Commented a friend recently.
She was referring to the plethora of books by local celebrities that are being published these days. In particular, she was talking about books written by people who are not writers per se. That is, people who do not earn their living from writing.
Indeed when one looks around it does seem as if everyone who is anybody has a book out. There is the socialite - Khanyi Mbau - with her "Bitch, please! I'am Khanyi Mbau"(ghost written by Lesley Mofokeng). Gareth Cliff - the 5FM breakfast show host and DJ - had his book( Gareth Cliff on Everything) published last year. Anele Mdoda - the 94.7 Highveld Stereo drive time show host - is featured in a series of pocket-sized books called 'The Youngsters'. Her book is entitled - "It Feels Wrong to Laugh, But...." and is edited by Mandy Wiener. In this 'Youngsters' series there is also a book by Danny K - the singer. The latest to have her book published is Redi Tlhabi - the 702 talk show host. Hers is called - "Endings & Beginnings: A story of Healing"
I told my friend that this proliferation of books by people in the public eye, even if ghost written as some are, is something good. This may just kick start a reading revolution here in Mzansi. After reading these books by people they admire, the man in the street will be tempted to try books by bona fide writers.
This growth in the reading audience will encourage people who love to write to write more books. In fact, this growth will encourage everyone to try their hand at writing a book. I told my friend to give it a bash herself. Why ever not?
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