The KREST House

06/11/2025

✨ Welcome Home, Roshini Pakkiree ✨

We’re delighted to welcome Roshini Pakkiree to The KREST House family of 2026 authors 🕯️

Her upcoming book is a celebration of courage, conviction, and self-belief — a collection of life lessons drawn from every moment she chose to rise above doubt and audaciously achieve what others said she couldn’t. 💫

Through vivid memories and heartfelt reflection, Roshini’s story becomes a beacon for dreamers, doers, and believers — proving that confidence, resilience, and grace can turn every “no” into a new beginning. 🌿

At The KREST House, we honour authors who write with intention — those whose journeys inspire others to find their voice.

From our home in Durban, South Africa, we craft luxury publishing experiences that turn stories into legacies. 📖

📚 If your story is waiting to be told, this is your moment.

Join our community of visionaries and let your legacy unfold.

04/11/2025

✨ Welcome Home, Joythi Maharaj ✨

We’re honoured to welcome Joythi Maharaj to The KREST House family of 2026 authors 🕯️

Her forthcoming title, When Hope Meets Science (working title), tells an extraordinary story of faith, resilience, and the miracles that unfold when medicine and belief walk hand in hand.

Through her deeply personal journey to motherhood via IVF, Joythi opens a window into the emotional and physical realities of the process — offering hope, honesty, and healing to women everywhere who long to become mothers. 🌿🤰🏽

At The KREST House, we believe that every story deserves to be told with intention and elegance. 📖✍🏻

From our home in Durban, South Africa, we’re redefining luxury publishing for authors whose words inspire, inform, and empower. 📖🏰

📚 If you’ve ever dreamt of seeing your name on the spine of a book — this is your sign.

Join our circle of storytellers and let your legacy unfold. 🪄🏰

27/10/2025

✨ Storytime Saturday at Exclusive Books! ✨

Calling all little readers and their families! 📚🐘

Join The KREST House and children’s author Gretchen Ryan for a magical book reading of her heartwarming story, There’s an Elephant in My Swimming Pool! 💦

📍 Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

🗓️ Saturday, 8 November 2025 | 11:00

This joyful morning celebrates imagination, storytelling, and the beauty of South African children’s literature. Perfect for curious minds and families who love books! 🌍💛

At The KREST House — Durban’s luxury publisher — we believe everyone deserves a touch of luxury and magic in their lives, from the young dreamers to the more wise readers among us. ✨📖

Come meet the author, discover how a little elephant found his way into a swimming pool, and fall in love with reading all over again. 🐛📖📒

24/10/2025

👑✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening as The KREST House proudly celebrates the launch of Crown of Shadows by Stephanie Firth — a spellbinding new release that promises intrigue, mystery, and dark elegance. 📖

📖 Date: 6 November
🕠 Time: 17:30 for 18:00
📍 Venue: Exclusive Books, Cavendish Square, Cape Town

Experience the magic of South African storytelling and meet the author behind this captivating new book, brought to you by The KREST House, a luxury publisher redefining independent publishing in South Africa. 🖋️📝

16/10/2025

✨ Author Reviews Are In!

At The KREST House, we’re more than just a luxury book publisher — we’re your creative partner from manuscript to masterpiece. 🎨🖼️📖

📚 Whether it’s your first book or your fifth, our Durban-based publishing team takes a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project.

Just ask authors like and others who’ve trusted us to bring their stories to life with care, professionalism, and innovation.

💬 “An exciting, stress-free adventure…”
💬 “Approachable, dynamic, and full of innovative marketing ideas…”

Ready to write your legacy?

Start your publishing journey with The KREST House today. 🖋️

15/10/2025

📣 Author in the News!

We’re proud to see Robert Howes, KREST House author, featured in The Midlands Magazine for his fascinating new book, Sevens — a compelling and thought-provoking read that’s already sparking conversations.

At The KREST House, Durban’s luxury publishing house, we celebrate authors who challenge, inspire, and leave a lasting legacy. 🏰✍🏼

Robert’s work is a brilliant addition to our growing collection of influential South African voices.

🖱️ Read the full article: https://www.themidlandsmagazine.co.za/introducing-robert-howes-and-his-fascinating-new-book-sevens/

🖋️ Published by The KREST House — where every book becomes a legacy. 📕

14/10/2025

👻 Step into the shadows with our brand-new release…

We just dropped an original The KREST House horror anthology:

Abecedarium: Tales of Horror 🎃👻💀

Written by two of our own brilliant team members, and .moi.isabelle , with haunting illustrations by ✍🏽📝

Get your copy Saturday, 1 November 2025 at Halloween Horrors (La Montagne, Ballito), where it will be available exclusively at The KREST House stall from 13:00–21:00.

🖤 The KREST House, as one of South Africa’s luxury book publishers, brings you inspiring stories across every genre — even the spooky ones. 😳

From dark fiction and gothic literature to horror short stories by local authors, this original anthology is a must-have for every book lover and collector. 📚✨

08/10/2025

✨ KREST HOUSE NEWS ✨

We’re honoured to share that The KREST House, Durban’s luxury book publisher, has been nominated for the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2025! 📚🌍

The Corporate LiveWire Global Awards celebrate innovation, creativity, and business excellence across the globe — recognising brands and entrepreneurs who are redefining their industries.

This nomination stands as a testament to our commitment to literary excellence, design innovation, and author empowerment across South Africa and beyond.

A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible team, visionary authors, and supportive community of readers — your passion fuels our mission every single day. 💛
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We’re crossing our fingers (and holding thumbs!) for a win!

06/10/2025

✨ Motivation Monday ✨

If you see this — this card is for you. 🪶

“You deserve to be happy today… do nothing else except write.” ✍️

Pause. Breathe.

Let your words pour out.
Because sometimes, writing is the healing. 💭

From Durban’s luxury book publisher, The KREST House — inspiring authors across South Africa to write, publish, and share their stories with the world. 🌍

03/10/2025

✨ The KREST House Author and CEO in the News ✨

We’re proud to celebrate our very own Keli H — CEO of The KREST House and author of The Four Hundred Club and Splitting an Empire — as she takes the spotlight in South Africa’s media! 📰

Her work continues to inspire readers across Durban and beyond, reflecting the legacy-driven vision of The KREST House as both a publisher and creative home for authors.

📖 At The KREST House, we don’t just publish books — we craft timeless legacies.

🔗 Read the full feature here:

https://tabloidmedia.co.za/on-the-couch-with-dr-keli-hariparsad/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwNHd8ljbGNrA0d3UGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeGN1E_DXqfHzyvpjVzwg7zHJ6VYgw7q7Mc8Ta-7jWOrbjvlYA0kW5-v985NA_aem_R7Y9EugQdp9963YLweU1Bw

02/10/2025

✨ Author Spotlight ✨

South African author Michael Ferguson shares his magical publishing journey with The KREST House 📚

From editing and proofreading to typesetting and printing, our team ensured his first fantasy book launch was professional, collaborative, and unforgettable.

💬 “The support and communication from the Krest Publishers team was amazing… I could not have asked for a better experience!” – Michael Ferguson, Author.

Are you an aspiring author in South Africa looking to publish your book? 📕

Whether you’re writing your debut novel or your next masterpiece, The KREST House is the publisher that helps turn dreams into reality. ✍️

🌟 Publish with confidence. Publish with KREST.

02/10/2025