Anna Wilde’s story doesn’t move toward safety. It goes deeper — into what survival leaves behind. The sequel to Girl in the Pickle Jar is set between Durban and London, where Anna is pulled back into a world that refuses to release her. Danny’s murder opens the door, but what follows drags her further: a cousin dead […]
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Clifftina Thistle-Heft exposes the disappearance of factual accuracy in The Salt Path. A book club’s startling realisation cast doubt on the narrative’s authenticity. Eyewitnesses last reported ‘Fact’ vanishing amid ambiguous adaptations, while the publisher prioritised emotional resonance over literal integrity, provoking outrage in literary circles.
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“ADMIT ONE” is a satirical digital play exploring addiction, delusion, and the complexities of friendship through the lens of an intervention. With no clear resolutions, it challenges perceptions of reality and blurs lines between the savior and the saved, inviting readers to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and their relationships.
‘Non-Sappy Human’ auditions lead to rejection while exploring the absurdity of life through ‘Homo Sappy Quirks’ on Substack. This modern realism blends lyrical essays, digital dramas, and inner dialogues, capturing the chaotic yet humorous essence of daily existence. Join for introspection or exit stage left; the choice is yours.
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Is being a gold digger the same as digging for gold? A feminist take on money, agency, judgement, and transactional relationships.
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A Note on Witnessing Without Rescue There are momentsthat arrive like mirrors,reflecting your past selfwith such claritythey halt the breath. You stood in the half-lightof spring,phone to your ear,listening to her voice—a voice that once was yours.Trembling hope.Circular reasoning.The ache mistakenfor care. Two winters ago,you whispered the same justifications,built scaffolds of explanationfor why you had
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Reckoning with Disgrace and the Human Condition I return to Disgrace. Often in thought. I first read it when it was published, 1999. I’ve read it at least fifteen times since. I was already writing – fragments in journals. But Disgrace made me want more. It made me want to write a book, be an author. It struck me deeply
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This piece explores Ricky Gervais’ critique of societal hypocrisy around childlessness, particularly in response to Pope Francis’ remarks. Gervais challenges the idea that those who choose not to have children should be questioned, while religious figures – who remain childless by choice – feel entitled to judge them. The post argues that having children is a personal decision, not a moral obligation, and questions whether celibate, childless leaders should have any say in the matter.
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A Call to Action Against Hate Culture (A Short Reads Available Now on Kindle!) Have you ever silenced yourself out of fear of judgment or being cancelled? Do you worry about taking a stand on a controversial issue? Unfortunately, the world can’t wait for our anxieties to subside… In today’s world, a toxic culture of
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Since beginning her studies at Cambridge in October 2023, the author has been revising her debut novel, ‘Girl in the Pickle Jar’, with a Cambridge editor focusing on minor edits. A sequel is forthcoming, and a sneak peek of the cover has been shared.
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Sunrise Symphony: Soul Stirring Africa London houses my writing room, but my true sanctuary sprawls thousands of kilometres away under the African sun. Here, at Return Africa Pafuri Tented Camp, the bush awakens with a birdsong symphony, each note pierces dawn’s canvas. I watch mug in hand, muffin melting on my tongue, from the deck overlooking the
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Hello, Readers! I’m excited to announce that my ebooks, Girl in the Pickle Jar & NO BULL Help Yourself, are both available as part of a promotion on Smashwords through to January 1 2024 as part of their 2023 End of Year Sale! This is a chance to get 50% off my books, along with books from other great authors, at
Welcome to my writing home, Nicola Ann Words. Excited to have my website live and to post my first blog. I’m Nicola, a South African native who has intermittently lived in London since 2000. A writer, photographer, artist and adventurer. I’ve self-published my debut novel, Girl in the Pickle Jar, and a non-fiction book, NO
