Monday, 23 January 2012

Still Needs Reviews at Amazon

Its been a hectic week for me and a little boring.  My main computer had crushed down without any warning and left me wondering and panting for a quick solution.  I had to look out for a temporary solution and find an old, rickety computer that I never thought it would work to help me fill the space.  But thank God it manages very well, even though it keeps on freezing from time to time.  It's really frustrating.

The AFCON has already kicked off and the first matches has been much delight for us in Southern Africa.  Zambia and Angola has made us proud, by winning their first encounters against the giants from West Africa.  What a joy it is!  I am too sure that Botswana, The Mighty Zebras, will do well against Ghana.  Honetly, I have no doubt about it.  Zebras didn't qualify by fluke, we beat the so-called African giants in the likes of Tunisia nad Togo in the qualifying games.  Then I do not see why we will loose against Ghana.

I still have a challenge of seeing the Messenger selling like other kindle books written by new authors like me.  I need at least few reviews from readers like you.  Please do not hesitate to leave a word.  Your criticism is more important than anything else.  After all, critics is what writers need.

I have started working on my second novel, which I am taking more time to perfect and spend some more cash on it.  The novel will be out by the beginning of March this year and will keep you updated.

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

The Messenger is out at Amazon!

Dear Friends and family;

Just wanted to let you know that my novel,'The Messenger' was published today as an e-book by Amazon.  This book is a short novel set in Serowe, Botswana.  It's centred around  the life of a young girl, Manoni, who has been considered a dummy by everyone at school, but later transforms herself into an academic star.  The story is written in simple, captivating and inspiring language and will leave you wanting for more.
I hope you'll take time to check it out at Amazon.com.

Here is a direct link to my author profile and book page, where you will also have a chance to buy the book with your credit/debit card: www.amazon.com/-/e/B006STP7Y6
For in case you don't have kindle reader, it's downloaded free for both windows and mac users.  The process is a s easy as pie.  If you are not sure contact me at; onkete@gmail.com

Wont you also take a moment to spread a word about my book to everyone you know?

Thank you so much for your support.

Yours truly,
Onkabetse Nkete

Thursday, 29 December 2011

Delay is not a denial

I have heard it by my pastor one day that a 'delay is not a denial.  I really agree with him 100%, because many a times we tend to take short cuts, and never take time to learn and do things accordingly. My book did not publish in Amazon but rather I received an e-mail that I ommited some other important things, though the conversion was excellent.
I like learning things my own way and stop depending on people fro almost everything, that is why I buy lot of books to keep my mind fresh and learned.  Before I attempted to publish this book I went into a series of self-study by 'how to books' by those who have knowledge in e-books and internet marketing.  I do not regret at all, not at all!
I am so happy to announce that I will be a contributing editor for our church magazine, which will be published by youth department monthly.  It's really an exciting moment for me and my career as it will keep me busy doing what I Love most.  Whenever i'm given an opportunity to write, I feel so empowered.  
Hope my novel will be out by tomorrow of the day after.

Thursday, 22 December 2011

My Novel at Amazon

Hi everyone;

I have been reading, meditating and doing all that I can to come this far.  To me it has been an uphill battle, trying to connect with as many people as I can to this global village on the cyberspace.  Thank God I managed to publish my novel today on Amazon Kindle Publishing.  It all started after I took a bullet and shot myself right on the head, anyway, by the mercy of God I didn't die to declare his Glory upon my life.  I bought an e-book(The Indie Authors Guide To Publishing) by one gentleman called Gary McLaren.  This book was really an eye opener to me.  Before hand I have been connecting with whoever was willing to help me on facebook, LinkedIn , twitter. Even though I got some help there and there, it was not really enough or straight to the point like this gentleman's book.  I do not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who want to start out on publishing his/ her e-book for the very first time.  All what you need is in there.  Try it and you will not regret.

My book is a short novel entitled "The Messenger".  The Messenger is an inspiring story of one young girl, Manoni, whose life has seen both the bad, ugly and the good.  She was bullied, tormented by her peers at school and everybody called her a dummy.  In fact, she never got anything right, until she decided it's enough with the devil!  She transforms herself into being a star academically and becomes an envy.  The story is set in the village of Serowe, Botswana.  Hope you'll grab a copy for yourself and loved ones, and please don't forget to leave a word.

I'm really anticipating good times for the upcoming year, 2012, and hope to keep networking and making more friends and the two countries I live in; Africa and the world!