Hello my Freaky Darlings, Since I got back from the World Horror Convention in April, I've been very lucky to have made it into The Citizen on three separate occasions. And I have to say I've felt pretty honoured by it all. One of the ladies who works at the grocery store up the road, … Continue reading Citizen Joan
Writing
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?
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 