Maldives! Where girls are flogged, and sometimes jailed, for being sexually abused if they cannot dig up four witnesses; on the bright side, dogs are banned so the daily road-cleaning ladies never have to wrangle dog-shit. From research, I believe I am only the second person to write about living in the Maldives (apart from … Continue reading Book Submission – My Muslims: Killing it in Maldives Insha’Allah
Dear Literary Agent [a Query Letter]
Dear Literary Agent I am seeking representation for My Muslims: Killing It in Maldives Insha’Allah, a memoir of 85,000 words. The Maldives: where girls are flogged and jailed for being sexually abused if they cannot dig up four witnesses. On the bright side, dogs are banned so the daily road-sweeping ladies never have to wrangle … Continue reading Dear Literary Agent [a Query Letter]
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Street in Male' Maldives - Courtesy of Google Images A five-star hotel. A very lovely warm night near the Equator. A waiter glides by with a large Bami Goreng bedecked with a handsome lettuce leaf that elects to … Continue reading Maldives 11
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Water Villas, Maldives Resort Many people in Villingili do not have running water and have to fill up lots of plastic bottles each day from a special pump. It is not unusual to see a whole family in the sea shampooing their hair. * I don’t have TV but sometimes see it as some people … Continue reading Maldives 10
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HOW TO FIND A LITERARY AGENT FOR NON-FICTION [BY JERICHO WRITERS]
NB I have put the link to the full article (and the site) at the end if you wish to read the rest of this article; the site is a real find! HOW TO FIND A LITERARY AGENT FOR NON-FICTION (by Jericho Writers) "Here’s how to find non-fiction literary agents, what kinds of non-fiction … Continue reading HOW TO FIND A LITERARY AGENT FOR NON-FICTION [BY JERICHO WRITERS]
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What I learned self publishing 9 books (is self publishing dead?) by Yann Girard
[I am re-blogging this post by Yann Girard via link below.] http://yanngirard.typepad.com/yanns_blog/2017/03/what-i-learned-self-publishing-9-books.html I've self published 9 books over the past four years. I know. Self publishing isn't anything special anymore. Still, I wanted to talk a little bit about my experience. Simply because you only hear about the people who have a hell lot of success self publishing books. You … Continue reading What I learned self publishing 9 books (is self publishing dead?) by Yann Girard
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A Response to: “Why I Gave Up the Dream of Getting Published” by Jessica Davidson
https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/59652826/posts/13232 My post below is in response to the above-named (see link also). I thought this article demonstrated tremendous insight. I know nothing of your novel-writing but I too have been studying the (new) publishing world for about five years. I realised a while ago that my query letter was rubbish; there were no spelling … Continue reading A Response to: “Why I Gave Up the Dream of Getting Published” by Jessica Davidson
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Biyadhoo Resort 07/2017 A new shoe-shop has opened in Villingili but the owner is taking no chances and has diversified. You might enter looking for footwear but you are just as likely to emerge with the latest in tinned tuna. * Take my first adult English class (8.30 pm – 10.00 pm). There are eleven students and … Continue reading Maldives 9
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My Entry #6
"You've heard of the glass ceiling; welcome to the foam ladder."
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My Entries #1 – #5
This is definitely not what I thought they meant by achieving a 'work-life balance.' #5 "I think we need to readdress the terms of the ivory donor scheme with you-know-who. " #4 "I just do not believe that all those ruff layers are from her real, actual friends." #3 "So, the mugger … Continue reading My Entries #1 – #5
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Chakku - Indian Staff Member HIH Find a great shop in Villingili called Apollo. Alongside the cabbages and curry paste, it boasts a selection of special creams for: armpit-whitening, nipple-pinkening and Lady a Vergin (don’t ask). There’s also, Dr James’ Traditional Medicine (since 1969) Slimming Capsules. The marketing message screams in large black lettering: Oil come out … Continue reading Maldives 8
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The Author by the HIH Pool On the way home I have tea in a café, choosing noodles and mango juice. The chap who brings the juice is about thirty and sits down. He has noodles but they are his. After a little quiet reflection of the noodles and me, he asks, “Where is your husband, Madam?” “I don’t … Continue reading Maldives 7
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