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  •   My Blog: August 2008

    26 August 08

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    "Superb Translation"
    25 August 08

    Luke's translation of Eben Venter's 'Trencherman' was reviewed in the Sunday Times by Professor Leon de Kok on Sunday. He described the translation as SUPERB!
    I am so proud, I feel like I'm going to burst out of my skin, like a sausage on the braai. He worked so hard...
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    www.Hayibo.com's breaking news on Liewe Heksie
    21 August 08

    Tom Eaton is a genius. I wish he would come for tea. This is what he wrote on his satirical website Hayibo.com.

    Bitter and disillusioned Liewe Heksie packing for Perth

    BLOMMELAND. They call her Liewe Heksie but Lavinia is her name. She's the cleverest witch she knows, and she's even been...
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    Saucy Sal is a very bad woman
    17 August 08

    Sally Howes is a very bad woman.
    I went to stay with her last weekend to do an inspection of her children, Will and Joe, and her husband Cap'n Dick.
    "Will and Joe and the Great Pirate Rescue" is about to go to the printers, and I needed to check...
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    Isidingo
    05 August 08

    I have been longing for a new dog to replace Percy. Someone who adores me, thinks I am perfect and forgives even my unforgiveable faults. I've given up expecting this from Luke (to his relief) so it had to be a dog.
    The dog rescue association DARG had this gorgeous...
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