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Kasia Kokowska

About Kasia Kokowska

Born in Poland, graduated from Warsaw University with a degree in journalism and social communications. In the UK since 2005. Works at the University of Edinburgh. Co-ordinates Interactive Writing Salon, Polish writing project and Polish book events in Edinburgh.

Guinea pig: citizen or enemy of the state?

July 29, 2017 by Kasia Kokowska 3 Comments

My Dad phoned me last week and we talked about holidays. He usually goes to the Polish seaside at the beginning of September. That’s what we do too this year, which is why he said: ‘if you’re nearby, we should go out for dinner.’I booked the hotel a few days later, and coincidentally booked the same one as him. Not just dinner then, which is fine with me, 'cause these days … [Read more...] about Guinea pig: citizen or enemy of the state?

Padlocked: a European life in limbo

February 23, 2017 by Kasia Kokowska 5 Comments

A red case ready packed

I don't think I have ever felt the way I feel right now. I have a new job. It’s very exciting.My boyfriend is moving in. We brought his bass amp a couple of weeks ago, that’s a big one. We brought his jeans and t-shirts all nicely folded in my red Samsonite suitcase, the very same one in which I brought my belongings to the UK in 2005. It’s funny I still have it and it’s … [Read more...] about Padlocked: a European life in limbo

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