Hello my Freaky Darlings, I got a pleasant surprise in my inbox this morning. The first was this weeks edition of Hub Magazine, which contains an interview with me. The second was an email from Poppet to let me know that she'd posted a rather glowing review of Shadows up on her blog. Needless to … Continue reading It’s a Two for
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The Jozi Book Fair
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Today saw the end of the very long weekend that was The Jozi Book Fair. The Book Fair got off to a rocky start on Friday afternoon, when organisers weren't ready for participants to set up at the designated time. Organisers were reduced to asking participants and delegates if they had … Continue reading The Jozi Book Fair
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?
Jozi City
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Now that the World Cup is over, I hope that people all over the world have a new perception of South Africa and our cities. I hope that people will stop asking me if we have Lions and Elephants in our backyards. Or that when people read Shadows, they will no … Continue reading Jozi City
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