Thandeka Mtsweni delves into the complex intersections of childhood abuse, mental health struggles, and the pervasive shame-based identities shaped by cultural dynamics in African societies. In her candid narrative, she highlights how abuse is often overlooked or normalized within communities lacking awareness of healthy childhood development. She examines the societal taboos surrounding mental health, where silence and stigma perpetuate generational cycles of pain. Thandeka calls for grea...

As a screenwriter you always want to have characters with real depth and authenticity, but too often Black characters fall victim to superficial tropes and negative stereotyping.This book begins by asking the listener if they can write a Black character. It then asks the reader questions about their knowledge and understanding of race and racism. Exploring the popular representation of law and order, healthcare and celebrity in the entertainment industry, and comparing this with th...

Masterful storytelling - Takalani M Wisani Maluleke is juggling three jobs to keep the lights on while caring for her mother and her younger brother. Life in Soweto has made her tough, but then she meets the Bafokeng brothers, heirs to the feared Marashea underworld. A story of power and love, a clash between honour and desire.

Go the Fuck to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate and refreshingly honest, it captures the familiar and unspoken tribulations of putting your child to bed for the night.Hilariously funny, this is a breath of fresh air for parents new, old and expectant*.(*You should probably not read this to your children.)

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This moving story set in the slums of Soweto during the Apartheid era. It is narrated by Thandi, a resilient 12-year-old girl. Through her young yet sharp perspective, the story exposes the terrible political, social, and economic realities faced by Black South African youth. Thandi exposes a life filled with fear, poverty, lack of resources, and state-enforced segregation. Eventually, she was propelled out of the slums to worldwide mus...

Devastation tastes a lot like ash in your mouth.It feels like looming death hanging over your bones.It sounds like the violent shattering of your soul.It has a rotting smell much like that of rotting hearts…
But most of all, devastation looks like the beautiful, fiery girl with her fake sincerity and sweet lies that fall from her lips.She thinks we’re somehow an option that she can discard at any fucking time.Does it...

Rivalry. Deceit. Secret Kisses.Here’s the 411 you should know:It’s a warzone.It’s the breeding ground for losers, jealous broken-hearted girls and acne covered fools with zero game.The disgustingly rich kids are vile, vindictive, popular will always be at the top.High school is simply, survival of the fittest. And I was the fittest of them all. Once.Once, before I was set up to take the fall for an attempted murder...

Deep always calls unto deep. The results? Reckless hate & catastrophe.Westbrook had four boys that ruled my life once. They were hell raisers:Cunning Athletes.Skilled Manipulators.Hateful Assholes.Gorgeous gods.Heartbreakers.Only I never counted on them breaking my heart as savagely as they did, sending me away when I needed them the most. Making me spiral into a vicious abyss of darkness where I’m haunted ...

A LONE JOURNEY The book is based on a journey of an individual and it answers all the questions which human beings have been asking for. For generations and generations and it brings us back to our Creator and confi rms the truth about ALL Religions and unites them to become one with each again.

This book is your guide to healing, rebuilding and transforming your life after an abusive relationship. 30 Days of Hope: Daily Inspiration for Healing Scars After An Abusive Relationship offers readers a beacon of light in the aftermath of darkness, providing daily doses of inspiration and support to help you regain your strength and rebuild your life.With this book, readers will benefit from:- Renewed resilience, self-love, and hope- An empowering and holistic appr...

This story is about a little girl with exceptional intelligence and strong psychic powers she sees what ordinary people cannot see and is frequented by angels. On one occasion the angels lead her to a remote area somewhere in Africa and they show her both the location and an ancient, magnificent object of Biblical mysteries. The object is still sought after to this day.

Can you write a Black character? Are they going to be authentic? Are you aware of the pitfalls writers often fall into when creating a character of colour?As a screenwriter you always want to have characters with real depth and authenticity, but too often Black characters fall victim to superficial tropes and negative stereotyping.By exploring popular representation of law and order, healthcare and celebrity in the entertainment industry, and comparing this...