Hello my Freaky Darlings, We all know that writers, in general, don't earn a lot of money. It's only the Stephen Kings and JK Rowlings of the world that live in luxury thanks to their writing talent. It took time and hard work for them to get to the point where their book sales paid … Continue reading Freelance Writing
Writing
BookEx Johannesburg
Hello my Freaky Darlings, This weekend saw the start of something wonderful for all South African Authors. BookEx was launched! Powered by Estoril Books, one of the larger book store chains here is South Africa, it was an event that will hopefully grow from strength to strength and put a much needed spotlight on local … Continue reading BookEx Johannesburg
Patience
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Patience is something that all writers need. It's something that is constantly tested and frustrated. We need patience during the writing process, while we try and carve out a story on paper or our computer screen and perfect it. We need to be patient when submitting our stories to publishers and … Continue reading Patience
Requiem in E Sharp – An Excerpt
Hello my Freaky Darlings, For your reading pleasure, here's an excerpt from my new novel Requiem in E Sharp, which is still looking for a home. Hope you enjoy it! Sunday, 23 June His hands shook. He wanted them to stop; he wanted everything to stop. All he could hear was her banging on the … Continue reading Requiem in E Sharp – An Excerpt
Joan De La Haye 