SA Book & Challenge Lovers discussion

Here we can discuss any Author - just make a new topic and start discussing :) Also Authors can promote themselves here!

Hi

Thanks for the space to self promote. :)



My book, First Light, is a mystery with a Sci-Fi/Fantasy setting. My readers keep disagreeing with category it fits in. The latest proposal was "Spiritual Fantasy". I'm beginning to realise labels can confuse as much as explain.

My book is on goodreads here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61...

There are reviews at both Amazon.uk and Amazon.com

Or, if you want something more fun, my YouTube advert for the book is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIysIO...

regards to all
Michelle

Thanks! Will definitely go check it out :)

Thought I would drop a link to my fantasy novel :)

The Red Stone

The sequel is coming out later this year

Thanks for the link Graig!

Pleasure Lu, will send more as I get them :).

I think you have a real nifty group here, not many in SA

Thanks for the opportunity to self-promote.
Christmas is creeping up so there may be some gift ideas.
Something to Read on the Plane

A Bit of Light Literature, Short Stories and Other Fun Stuff. For a free sample on BookBuzzr
http://soc.li/IChpzqY
paperback and Kindle

But Can You Drink The Water?

A humorous novel about a family emigrating from Liverpool to South Africa. Kindle.

The Breadwinners

An epic family saga set in South Africa. Kindle.

Leon Chameleon PI and the case of the kidnapped mouse.
http://bit.ly/cmxFDd
a chapter book for 7 - 12 year-olds.Paperback

Where can we find your books Jan? On Take2 etc?

Hi Lu,
You can buy Something to Read on the Plane at Exclusive books, Adams Bookshop and there is a BookBuzzr link in my post above if you want to read a free sample. I also sell from my website. The links are all on BookBuzzr

The Breadwinners and But Can You Drink The Water? are Kindles and the links above should take you there.

Leon Chameleon PI is available at Adams Bookshop and Adams online and also on my website. The link should take you to my website.

Not sure what Take2 is. I'm still finding my way round all these websites!

If anyone wants signed copies they can contact me on my website.
Cheers
Jan

Thanks for the info Jan!

Hey everyone,

Shameless self promotion, I like it :)

My book - My heart, his soul - is a YA fictional romance and I'm looking for people to review it. It's my first book and so far there's only been good reviews. People who are really into romance and YA novels seem to like it a lot, too.
I've got it published on Amazon.com in Kindle format and if you would like to know more about it you can visit my website, too - www.lorainelovestowrite.webs.com

If you would like to review my book I can send you a copy in pdf format. Just send me an email or message and I'll get back to you asap.




Thank you,

Loraine.

Wow Loraine thankyou so much. Congratulations on having your book published. :-)

Starting your book soon Loraine :) Probably in a week or so and I'm very excited!

Thanks for the chance to promote something.

'The Nog Sisters. A little novella about fairies can be found: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...

A different novella, (this one not for the overly devout!) featuring God as the main character. Flies for the Mayans: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...

A full length work, The Depths of Deception: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...

Cool Ian will definitely have a look at your books :)
Be sure to nominate some of them when we have a particular theme that they fit into!

I send out messages about when nominations are open etc :)

Hi,
I've just listed Leon Chameleon PI and the case of the kidnapped mouse as a GIVEAWAY.
http://bit.ly/eBNIPj It is a humorous, animal detective story for 7-12 year-olds.

"When Mr Woodland Mouse mysteriously disappears, Constable Mole is quick to enlist the help of Leon Chameleon, Private Investigator, whose expertise enabled the Pigeon Valley Police to solve the case of the missing canary eggs.
After organising a search, Leon realises that there is only one creature in the valley who can spring the captured mouse from his prison. But just when he thinks Mr Woodland Mouse is safely on his way home, the plan goes horribly wrong..."

All the animal details of food, habits, and lifestyle are true to nature (apart from Constable Mole’s sunglasses!) and the animals solve the crimes using their own natural abilities. Children will absorb much knowledge of the small creatures of Africa without being aware of it.

A section of interesting facts has been added to this second detective story in the Leon Chameleon PI series. It provides valuable and little-known information on chameleons, moles and other creatures featured in the story.
The Kindle edition is now available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LRPRFQ
Barnes and Noble. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/book...

