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THE BIRTH OF A BOOK

4/7/2018

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It took FLORA DLODLO 38 years and 7 months to write her book.....
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....well sort of - rather she had 38 years and 7 months of practice in being married so she could write 'Navigating the Marriage Relationship' from an informed perspective.
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So having got it into print and published, she needed to have a launch - and where better than the WZ Library and in discussion with WZ member and psychologist Daphne Cooper. But first she'd had to get the writing right - and helping her do that was author, playwright, Life Righting teacher and doctor, Dawn Garisch - who as a follower of the medical humanities movement, had no small input post the manuscripts completion. She says 'Before you can communicate with others, first you need to know yourself .'
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Understandably the topic gave rise to a great deal of interesting discussion - and lots of equally interesting questions.
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But before a book can be printed and published, it needs to be edited, proofread, have a cover designed and be given an ISBN number - so said Tshepo Nketle owner of publishing company Lesedi House. Having struggled to get his own book published years ago, Tshepo now specialises in helping other would-be self-published authors realise their ambition and guides them through the process. He laughed as he told us that Flora was quite a demanding customer - especially when it came to covers. But the book is out and they have become good friends.
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After the discussion, there was much consultation......
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....a great deal of sharing....
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....interaction and advice.
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....and shining.....
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.....and signing....
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Till Flora's book was well and truly launched!
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And a copy donated to the Woman's Library - received by chief librarian Beryl Eichenberger with love from Flora. Thank you Mama Flora. ps the book is available through Lesedi House Publishers - find them on facebook or through Amazon and other online stores. If you would like a book lunch at the Woman's Library - contact us on info@womanzonect.co.za
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