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?
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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
Bad Reviews!
Hello my Freaky Darlings, I was recently asked by Sharon over at The Dark Fiction Review blog to participate in a Q&A type discussion about receiving bad reviews. She asked several authors including Gary McMahon, Joseph D'Lacey, Bill Hussey, Jeremy C Shipp, and myself. I must admit, I was rather honoured to be included along … Continue reading Bad Reviews!
Writing Horror in SA
Hello my Freaky Darlings, With the World Horror Convention coming up in March and the fact that I've been asked to be a panellist on one of the discussions, I've been doing a lot of thinking about writing horror and publishing in South Africa. So, I did a little search on Google to see if … Continue reading Writing Horror in SA
Joan De La Haye 