Hello my Freaky Darlings, I was recently asked by a friend to give a lecture to her 3rd year University class about marketing and publicity for books. Needless to say the thought of standing in front of thirty or so students fills me with dread, so I'm not entirely sure why I said yes, but … Continue reading Guest Lecture
Writing
EJ Knapp and editing
Hello my Freaky Darlings, EJ Knapp has just released his brilliant thriller, Stealing the Marbles, and is stopping by a variety of blogs to introduce himself and his book to the public. Today, I have the honour of having him here on my blog. So without any further ado here are EJ's thoughts on editing! … Continue reading EJ Knapp and editing
What makes it all worth while?
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Another writer recently left a comment here, asking if it was really worth while getting into the shark tank that is the publishing industry. This got me thinking. A dangerous pass time, I know. The fact is, if you're getting into this business to make a buck, you'll be very disappointed. … Continue reading What makes it all worth while?
On Religion
Hello my Freaky Darlings, I live in a very conservative South African city. Pretoria is often referred to as being part of the Bible belt. On the few occasions that I actually go out and about in this city and meet new people or bump into people I once knew, the conversation invariably turns to … Continue reading On Religion
Joan De La Haye 