"And that's all they really want; someone to show them what they might like."
So I said, "Okay, I will try."
And man, am I going to try! We have a cover reveal for you at the close of this month. I hope it's something you'll think you might like🙏
I was talking to a friend in tech about the frustration writers have in these streets and the anxieties of a 'post-literate' society.
He laughted at me.
I asked him what was funny about it.
He said, "Ajwang, most people don't know what they want until they see it...
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Other authors are not your competition. They are your community.
The writing community shares common objectives, interests, and goals.
Join like-genre authors in common goals.
You'll go further together.
You ever read words that are not there in a book? Sometimes I find myself reading "and"s and "not"s where there are none, only to go back because the sentence immediately sounds ridiculous. It's becoming a concern.
We’re in Newport, South Wales tomorrow!
If you’re nearby, we’d love to see you. And if you have friends or family in the area who might enjoy discovering new books, please share this poster with them.
Thank you for your support, we really appreciate it! 🧡📚
Remember those fantasy novels you used to read when you were younger? They are still around. You just need to hit the indie writing scene and find them. Don't be afraid to take a chance on an indie read, you'll be surprised!
But novels are never about what they are about; that is, there is always deeper, or more general, significance. The author may not be aware of this till she is pretty far along with it.
—Diane Johnson
Exciting news! Carnelian Heart Publishing will be at #ZimFestUK on Saturday, 25 July at Delapré Abbey, Northampton. Come and browse our selection of books by Zimbabwean & African authors. Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend 🧡📚
Last week, South Sudan 🇸🇸 turned 15. I was in 5th grade when I watched the live broadcasts from Juba as a state was declared after decades of civil war.
The work of nation building is yet to be finished.
This anthology book was co-edited by my friend Elizabeth Ashamu Deng.