Manka the Woman-Child

Hey my good people!

I have finally finished my novella – roughly about 160 pages – MANKA THE WOMAN-CHILD, and I’m absolutely thrilled.

After getting such great reviews from published writers at AuthorsDen I thought I should try my hand at writing a book. I wanted to do something that would be entertaining as well as educative. So I thought a story addressing cross-cultural issues as well as socio-economic issues teenage girls face would be ideal. The character Manka was then born. In her journey to coming of age, Manka will face issues such as pregnancy, circumcision, sugar daddies, prostitution et cetera. The target group of readers I am looking at is teenagers and young adult. I tried to keep the language as simple as possible. MANKA THE WOMAN-CHILD is my first book of a series of novellas.

I would now like to have it published – but I thought I should not rush it before seeking advice from friends. I understand that the publishing industry is a competitive (serious publishing) and that it can be complex at times.

I have contacted some agents and I already have a bunch of them who are looking forward to reading it. However, as I stated above, before I send it to them, I would like to show it to my friends first and will do any necessary revising before I show it to the agents.

Please do let me know if you are interested in reading it – and commenting.  If you are do leave a message in the comment box and I will forward you the manuscript.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanking you,

Sandie.  

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