Following are seven titles from some very talented South African writers. I support ALL writers and the amazing work they do keeping the written word alive. Please support them too.
When I Grow Up
by
Lisa Webster
Lisa is based in KwaZulu Natal.
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION/ General
About the Book:
When you grow up, what do you want to be?
A pirate ruling the seven seas? A tennis champion, or maybe a baker whose gingerbread men become world-famous? In When I Grow Up, Lisa Webster takes readers on a poetic journey through the wild and wonderful dreams of childhood. From astronauts and farmers to rockstars and kind-hearted teachers, each page bursts with creativity, humour, and heart.
But the biggest dream of all? To be unapologetically, joyfully YOU.
This playful and empowering book is a celebration of big dreams, bold ideas, and the beautiful possibilities of growing up…whoever you decide to be. Perfect for bedtime giggles, classroom inspiration, or anytime you need a reminder that being yourself is the greatest adventure of all.
Paperback ISBN: 9781398450325
eBook ISBN: 9781398450332
The Complexity of Being Human
by
Eric Louw
Eric is based in Standerton.
Genre: PHILOSOPHY/ General
About the Book:
The Complexity of Being Humanis a thoughtful exploration of personal reflections and beliefs. It delves into the diversity of humanity and the ways in which people interact as they strive for harmony, respect, and acceptance.
The variety within Homo Sapiens shapes the outcomes of these interactions. It influences not only harmony and respect but also conflict, religion, cruelty, and joy. Ultimately, the book argues that the ability to accommodate and accept one another is the true foundation for a better, more compassionate world.
Paperback ISBN: 9781035892853
eBook ISBN: 9781035892860
Unalome
by
Ellen J Hastings
Ellen is based in Cape Town.
Genre: FICTION/ Romance / Erotica
About the Book:
In a world where power is currency and secrets are deadly, four lives converge in an unexpected reckoning.
Dr. Mark Bastionne never anticipated that a single phone call would unravel everything he thought he knew. When Grant Javik, a man burdened with dangerous knowledge, reaches out, Mark is pulled into a hidden war, one that also ensnares Amelia, a woman escaping a past that refuses to release her, and Jason, a tribal chief who walks the fine line between tradition and revolution.
As they navigate a landscape riddled with corruption, betrayal, and buried truths, their loyalties are tested, and their hearts are laid bare. What begins as duty transforms into something far more personal, an unbreakable bond forged in defiance of those who would see them fall. In a society teetering on the edge of change, where justice is elusive and love is a risk, survival is not enough. They must choose: submit to the forces that seek to control them or carve their own destiny.
Unalomeis a gripping tale of love, power, and resilience, about the scars we carry, the choices that define us, and the courage it takes to forge our own path. Some bonds shatter under pressure. Others become unbreakable.
Paperback ISBN: 9781037101045
eBook ISBN: 9781037101052
My Psycho Ex
by
RG Hlungwane
RG is based in Limpopo Province.
Genre: FICTION/ Romance / General
About the Book:
Omphile is trying to free herself from the hands of her abusive baby daddy. She loses faith in love and men, but with the help of her gay best friend and fate, she finds her soulmate, Jelel, who changes her entire perspective about love and men. The problem is her baby daddy won’t leave her alone, and she doesn’t want people she loves getting mixed up with the baby daddy, as he is dangerous. She believed she could handle it until the baby daddy partnered with Jelel’s ex-fiancée to eliminate the threat to getting what they both want. This ends up with Omphile fighting for her life while Jelel shows the partners in crime that they bit off more than they could chew.
Paperback ISBN: 9781035894888
eBook ISBN: 9781035894895
My Best Testimonies
by
Monnye Julia Mogotsi-Mabulele
Monnye Julia is based in Johannesburg.
Genre: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY/ Personal Memoirs
About the Book:
As a six-year-old child learning about the world, Julia felt profound loneliness and a pervasive emptiness in her heart. She realized that even though she was surrounded by people, she still felt alone, and that her feelings of emptiness and loneliness were spiritual in nature. She lived in the same house as her grandmother, three older sisters, three cousins, and three uncles. Despite the happiness and love that permeated the entire house, Julia felt lonely. Julia never told anyone about her loneliness because she felt no one could understand or describe what was going on. She suffered in silence from loneliness and misery until she was a teenager and made a breakthrough.
Paperback ISBN: 9781398453418
eBook ISBN: 9781398453425
The Mirror of Love
by
Nomalanga Ndwandwe
Nomalanga is based in KwaZulu-Natal.
Genre: FICTION/ Romance / General
About the Book:
As a six-year-old child learning about the world, Julia felt profound loneliness and a pervasive emptiness in her heart. She realized that even though she was surrounded by people, she still felt alone, and that her feelings of emptiness and loneliness were spiritual in nature. She lived in the same house as her grandmother, three older sisters, three cousins, and three uncles. Despite the happiness and love that permeated the entire house, Julia felt lonely. Julia never told anyone about her loneliness because she felt no one could understand or describe what was going on. She suffered in silence from loneliness and misery until she was a teenager and made a breakthrough.
Paperback ISBN: 9781398453418
eBook ISBN: 9781398453425
The Salve of Love
by
Nanda Kumar
Nanda is based in Johannesburg.
Genre: SELF-HELP/ General
About the Book:
The Salve of Loveoffers a transformative perspective on true spiritual love, narrated through Haridas, a seeker on a quest to uncover life’s meaning. During his journey, he meets a monk skilled in revealing profound philosophical and spiritual truths through ancient and contemporary stories.
Weaving a fabric of enlightenment, the monk equips Haridas with the knowledge and tools that intensify his desire to journey within through a timeless practice of consciousness transformation that is both fulfilling and empowering.
Presented as a series of semi-standalone short stories, the book illustrates how daily challenges can be understood, navigated, and transcended. Drawing from Vedic theology, these anecdotes illuminate Haridas’s struggles and triumphs.
With eyes initially anointed with the salve of knowledge, it evolves into eyes anointed with the salve of love, wherein he sees the godliness in every sentient being and respects and deals with people from a place of love, compassion, and kindness.
The narrative’s depth fosters emotional and mental connection, awakening parts of the self numb to regressive identitarian evolution. Blending ancient tales, theology, fiction, and autobiographical insights, the writing paints vivid imagery and strikes a resonant chord within, creating a harmonious pedagogical masterpiece.
Paperback ISBN: 9781035897568
eBook ISBN: 9781035897575
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