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This weekend brought the sad news that the great Wilbur Smith has passed away. What a rich literary legacy he leaves - forty-nine books that have thrilled hundreds of millions of readers worldwide. When the Lion Feeds, his debut novel featuring the Courtney family, is surely one of the most unforgettable South African novels ever. The Anglo-Zulu War; the gold rush; diamonds and dust; the thrill of the wild; gripping adventure; the rawness and untamed beauty of Africa; the call of Africa – it’s all there. So much so that a friend of mine responded to that call. A famous lepidopterist, Steve, who emigrated from the UK to SA decades ago and has contributed immeasurably to the knowledge of southern African butterflies, credits that book for changing his life. “When the Lion Feeds is one of those iconic African stories, along with a few others, that got me out here,” he says.
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Such is the power of writing.
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RIP Wilbur Smith and thank you for the wonderful stories.
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The Shadow King: Protection is promised but not guaranteed
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The voice of the Shadow King, the Inner Patriarch in women, echoes through the ages, robbing them of their feminine authenticity and their agency.
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Author: Ashley Dowds
"Where lies your landmark, seamark, or soul's star?"
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List 3 successes: coping with a crisis of confidence
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Coping with a crisis of confidence can limit creativity. Experts give advice on overcoming this crisis time.
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Why your writing matters on YouTube
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The words that accompany your YouTube videos, once you’ve created them*, are a big part of how hard your channel, video and/or YouTube community at large will work for your brand or message. So never discount, half-arse, or rush the writing part. Every YouTube video can, and should be, organically optimised to derive the most value.
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Restaurants have changed dramatically over 3 decades.
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Have restaurants changed dramatically over 3 decades? You bet they have. Good or Bad? You decide after reading Peter Ucko's thoughts
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Sinister underbelly of missing Kruger millions myth exposed on new website
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To what extent was Kruger's extended family and close associates involved in the looting of the Zuid Afrikansche Republiek
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Doing nothing, going nowhere: Reflections of an urban mystic
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In a place of nowhere that is everywhere we can ask vital questions, sense our interconnectedness with all that is/isn't, and reframe our perspective.
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Disclaimer: The opinions and ideas expressed in this newsletter are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Safrea or its members.
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