Showing posts with label Draaie Swaaie & Afdwaalpaaie. Show all posts
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Thursday, 25 July 2024

July 2024: Strange Journeys #verloreinduitsland #DraaieSwaaie&Afdwaalpaaie #thelegendofmamlambo

 July 2024: Strange Journeys


The Legend of Mamlambo


2024 has been a wild ride so far. My mental health has been hanging on by a thread, but I've also been blessed with family and the joy of getting my writing projects out into the world. My short Afrikaans story, 'Verlore in Duitsland' (in the wonderful anthology Draaie, Swaaie en Afdwaalpaaie), and, dearest to my heart, my children's spooky book, The Legend of Mamlambo, are now out and available for everyone to read. That blows my mind.



Verlore in Duitsland, Draaie, Swaaie en Afdwaalpaaie, The Legend of Mamlambo.



Life has been its usual topsy-turvy self and I'm going with the flow and trying to find myself. I took Neil Gaiman's advice to make good when life is tough and that good art is in the world now. That brings me great joy.

Please get your hands on copies of the ebook versions of these two books and let me know what you think. Below are some links where you can get copies.

Happy reading!



Wednesday, 15 May 2024

New Short Story: "Verlore in Duitsland"


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Lost and Found: Navigating Strange Journeys in Germany πŸŒŸπŸš‚

Embark on a journey of resilience, growth and unexpected twists in my short story, "Verlore in Duitsland", included in the anthology about strange journeys, “Draaie, swaaie en afdwaalpaaie” compiled by Corlia Fourie and Annelize van Rooyen. πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ✨

Join me as I navigate the scenic routes and unforeseen detours of Germany, from the bustling city of Frankfurt to the quaint villages nestled in the countryside. πŸŒ³πŸ™️

From missed connections to chance encounters, each moment is a lesson learned and a step forward on the path to finding my place in Germany. πŸ›€️πŸ’Ό

Experience the highs and lows of expat life, from the exhilarating highs of landing a dream job to the humbling lows of being stranded in a foreign city. πŸŒπŸ”

Through it all, discover the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of embracing life's unexpected adventures. 🌟πŸ’ͺ

Join me on this captivating journey through the heart of Germany. πŸ“–✈️

Corlia Fourie and Annelize van Rooyen have compiled entertaining travel stories by 46 writers, including Marita van der Vyver, Kirby van der Merwe, Sophia Kapp, Jacques Pauw, Irma Joubert, Julian Jansen, C. Johan Bakkes, Kerneels Breytenbach, Bettina Wyngaard and Frederik de Jager.

The writers relate unexpected and unusual events that happened during their travels, with funny or bittersweet or happy consequences. But always the experiences are enriching.


πŸš‚πŸŒŸ Verlore in Duitsland πŸŒŸπŸš‚


Gaan op 'n reis van veerkragtigheid, groei en onverwagse draaie in my kortverhaal, "Verlore in Duitsland", wat opgeneem is in die bundel oor vreemde reise, "Draaie, swaaie en afdwaalpaaie" saamgestel deur Corlia Fourie en Annelize van Rooyen. πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ✨


Sluit aan terwyl ek die pragtige roetes en onvoorsiene omweΓ« van Duitsland navigeer, van die bedrywige stad Frankfurt tot die pittoreske dorpe verskuil in die platteland. πŸŒ³πŸ™️


Van gemiste verbindinge tot toevallige ontmoetings, elke oomblik is 'n les geleer en 'n stap vorentoe op die pad om my plek in Duitsland te vind. πŸ›€️πŸ’Ό


Ervaar die hoogtepunte en laagtepunte van die lewe van 'n uitgewekene, van die opwindende hoogtes van 'n droombaan tot die nederige laagtes van vasgevang wees in 'n vreemde stad. πŸŒπŸ”


Deur dit alles, ontdek die veerkrag van die menslike gees en die skoonheid van die omarming van die onverwagse avonture van die lewe. 🌟πŸ’ͺ


Sluit by my aan op hierdie boeiende reis deur die hart van Duitsland. πŸ“–✈️