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01 Fiction Stories, imagination and unforgettable characters 02 Memoir & Biography Real lives, personal journeys and lasting legacies 03 Romance Love stories, relationships and second chances 04 Poetry Words, rhythm and emotion distilled onto the page 05 Faith & Inspiration Reflection, purpose, encouragement and hope 06 Children & Young Readers Adventures and stories for growing imaginations

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4 booksRomance

Collette May

Collette May Bio I am a creator of romance fiction with characters who are flawed, hurt, and struggling with demons from their past, but who finds that love…

Romance
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Graeme May
2 booksMemoir & Biography

Graeme May

Graeme May Bio I am proudly South African. The countries of the African continent have made me who I am. It has given me the experiences I write…

Memoir & Biography
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Lezel Pockpass
3 booksFiction · Poetry

Lezel Pockpass

Lezel Pockpass Bio My name is Lezel Pockpass. I always see myself sitting in a quiet place, making notes and typing (with coffee of course). A book and…

FictionPoetry
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Piet Minnaar
1 bookMemoir & Biography

Piet Minnaar

Piet Minnaar Bio Ek is Piet Minnaar. Predikant, eggenoot, pa, oupa, broer en oom. Boorling van Ceres maar kind van die wêreld. My stap deur die lewe word…

Memoir & Biography
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