On Thursday 25 March the launch for client Paige Nick’s ridiculously funny novel A Million Miles From Normal will happen at Exclusive Books, Constantia Village in Cape Town. 6 PM. You can check out Paige’s blog to discover what kind of person she is, and what kind of launch this is likely to be…. http://amillionmilesfromnormal.blogspot.com/
Very pleased to see Hamilton Wende’s House of War get a warm review in Fair Lady: “Hamilton Wende’s novel is a fast-paced story about love, adventure and war. Fascinating snippets of information about Alexander the Great and his various lovers/conquests are woven into the narrative and contribute to making it a satisfying read.”
Very pleased to read the Cape Argus review of client Hamilton Wende’s novel House of War in Tonight.Co.Za, which declares the novel a “love story for all ages”. Beryl Eichenberger says “It is a beautifully structured novel that is not afraid to show the harsh realities of war. Throw in a clever blend of intrigue and love, and you have an absorbing and sometimes shocking read.” Thanks, Beryl!
Editing client Mason Cranswick has published his novel Blood Lily with 30 Degrees South and what a cracking read it is. A tale of boxing and redemption that crosses between the current financial crisis and the war for independence in Zimbabwe, this novel takes an unflinching look at that country’s troubled past and blighted present. Blood Lily is a must for anyone who is interested in men at war and men in the ring. Bruce Denhill at the Citizen says “Cranswick’s epic story of two feuding fiends plays out like a Jeffery Archer drama” while General John Hickman (former Commander of the Rhodesian Army) says “[The] real strength of this compelling story lies in the hope that good will eventually derive from the chaos that predominates in this country at present.”
Exclusive Books have made Blood Lily one of their four Book Club Choices for December.
I am pleased to report that I will be teaching a new online creative writing course under the auspices of publisher Random House Struik and in partnership with specialist Internet-based teaching company Get Smarter. This is one of the few creative courses anywhere that is run under the eye of an actual publishing house and people from around the world are invited to sign up. (more…)
Very pleased to report that Hamilton Wende’s novel House of War has yet another carrot, this time from Debra Webb at International Thriller Writers, who exclaims, “When I conversed with Hamilton Wende recently about his new release, House of War, I realized that my writer’s journey has only been across the street compared to this author’s life-altering travels.” Nice.
Looks like Hamilton Wende has yet another great review, this one on Brainwavez who say the following about his novel House of War: Intelligent, well-crafted and multi-layered, Hamilton Wende’s latest work manages to straddle both the spy-thriller and psychological genres with a healthy dollop of history, drama, and romance thrown in for good measure.
Come dressed as Alexander the Great or Roxanne and win a free goblet of wine.
We are thrilled to note this morning that the lovely Janet van Eeden has written a wonderful review and author interview for Hamilton Wende’s novel House of War in Litnet. From the article: (more…)
