I am a young man from South Africa, in the field of construction. I started writing my first novel in Matric (12th grade) which I have yet to publish. I attended Wits University... That was half a decade ago.Now, I have successfully self-published my first novel, The Bowman's Apprentice and Other Stories and since gotten it in some book stores. I have already written my second book (first novel) and preparing to publish that. I've had radio interviews, been featured in the newspaper. On the work front, I'm a Candidate Construction Manager in the South African council of construction professionals and beginning my postgrad in Quantity Surveying.
Liquid - solvent
This scene from Batman Begins always comes to mind when I'm writing a heroic character, particulary if they don't have super powers. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z1rUDiQJ758?start=81
Speed
Education - ontological
Instruct - Direct
As Sam sat at the bench in the train station, reading his newspaper, waiting for the 6PM train, he thought about how ridiculous it felt to be sitting all alone yet wearing his face mask. He had a mind to slip it down his face which was hidden behind the pages. The fact that the mask was fogging up his spectacles only served his motivation further. But Sam fought the urge as he stared at...
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I'd always found it odd seeing my brother as a father. I still remembered when we were kids, running around on the playground acting a fool. And now, he had a kid. When John had asked if I wanted to come with to pick him up, I'd said yes. Any chance to see my favourite nephew. Unfortunately, the storm brewing up above seemed to have found its figurtive counterpart as both John and J.J....
Added 26 Oct 2020 | Category Flash Fiction | Votes 10 | Avg Score 5 | Views 289 | 10 Comments
12th of April – Season 2 Penny Potgieter was not new to being the center of attention. As a teenager, she'd done some modeling with some mild success. In fact, her mother had high hopes that she could make good money from that even as a side job but Penny had passed. While she liked the idea of wearing an endless selection of clothes, she didn't like the objectification factor of...
Added 09 Apr 2021 | Category Drama | Votes 2 | Avg Score 5 | Views 116 | 1 Comment
5th of April – Season 2 Brenda Koek still couldn't believe what happened last night. They'd lost. They'd lost not just the relay race but their chance at regaining their titles... to that duo of basket cases. Blackcat Mathunzi and Fiona were still the reigning two-time Relay Baron and Baroness. After all the mind games, they had failed to overcome the spell-castors. Brenda...
Added 19 Mar 2021 | Category Drama | Votes 1 | Avg Score 5 | Views 141
21st of March – Season 2 Ruben Rothschild was a typical seventeen-year-old boy: fascinated by pretty girls, liked action movies and absolutely loved fast cars. That’s why he was so happy to have a Dad who was a reporter in the F-X Series. It’s too bad he was the worst of them. “Ruben,” said Wikus. “What’s on your mind, son?” They were currently making their way to the Festival...
Added 23 Mar 2021 | Category Drama | Votes 1 | Avg Score 5 | Views 109
15th of March – Season 2 "Well, well, well. We meet again. You know, the last time you came to my office, hours before the show, you were conspiring to take Touch Mkhize's title. But considering that you're currently top of the division, I can't figure out what you could possibly be doing in my office." Indeed, the last time she was in his office, had been in October and he had been in...
Added 13 Mar 2021 | Category Drama | Votes 1 | Avg Score 5 | Views 158
8th of March – Season 2 John Kloof had been hearing about it all week: Mandla's middle-stage speech. The one where he had accepted his challenge but also exposed his personal business to the world. Now, not a day went by without at least one client asking how business was. They all thought he was going broke. But that was better than the ones that didn't say something to him but...
Added 06 Mar 2021 | Category Drama | Votes 1 | Avg Score 5 | Views 196
1st of March – Season 2 As Mandla Xulu walked towards the middle-stage, he wondered how things had come to this between him and John Kloof. After all, Amandla's Rebellion was over and neither of them were competing for the Formula-X Crown. So why couldn't they bury the hatchet? But as Mandla took a microphone and prepared his address, he remembered why it had come to this. It was...
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22nd of February – Season 2 Styles Sithole tried to relax as Formula-X King, Solo Magubane sped down the freeway in his Shelby Mustang GT500. "Okay, why are you driving so fast? We're not even late." King Solo gave him a giddy smile. "Because, Jose, when you own a high performance car, it's your duty to let it loose, you know, allow it to prowl." Styles scoffed. "Oh yeah," he...
Added 19 Feb 2021 | Category Drama | Votes 1 | Avg Score 5 | Views 151 | 1 Comment
15th of February - Season 2 Gauntlet III: No Holds Barred. As soon as Darcy Stevens had read the title of the race on Moodswing's announcement on Feeder , she knew she wanted in. That was the reason that she was sitting in front of Glenwood Jacobs in his office, lobbying to be involved. "So what do you say, Glen? Put me in the race." Glen smiled and they both knew why. This was...
Added 15 Feb 2021 | Category Drama | Votes 1 | Avg Score 5 | Views 167 | 1 Comment
In the first half of the season, join the F-X racers as they chase their dreams and try to prove themselves the best. From the Royal Tourney that kicks off the season to the unique racing events known as pay-per-views to the intense rivalries that see marriages tested and partnerships burnt to the...
In the second half of Stories of the Fuel Speedway, tensions are high as Africa's top racing series, Auto 1 begins to take note of Formula-X and its flagship show, Monday Night Fuel while Valentine's Day proves to be more about heartbreak than love. Meanwhile, a new King is born; a...
A high-octane young adult novel that chronicles the life of a teenage boy who comes home to South Africa only to find himself becoming embroiled in the dangerous world of underground motorsports. ...
Sam, Sarah, Doug, Selena and Eduardo are ordinary teenagers until they are thrown into the future where they are introduced to war between the human resistance and the superhuman pscybotics.Now, with no way home, these five kids must figure out a way to help tip the scales of the war in an effort...
In a world where the supernatural exist, the fates of six individuals become intertwined from across this ringed world. Vampires, werewolves, witches and angels alike all vie for power as the kingdoms of the world attempt to hold onto their rule. ...
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