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12/11/2025

Black writers are not asking for special treatment. They are asking to be met on the same terms as everyone else, to have their work read, questioned and argued with as literature, not as sociology.

26/03/2023

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06/03/2023

Hey, and happy Monday. Another book to put on your reading list...

Eletseha by Tumelo Moleleki. It'll be released in mid-March. R200 for the first 50 copies sold!

What's it about?

Crushed by the end of her marriage, Eletseha vacillates between despairing that she has made a major mistake and hoping that she might find love, in her future, which makes her grateful for the unpleasant chapter of her life that has just started.

Determined to suffer as little as possible, she moves home to enjoy the cocoon of love and attention she will find in her childhood home.

Single motherhood is not easy but her aspirations for her young progeny give her a renewed vigour for life and all that it promises.
A chance encounter with a fellow parent, during orientation at her child’s new school, marks the beginning of a whirlwind existence.

She is in for the ride of her life, experiencing budding love and mounting responsibilities in the form of an adopted young charge.

Is Eletseha destined to find the love she never had in her former marriage?

Connect with Tumelo Moleleki -> Books by Tumelo Moleleki
Or visit her on her website: https://payhip.com/BooksbyTumeloMoleleki

Chat soon and read my recent interview with the author ->https://bit.ly/3SUEk8M

02/03/2023

Hey hi! How are the manuscripts going?

Ever feel like you aren’t a good enough writer, or lack confidence in your writing skills? I do…

ALL.THE. TIME!

I had the privilege of interviewing a brilliant self-published author, Tumelo Moleleki -> Books by Tumelo Moleleki on how she deals with these random negative thoughts. We also touched on her writing journey and gives writing advice to us aspiring writers.

So, if you feel a little stuck or down on yourself and need some positive vibes and creative inspiration today, this is the conversation for you🌟🌟

Click link below for the full blog post.

Let me know your thoughts by commenting below.

Love and blessings to you all.

Angy
xx

On this month's Meet The Author feature, I'm chatting to self-published author, Tumelo Moleleki.

28/01/2023

Asher and I on our monthly library visit. Babalwa Mckonie I found The Longest March…
And finally found Happiness is a four-letter word…I did enjoy the movie adaptations. I’m guessing the book is better.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend 🫶🏽

27/01/2023

Book Review Friday!

My first book in 2023 was Crossing the River by Fred Khumalo.
Summary: A young girl and her family desperately wanted to leave Zimbabwe after the brutality they faced. Unfortunately for them they get to cross into even more trouble than they thought .
My view: mmm uhm so I didn’t like it🥹I’ll reiterate that Fred Khumalo is a word artist. He is such a great author both for creative and news writing but with book it felt as if he was in a hurry to release it. I wanted more. It’s certainly not the writing, it’s the story itself. I’d like to think we needed more to Nozizwe (main character) and actually everyone in the story needed more. But that’s just me.
Have you read the book yet?

19/01/2023

Dinaane Debut Fiction Award submissions are open!
Remember these points
* Entries must be primarily in English
* Submission closes on 13 February
* Manuscript must have minimum of 40 000 words….no short stories

But find more details on exactly what the publishers want by clicking the link below.

https://jacana.co.za/dinaane-debut-fiction-award/

Good luck!

SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2023 DINAANE DEBUT FICTION AWARD ARE OPEN!

Jacana Media publishes authors and not just books. With this award, we focus on debut writers, looking to encourage new writing talent. Sometimes wonderful, illuminating and challenging fiction doesn’t get published because publishers are more and more constrained by market forces. Fiction is the one genre where the truths about our society are documented in an uncensored manner. Encouraging and publishing the best of burgeoning South African writers is one way of ensuring storytelling remains a way to understand ourselves and one another.

Click here to submit: https://jacana.co.za/dinaane-debut-fiction-award/

16/01/2023

Back to the grinding again. I truly had a great & relaxing time with family and friends this past festive holiday.
Yesterday I bought my first 2023 fiction by ‘Crossing the River’ from . My initial resolution was to dedicate the first part of my year reading African non-fiction but how could I’ve resisted buying this book? I still have 5 more fiction to get through and yet here I am buying more🥺🤦🏽‍♀️🤣
Any recommendations on non-fiction books I should look out for this year? Maybe if i actually have a book in my mind I won’t be tempted and remain resolute about imbibing only non-fiction books.
Have a great week ahead, Angy. ### 📚

01/01/2023

🥳 Happy New Year 🫶🏽😘🥂

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11/12/2022

As we head into the Christmas season, it's time to start planning our festive feast. Which cookbook are you going to turn to for inspiration?
With their creative and delicious menus, they're sure to create a special menu just for you. From traditional dishes to innovative new flavors, they'll have something for everyone.
So who will it be?

- by Sinoyolo Sifo
- Hosting With The Lazy Makoti - A Celebration Of Food by The Lazy Makoti (Mogau Seshoene)
- - My Insta Feast by Neo Nontso
- An African Bite by
- The Democratic Republic Of Braai by
- My Vegetarian Braai - Including 45 Vegan Dishes by Adele Maartens
- Pots, Pans & Potjies by Karl Tessendorf, Greg Gilowey
- The South African Air Fryer Cookbook by

Happy Cooking & Hosting & Cleaning after.
Angy
xx