I'm a South African writer, living in one of the most challenging, troubled and inspiring countries in the world, on one of the most beautiful and difficult continents. So the stories I write usually have a double agenda - to portray the complexity of place and character around me, while still creating a good, fun, enjoyable read. My writing journey has taken me through many different landscapes, from award-winning young adult novels (now out of print), to adult fiction to biographical novel (about the South African San people) and some children's thrown in. I'm part of South African initiati more...