Hello my Freaky Darlings, I was lucky enough to attend the launch of Jeffrey Archer's new book, Sins of the Father, at Skoobs in Monte Casino last night. I have to admit that I've never been a Jeffrey Archer fan, even though every member of my family declared me nutts for not jumping up and … Continue reading The Jeffrey Archer Challenge
Life as a SA writer
Bloody Parchment update
Hello my Freaky Darlings, I have very exciting news! eKhaya, the digital imprint of Random House Struik, is delighted to announce the publication of Bloody Parchment: Inferna and other stories. Bloody Parchment is the literary component of the annual South African HorrorFest held in Cape Town, South Africa, each October. The Bloody Parchment short story … Continue reading Bloody Parchment update
Women Empowering Women
Hello my Freaky Darlings, I've been asked to speak on a panel at the Women Empowering Women symposium being put together by Kisha Mays of Just Fearless. The symposium is being held on the 31st of January at the Hilton Hotel in Johannesburg. Please join me on the night, even if it's just to point … Continue reading Women Empowering Women
Bloody Book Week
Hello my Freaky Darlings, The Bloody Book Week started on the 25th of July and ended on Saturday the 30th. It's the brain child of local radio personality - Jenny Cryws-Williams. The line up saw appearances by both local and international crime and thriller writers. Authors such as Mike Nicol, Sifiso Mzobe, Deon Meyer, Michael … Continue reading Bloody Book Week
Joan De La Haye 