My name is Farai Gotora and I’m a stand up comedian and writer amongst other things. This is my blog where I share the work I’ve done for all to enjoy/critique. You can also expect random thoughts, images and drawings from me. My intention is to share things I love to do with anyone who may be interested.
I’m currently available for comedy gigs, writing opportunities, cry sessions and no strings attached brunch.
I’m based in Chicago, IL. Catch me at Mariano’s buying rotisserie chickens.
After keeping my work in the background for years, I decided to share more publicly. Performing stand up comedy is so fulfilling because it allows me to contribute to and share in people’s joy, even for just a moment. I want to grow that AND connect with people through my writing. I really want to know your thoughts on the stories and various pieces I share.
WHAT ALL IS THIS?
A blog with weekly posts that range from short video clips, fictional stories, non-fiction opinion pieces, my drawings and cute pictures of me or other things I otherwise find cute. It’s a way for me to share things I enjoy doing and I hope all who come here find some enjoyment too.
WEEKLY SHORT STORIES
I write weekly fictional stories based on prompts on Reedsy. Read and comment on my stories here or on Reedsy!
( https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/farai-gotora/)
PAST AND UPCOMING SHOWS
Keep up with where I’m performing and catch a show!
“I don’t recall going to sleep the night I first arrived at Yera forest. I do recall the vivid dream I had. A floating entity with enormous wings and a terrible gaze drifted through the forest, seeking humans to snatch up and put in its quiver. Once the quiver held a certain number of screaming persons, the entity flew up high into the sky, well above the trees and took out a large bow. Like a skilled archer, the entity would reach back into its quiver, draw out a person and launch them one by one into the roaring sun. Once one batch was complete, the entity would swoop back down to the forest and once again patrol the forest for more human arrows.’’ - Excerpt from Eran’s Journey by Farai Gotora.
Stuck in Lisbon.