Just got a lovely review for my YA novel Mystery at Ocean Driveon Indie Day in the Sun.
http://indiedayinthesun.blogspot.com/...
Mis_T's review: "This is a great mystery book for young boys! Although I'm a grown woman and I enjoyed it to lol. It's a short, fast paced book that will keep you guessing right the way through. the action starts up right away and doesn't give to the very end. The lead character is a great role model for young boys, he's clever and persistent and also has a pair of great friends willing to help him whenever he needs it.
I found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable, well written read. It has a very interesting story that I'll be saving for my son when he's older... and my daughters!"
She gave it 4 stars on her site. I asked her to also rate it using my scale for Indie Day in the Sun as well.
On a scale of 1-5 she rated the book as follows:
Originality of Concept 5
Quality of Writing 4
World Building 4
Character Development 4
Likely to recommend to another reader 5

That's great news Jan!
Will try and spread the review around for you too :)

Thanks Lu. I'm hoping Jason and friends will become the Hardy Boys of South Africa (lol)

Thanks for the opertunity to promote. AS you will see the book is based in South Africa.
A fascinating, sometimes disturbing, insight into the lives of ordinary South Africans in 1955 as the country launches itself into full blown destructive Apartheid. Told through the eyes of a twelve year old boy surviving a dysfunctional family, this gritty story of cruelty, duplicity, love - and ultimately murder - is told with insight, compassion and humour. It is a great read. Amazon Books; Paperback and Kindle.

Hello everyone,

The Bloody Crescent : Therian
My debut is about to be released and I can hardly contain my excitement! The final revisions just came through so I'm working very hard on getting them done and I'm sure Therian will hit eReaders before the end of Sept.
I'd love for you the check out my page or even follow my blog.

Roxanne Kade

http://www.roxykade.blogspot.com

There may even be a few giveaways coming soon....

Will definitely check out your book and blog!

Be sure to let us know about the giveaways :)

Hey everyone,

Thanks for the opportunity to self promote. I'm still new at this (both the marketing, and navigating the site!), but finding my (new) feet.

My debut novel is a fictional memoir romance with a strong emotional element. It plays off between SA and France (where I previously lived).

You can also read more about it on my website, www.charmainepauls.com

Please feel free to visit my blog (http://www.charmainepauls.com/charmai...) and to leave your comments.

I have also listed a give away on the Goodreads website of the book, so please enter if you would like to be eligible for a free copy.

I'm open to your questions or feedback!

Charmaine

Between Yesterday and Tomorrow

Okay, a little bit of promotion. My published book is "Goodbye, Africa..." about growing up in British/Dutch colonial Southern Africa. Http://www.desmondbishop.com I worked for SATV/ABC, Channel 7 Canberra and ZTV. Adventures all over the place. Just finished The Wizard of Zee set 150 m years ago in ancient Gondwanaland - actually set in the Zambezi valley. Nice to be in contact with South Africans again.

Hello,

If you're in the mood for a satirical memoir about strange family history, business sense and becoming a marketing guru and triumphant human being, then consider 'EMPIRE: How to Succeed with Nothing but Passion, Great Ideas and a Wealthy Family'

Free chapters, signed paperbacks, and the eBook for the price of a cappuccino. All here:
http://www.brendanjack.com/empirebook/

Good luck to the authors who have posted,
Brendan.

Empire: How to Succeed with Nothing but Passion, Great Ideas and a Wealthy Family

Congratulations, and good luck, Brendan!

Hello, I've had a number of children's books published but have just published my first adult novel on Kindle set partily in England and partly in South Africa. Some encouraging reviews so far:

When Natalie Porter starts investigating plant theft in a suburban cul-de-sac, she never dreams it will lead her on a terrifying journey from the gardens of England to the townships of Apartheid South Africa; and a far darker secret than the whereabouts of a missing azalea.

"A romantic thriller doused in political intrigue, racial tension, international terrorism and … gardening. If you like your romances quirky and your thrillers intelligent, then you won’t be able to put down The Peace Garden until the last breathtaking page."

