve into Workshops and Masterclasses at the Malta Book Festival ’25 Malta Book Festival 2nd October, 2025 Read More Winners of the 2025 National Book Prize Announced at Verdala Castle News 26th September, 2025 Read More Everyone will be Writing Anew: The Full Programme for The Malta Book Festival Is Now Out! News 23rd September, 2025 Read More The National Book Council Launches the Malta Book Festival Trailer! News 16th September, 2025 Read More Make a mark abroad! Literary agent Simon Trewin offers practical networking tips during a free Zoom session News 12th September, 2025 Read More Bringing children’s literature to dynamic life on stage at the Malta Book Festival Festivals 10th September, 2025 Read More The National Book Council welcomes new board members News 10th September, 2025 Read More POSITION OF MANAGER WITH THE NATIONAL BOOK COUNCIL: JOBSPLUS PERMIT NUMBER 881/2025 News 9th September, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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