These are some of the books I've written. Back in the day, Debbie's Story, published in South Africa, was a bestseller. 1997, my first book and it was life-changing, not only for me but for thousands of abused women who saw that healing from rape or childhood abuse was possible. And I got to discover I could write.
The next book, A New Life in New Zealand, (in collaboration with my friend Surita Nortje) was also well received. A guidebook on living in Godzone, it sold in places like America, Germany and the UK and everyone wanted to live in New Zealand.
I thought I was on a roll. It wasn't the writing that was difficult (of course it is, anyone who has tried to write a novel will tell you) but it was afterwards. Publishing in New Zealand, I found, was defunct. Getting a novel published today in New Zealand you need a miracle.
Which is why so many talented Kiwis are going the independent route. That in itself is hard. While you have complete control over content and production you have to do all the marketing yourself. Book stores generally are unsympathetic, as are libraries. So, we use the web. Secret weapon.
You may ask, why bother? Because if you're a writer you have to write. It's like breathing. You make something out of nothing; you create someone out of nothing, you create a place out of nothing, you create a situation out of nothing. Then you put it all together and you have something.
Marianne Williamson said: It is said that fiction is where someone gets to tell the truth.
I like that.
The next book, A New Life in New Zealand, (in collaboration with my friend Surita Nortje) was also well received. A guidebook on living in Godzone, it sold in places like America, Germany and the UK and everyone wanted to live in New Zealand.
I thought I was on a roll. It wasn't the writing that was difficult (of course it is, anyone who has tried to write a novel will tell you) but it was afterwards. Publishing in New Zealand, I found, was defunct. Getting a novel published today in New Zealand you need a miracle.
Which is why so many talented Kiwis are going the independent route. That in itself is hard. While you have complete control over content and production you have to do all the marketing yourself. Book stores generally are unsympathetic, as are libraries. So, we use the web. Secret weapon.
You may ask, why bother? Because if you're a writer you have to write. It's like breathing. You make something out of nothing; you create someone out of nothing, you create a place out of nothing, you create a situation out of nothing. Then you put it all together and you have something.
Marianne Williamson said: It is said that fiction is where someone gets to tell the truth.
I like that.
Hello, I'm Jenny. I live in New Zealand with my husband, Howard, and a teen-aged cat called Anzac - you know the sort, sleeps in 'til midday, grabs the car-keys and parties all night. I love reading, playing classical guitar, cats and the colour turquoise. I hate the PC Nazis (which you'll notice in my more humorous books). I am a member of the Te Aroha Writing Group that meets fortnightly to share, critique knock each other around when we get it wrong and slap each other on the back when we get it right.
I have another few books in the chute. After the encouraging and resounding success of Out of Poland and The Lives of Alice Pothron - both WWII stories - I am researching another two Polish stories; each a different aspect of the wartime tragedy that took place in that country.
I've been writing for twenty years and plan on another twenty; so stick around!
If you don't like using Amazon feel free to buy directly from me. Just email me from this website (go to the Contact page). All books are $25.00 (NZ dollar) plus postage. I tend to send out books the same day I receive an order. (I'm funny that way.)
I have another few books in the chute. After the encouraging and resounding success of Out of Poland and The Lives of Alice Pothron - both WWII stories - I am researching another two Polish stories; each a different aspect of the wartime tragedy that took place in that country.
I've been writing for twenty years and plan on another twenty; so stick around!
If you don't like using Amazon feel free to buy directly from me. Just email me from this website (go to the Contact page). All books are $25.00 (NZ dollar) plus postage. I tend to send out books the same day I receive an order. (I'm funny that way.)
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The Siegel family of New Zealand knew nothing of their relatives until we opened the suitcase that had been hidden under the house for forty years. We discovered the story of a family who lived in a small Polish town and whose lives were snuffed out when Hitler and his German Army rampaged through Poland in 1939.
This book returned their family to them and gave them a history. This book will give you a clear idea of the war in Poland, the suffering of both Jews and Gentiles and the heroism of those who saved the Jews from extinction. It is now available at Amazon.com or through this website. |
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