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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: The cover of author Mfundo Mpofu’s book ‘Dark Tales’. Picture: SUPPLIED

Self-publishing the future, author says

After four unsuccessful attempts at winning over a publishing house, Mfundo Mpofu finally decide to take matters into his own hands and self-published a book he had written. Dark Tales is an anthology of eight short stories in the horror,…

PASSION IN POETRY: Nolitha Leonora Skenjana’s two books, ‘The Word I Say’ (2021) and ‘I Am Free’ (2022) are aimed at inspiring people Picture: FAITH MTWANA

Poet’s two books have messages of hope and joy

Nolitha Leonora Skenjana is the author of two published books of poetry – The Word I Say and I Am Free – which are aimed at uplifting and giving hope to people. She has worked on her collection of poems for most of her life. Many of her…

Inspirational force to youth

East London resident, Dida Copiso is making waves in his community through a youth development programme in Reeston, as well as by publishing a new novel. Deep Desperation is Destructive is the sequel to his previous 2018 book, ”Nothing”…

Writing will open up your world

Everyone has something they are really passionate about. For some, it’s tending to their garden. For my boyfriend, it’s cooking up new and exciting meals. For me, it’s writing. Whether it was just random scribbles in a battered notebook…

Lori-Ann Preston’s new book ready for take-off

East London-based author Lori-Ann Preston is getting ready to release the second installment in her series Thabo, the Space Dude later this month. Subtitled Log Book 2: Destination Mars, it is a sequel to Log Book 1: Last Days on Earth,…

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Sharma Boy at the launch of her new recipe book, “Granny’s Kitchen” Picture: Matthew Field

Sharma Boy honours son with recipe book

East London local Sharma Boy recently launched a new recipe book, Granny’s Kitchen, in memory of her son who passed away at the age of 31. “It was my way of keeping him alive,” Boy said. “Every time for six months when I cooked, I thought…

NOVEMBER 8, 2017. Hyde Park, Johannesburg. The launch of Jacques Pauw’s book The President’s Keepers. There was a power outage at Exclusive Books and other areas, at the Hyde Park Shopping Centre, during the launch of Jacques Pauw’s book The President’s Keepers.Eskom has claimed responsibility for the unplanned power cuts which went out as Pauw was addressing the crowd.”He told the audience that there’s a lot of money being poured into state security agencies but there is no accountability of its use.” PHOTOGRAPH: ALON SKUY/THE TIMES

Durban cop removed from the Jacques Pauw probe

BY NICO GOUS The investigating officer in the case against The President’s Keepers author Jacques Pauw and fellow investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh has been removed from the investigation. The removal of Colonel Reuben…

Thelma Neville turns 101, proving she’s ‘more lasting than bronze’

Thelma Neville, the feisty Grahamstown journalist, author and fundraiser for the Monument building, has celebrated her 101st birthday party in style. On Saturday morning, she entertained guests who included academics, journalists,…

New Sharpley book to help others

GASTER Sharpley’s book launch took place on Monday at BMW in Berea and was attended by more than 50 people, including Buffalo City Metro mayor Xola Pakati. Sharpley’s book, titled Hold My Hand and Let Me Stand, is his 10th project on…