Paperback or e-book? An author’s opinion.
For those who think they are supporting authors by buying a pricier paperback, think again.
High Seas and Pitched Screams
You want to go on a cruise ship, but you dread taking your children along. You fear the worst. But what if you can make it fun for everyone?
Getting jiggy in Namibia
A book trip to another country is still a business trip. A lot goes into the planning, especially the costs involved. That's why it makes sense to fit in as much as possible while you are there. This might mean shifting around some family time to fit in an interview...
And a crime author goes to Namibia
There is a common misconception when it comes to authors. People think the strangest things about them. Some believe it to be the most idyllic profession, involving trips around the world, exciting research missions, sold out book signings, celebrity treatment, and...
The leap from giving to Namibia
An old saying claims that the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. I wish I could expand more on the validity of this ancient phrase, or speculate more about its origin. What woes must have befallen the poor sap who had coined the phrase? Regardless from...
WACKY WINE – THE WINE
Finally the part of the journey that makes the skin tingle and the mouth salivate. Well, I guess its true if you are a wine buff or an alcoholic. Either way, let's look at the wines. Wine is a diverse indulgence. I do not object to viewing it as a living breathing...
WACKY WINE – THE TRAVEL
When we travel somewhere I prefer to set out before sunrise. Best to hit the tar before trucks crawl out of hiding and snail along your intended route. My wife first concluded her exhausting packing regime, then it was my turn. I'm a plotter so most of the...
WACKY WINE – THE FOOD
Fiction authors, a naughty bunch by nature, swim through never-ending dreamscapes to mould their tales, feeding off of their imaginations and accentuating the senses. Because of this it requires mental restraint when reviewing wines or wine estates, restaurants or...
WACKY WINE WEEKEND – A CRIME AUTHOR AND HIS PASSIONS
There are 2 routes to travel between Cape Town and the Eastern Cape. One is with the N2 national road. The never-ending stretch of tar accommodates many trucks, taxis and other nervous motorists. It’s not the most scenic trip, either. At times, the ocean is visible in...
