While writing books may be one of the great pleasures in life, marketing of same is the pits.
The Midnight Room has been on Lulu.com for many months now and I have not lifted a finger to promote this. Why?
After registering with Lulu I was informed by them that before they could pay me royalties I need to obtain a USA Tax Certificate!! Oh boy!! This project has been pursued for some time now with no luck. After completing all the relevant forms requested, I was told, sorry it has to be filed with the USA Gov dept. Not the easiest thing to do from my home outside Johannesburg.
But that has not stopped me writing new novels. Noway!!
I have 3 almost done novels. If I get moving I can finish them all before the end of this year. Another novel in Afrikaans - 6 chapters done. An idea for a Moroccan story with photographs is knocking on my creative office door. So much to do, I am excited.
And then what? Hmmm Let's worry about that when the time comes.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Spring is here!
This may seem as a late announcement to you folks living in the USA and Europe.
But 1 September is officially Spring Day in South Africa and I love it. I feel as
if I may finally come out of hibernation and face the world again.
Okay, I was not hibernating all of the time, a few weeks in Morocco broke the winter
blues. I went there with the idea of finding a little Riad or house that begged me to
buy it. I searched high and low but that little house escaped me.
I went to Oualidia, Essaouira, Agadir, Taroudant, and Marrakech.
All I found were expensive apartments or modern complexes. Morocco is booming and I am
a few years to late realize my dream of living in Morocco.
On my last day before returning to Johannesburg, a friend took me to see her house in Senlis, France. Guess what happened? I fell in love! Only 15 minutes from CDG airport, 45 min from Paris - the most charming village ever.
So, a slow waltz through Internet searches for something quaint and affordable in La Belle France. So far, found a few, but affordable? Not in terms of South African money. The exchange rate sucks! Something tells me to be patient.
But 1 September is officially Spring Day in South Africa and I love it. I feel as
if I may finally come out of hibernation and face the world again.
Okay, I was not hibernating all of the time, a few weeks in Morocco broke the winter
blues. I went there with the idea of finding a little Riad or house that begged me to
buy it. I searched high and low but that little house escaped me.
I went to Oualidia, Essaouira, Agadir, Taroudant, and Marrakech.
All I found were expensive apartments or modern complexes. Morocco is booming and I am
a few years to late realize my dream of living in Morocco.
On my last day before returning to Johannesburg, a friend took me to see her house in Senlis, France. Guess what happened? I fell in love! Only 15 minutes from CDG airport, 45 min from Paris - the most charming village ever.
So, a slow waltz through Internet searches for something quaint and affordable in La Belle France. So far, found a few, but affordable? Not in terms of South African money. The exchange rate sucks! Something tells me to be patient.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
La Dolce Vita in Italy
This really looks like the writing event of the year.
What could be more inspiring than writing while on an idyllic holiday?
Hope you will be able to join!
Ciao!
http://www.lifeinitaly.com/activities/writing-holidays.asp
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Some good ...
Tioni Seattle USA:
What a treasure! I love it. It was a bit hard in the beginning to remember all the characters but I was soon very intrigued by Mimi and her life. I had a hard time putting it down and I finished it the next day. That says alot!
What a treasure! I love it. It was a bit hard in the beginning to remember all the characters but I was soon very intrigued by Mimi and her life. I had a hard time putting it down and I finished it the next day. That says alot!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Another Critique!
Grace:(West Virginia USA)
Your book has arrived! I started reading the book immediately and it is a page turner! It's the type of novel that appeals to an international audience and it's filled with mystery and intrigue. Congratulations!!! This book is inspiring me to start a book club.
Your book has arrived! I started reading the book immediately and it is a page turner! It's the type of novel that appeals to an international audience and it's filled with mystery and intrigue. Congratulations!!! This book is inspiring me to start a book club.
I Just Love Critique!!!
Pauline:(SA) I've just read the first few pages of The Midnight Room and wonder how you manage to dream it all up??! I think it's a bit lost on me!... The book doesn't actually go to Morocco, does it?
Just goes to show you never know what's going on in other people's minds.
Felix:(SA) (Designer of the Book Cover!)
I enjoyed the read. One “helluva” surprising read, seeing a different side of you and I like it a lot. At times surprised at the depth of the story even though I did not always know the meaning of some words. Loved the book and passed it on to my mother who is a great reader, she loved the writing style and mad about the story, enjoyed it.
So! Yes, we read it and think it’s a winner!
Just goes to show you never know what's going on in other people's minds.
Felix:(SA) (Designer of the Book Cover!)
I enjoyed the read. One “helluva” surprising read, seeing a different side of you and I like it a lot. At times surprised at the depth of the story even though I did not always know the meaning of some words. Loved the book and passed it on to my mother who is a great reader, she loved the writing style and mad about the story, enjoyed it.
So! Yes, we read it and think it’s a winner!
More Critique!
Rachid: (NY) Too many characters who are not introduced smoothly so the reader can put together a mental image and a "name" with the character. We get to a point where we cannot figure out who is who and who is talking. The confusion won't let the reader get involved, pulled and carried away to want to know what will happen next. Therefore it's hard to read the book in one go.
The good thing is: Beautiful fiction, poetical text and language,
- And the best of it is that you unconsciously wrote a VERY VERY GOOD movie because of your love of cinema. I LOVED IT.
The good thing is: Beautiful fiction, poetical text and language,
- And the best of it is that you unconsciously wrote a VERY VERY GOOD movie because of your love of cinema. I LOVED IT.
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