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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

26/11/2022

Looking for something to read to your little ones this festive season?
Below is a roundup of fabulous African picture books for your toddler, excellent choices for bedtime stories.

Click the link below 😊 let me know which ones you like best.

Angy

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Tags: Loot.co.za; Ethnikids; Exclusive Books; Kariema Taliep Davids; https://www.facebook.com/DavidPhilipPublishers; WordsWorth Books; Reader's Warehouse; The Book Haven NPC; Graffiti Books & Stationery; bridgebooks; Book Lounge

If you’re looking for something to read to your little ones this festive season, here are some fabulous African Story Books that you should check out. You might probably have some of them on your bookshelves.

21/11/2022

(source by: Idiocracy News Media)

18/11/2022

Nice Life Problems 😏😆

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18/11/2022

Christmas tree is being set up already….way too early 😆😆🥰

16/11/2022

Early birthday prezzi for me yay!
The reviews on this book are top rated so looking forward to reading this.
Have you read it?

16/11/2022

Literary Gig Guide

Gauteng International Book Festival

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14/11/2022

November 14: “Today I’m devoted to obediently disciplined about the things I’m focused on being and doing!”

Snippet from Iyanla Vanzant197] book, Until Today.

13/11/2022

Author Profile: Kariema Taliep Davids

Meet Kariema Taliep Davids, a self-published children's book author and entrepreneur in her own right. She's written and hand-illustrated all 3 of her children's books.

The other day Kariema invited me over for coffee and chit-chat. My morning was spent with great moments of laughter, and excitement. We spoke about her books, her journey as a self-published author, and her life experiences. She's such an inspiration.

Read the full article and where you can purchase her books > www.allafricanbooks.com

12/11/2022

New Blog Post Alert!

Ever feel like you want to do something or make a difference in someone's life?

.annas 70.3 Ironman Triathlete will be participating in a solo 70.3 Ironman Triathlon on November 27, 2022.

She is hoping to raise enough money for her Community in Action Scholarship (CIA) Fund by end of the race.

This will give one child an opportunity to receive a 7-year primary school scholarship at the . Link to donate 👉🏽: https://www.quicket.co.za/fundraisers/185000-cia-community-in-action/

Full story is on my website https://allafricanbooks.com/

Angy
xx

11/11/2022

Well done Wimpy SA & Ethnikids!
They’ll be developing a collection of multilingual African folktales for kids. English versions of the books will be available at all Wimpy stores.
Have a read below 👇🏽

SPONSORED | Wimpy has partnered with online children’s bookstore, Ethnikids, to publish 5 SA folktales in different languages, to encourage inclusion and literacy

07/11/2022

Write that book. Someone’s waiting to read your story 😘

Source: South-African author Niq Mhlongo

04/11/2022

Mood for this weekend….in my cup, a merlot but then my three year old is hosting a ‘dinosaur tea party’ for his 4 friends. 😔😆

What’s in your cup?

Enjoy your weekend
Angy
xx

What's going in YOUR cup?

03/11/2022

I had such a great chat with self-published Author and Entrepreneur Kariema Taliep Davids.

Look out for our chat on my website
www.allafricanbooks.com

A lovely chat over coffee and freshly baked donuts. Talking about children literacy, writing and just life.

03/11/2022

Oh but isn’t this such a great idea? But that Muizenberg wind 😩

And just when I thought I couldn't love the beach more…