Ramona Depares | |
|---|---|
 Author & journalist Ramona Depares. | |
| Born | July 24, 1975 Valletta, Malta |
| Occupation | Journalist / Author |
| Nationality | Maltese |
| Education | University of Malta |
| Subject | Biography, Journalism, Essays |
| Years active | 1999 to present |
| Notable works | Beltin: Stejjer Minn Nies Minsija; Katya: Easy on the Tonic |
| Notable awards | Award in Cultural Journalism; Award in Opinion Writing; Best International Contribution Premju Għall-Arti 2023 |
| Website | |
| ramonadepares.com contentculture.mt | |
Ramona Depares (born July 24, 1975) is an author [1] and journalist [2] based in Malta. She obtained a Doctorate of Laws from the University of Malta in 1999.[3] Depares joined The Times of Malta as a legal reporter soon after, before taking on the role of executive editor of the in-house magazine E&D in 2007 [4] and, later, of Head of News.[5]
Current work
[edit]Today Depares runs a website that specialises in culture related features and reviews.[6] She is a theatre critic[7][8][9] and runs an SEO content-writing project [10] while working on new creative writing projects.[11] She is also the editor of the Times of Malta's lifestyle website, X2. [12]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Opinion Article Award, conferred by the Institute of Maltese Journalists [13] |
| 2015 | Cultural Journalism Award, conferred by the Institute of Maltese Journalists [14] |
| 2023 | Best International Contribution Premju Għall-Arti 2023,[15] as part of the group project Urban Fabric [16] |
Publications
[edit]- Beltin: Stejjer Minn Nies Minsija, Merlin Publishers,[17] 2019, ISBN No. 978-99909-1841-0. A collection of short anecdotes harking back to the grassroots community of Valletta through the 70s, 80s, and 90s,[18] based on the author's recollections and illustrated by artist Moira Zahra.[19] The book is part of the Malta Book Council's foreign rights catalogue [20] and was lauded by veteran author Trevor Żahra for "keeping Valletta alive".[21]
- The Patient in Hospital Zero, Merlin Publishers, 2021, ISBN No. 978-99909-1932-5. A collection of short stories concerned with human nature, particularly its darker undertones.[22] The book is also part of the fiction catalogue at the Oodi, Helsinki's public library.[23]
- Katya: Easy on the Tonic, MGRM, ISBN No. 978-9918-0-0380-8. The authorized biography of Katya Saunders, one of Malta's first openly transgender women.[24] It was described as an "important documentation of the life of a woman who is viewed as a role model for an entire generation".[25]
Depares has also published works in several short story anthologies, including IHRAM's The Feminine Voice of Malta,[26] the University of Malta's Antae,[27] and literary journal Beyond Words.[28] She is part of the Merlin Publishers group of authors. [29]
References
[edit]- ^ "Taħt il-Qoxra: Ramona Depares | Kunsill Nazzjonali Tal-Ktieb". 2020-04-12. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "News, sport, opinion, jobs and events from Malta and the world". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Depares, Ramona (1999). The Industrial Tribunal : its functions and responsibilities : a comparative analysis (masterThesis thesis). University of Malta.
- ^ Malta, Times of (2019-07-09). "New appointments at Times of Malta". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Malta, Times of (2019-07-09). "New appointments at Times of Malta". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Ramona Depares". www.ramonadepares.com. 2020-12-31. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Trnka, Irma (August 2013). "Theatre for the Oppressed: The Effect and Influence of Shakespeare in Prison". University of Sydney.
- ^ Palumbo, Allison P. (2016). Strong, Independent, and in Love: Fighting Female Fantasies in Popular Culture (Thesis). University of Kentucky. doi:10.13023/ETD.2016.152.
- ^ "Bejn kanzunetta u poezija: il-lirika tal-Brikkuni". hydi.um.edu.mt. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "SEO Malta - Content Culture by Ramona Depares". ContentCulture. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Kif tarani iktibni: Ramona Depares". Merlin Publishers. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Author: Ramona Depares". Times². Retrieved 2025-01-04.
- ^ Galea, minn Owen (2014-05-03). "PBS jirbaħ sitt unuri fil-Malta Journalism Awards". TVMnews.mt. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Galea, minn Owen (2014-05-03). "PBS jirbaħ sitt unuri fil-Malta Journalism Awards". TVMnews.mt. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Arts Council Malta - News - 6th edition of the Premju għall-Arti winners announced". artscouncilmalta.gov.mt. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Arts Council Malta - Malta at the London Design Biennale 2023". artscouncilmalta.gov.mt. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ idesign (2019-10-29). "Belt mimlija kontradizzjonijiet". Merlin Publishers. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Media, Newsbook (March 17, 2020). "Media". Newsbook.
- ^ "Beltin". moirazahra.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Product Details". www.londonbookfair.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Collection of anecdotes documents lives of grassroots Valletta community". Times of Malta. 2019-10-27. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Exploring the darker side of us". Times of Malta. 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Depares, Ramona (2021). The patient in hospital zero. Blata l-Bajda, Malta: Merlin. ISBN 978-99909-1-932-5.
- ^ "Malta: The tiny European island of tolerance". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Kotba | Storja ta' mara". Illum.com.mt. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "IHRAM Books". International Human Rights Art Movement. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Malta, L.-Università ta'. "Current Issue". L-Università ta' Malta. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Welcome". Beyond Words (in German). Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Ramona Depares". Merlin Publishers. Retrieved 2025-01-04.