"This is a great story, with a compulsively page-turning conclusion, which also gives the reader an inside look at many of the conflicting issues of racial prejudice in its most notorious institutional expression - apartheid South Africa." - Steve Pillinger, reviewer

"There’s much to enjoy in Fiona Veitch Smith’s debut adult novel, The Peace Garden, where the hopes and fears of modern South Africa disrupt the
neatly-ordered flowerbeds of suburban Newcastle." - RS Downie, NY Times best-selling author of Ruso novels.

The Peace Garden is available on e-book. Hope you enjoy it!

All the best
Fiona

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Peace-Garden...
The Peace Garden

Hello all.

I hail from the Westrand. Please check out my book Total Surrender. It is available on amazon on barns an noble. It is here on Goodreads
Check out my book giveaway!!!

It is a paranormal romance with vampires.

Thank you

THE WIZARD OF ZEE is now available as a kindle at Amazon. It is an adult/teen fantasy set 150m yrs ago in the Valley of Zam. Today it is called the Zambezi - the joys of living with Nature. www.wizardofzee.webs.com

Hi Lynda, I noticed you lurked around my Wizard of Zee website. "Goodonya," as they say in the land of Oz. It is a long time since I lived in South Africa -Turfontein mainly. It's all in my autobiography "Goodbye Africa>."www.desmondbishop.webs.com I was more familiar with the East Rand. Currently I am working on an audio book for W of Zee. I will check out Total Surrender. Cheers

Hi there. I'm just letting you guys that my new book "Fighting for Love: From One To Another" is available at amazon and other bookstores. And here is the link as well; http://sbpra.com/EzekielMosoatsi

Your support means a lot to me, I'll really appreciate that as well as the reviews and rates for this wonderful book. I'm so sure that you'll enjoy it.

Thanks. ;-)
Ezekiel Mosoatsi

Howzit,
I've published several more books since my previous post.

Mystery at Ocean Drive

Teen action adventure set in South Africa.

With the Headmaster's Approval

Contemporary Romance

The Race: An Inspiring Story for Left Handers

A children's story which also has valuable information for parents and teachers.

Desmond wrote: "Okay, a little bit of promotion. My published book is "Goodbye, Africa..." about growing up in British/Dutch colonial Southern Africa. Http://www.desmondbishop.com I worked for SATV/ABC, Channel 7..."

Hi Desmond :-)

I'm born Bulawayo, but lived in the Eastern Cape for 30 years. :-) If you want your book waved about on Facebook, let me know. I have fans there from my African poetry (Homeland and I Wish You).

edited to add - found a link to your blog. This one above didn't work, for some reason. I've added the working link to my book page. :-)

Ezekiel wrote: "Hi there. I'm just letting you guys that my new book "Fighting for Love: From One To Another" is available at amazon and other bookstores. And here is the link as well; http://sbpra.com/EzekielMoso..."

Congrats! It looks and sounds like a good read.

Updating to add I now have a sequel out and a more fitting genre! Visionary Fiction and/or Magic Realism. :-)

First Light


Wisdoms of the Light

An opportunity for unpublished fiction writers:

http://www.jacana.co.za/37-frontpage/...
The Dinaane Debut Fiction Award Call for submissions – extended entry period
If you are an aspirant wordsmith and want the chance to share your story, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
You stand a chance to win R35 000, get great coverage as a debut author and have your book published by Jacana Media, if your manuscript is selected as the winner of the Dinaane Award by the panel of judges.

The Jacana Literary Foundation invites debut fiction writers from the SADC region to submit their manuscript during this extended entry period. Entries now close on 29 February 2016.
(Authors who submitted their entry during the 2015 submissions period need not resubmit.)
Enquiries can be directed to awards@jacana.co.za
For up-to-date information on the authors, the books and related events:
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Hi everyone. I'm releasing book 2 in the Porter's Rule seri s in June 2017. Ahead of the launch, get in to the thrilling Matt Porter series - Watch the book trailer to Porter's Rule: Slave to the City here:
https://youtu.be/-f8Ez4Y-j7k

Available in softcover at Exclusive Books (SA), and on Amazon in softcover and kindle.

Read reviews here on Goodreads.