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Bertha's World

Pierre
Cape Town
Carps Language
Cultural Identity
Drugs
When Darkness Falls
Bertha's Law
Crime
Gangsterism
Cade Flats
The Fourth Boy
Kenya
South Africa
Hunting
Self-Publishing
Democratic Republic Of the Congo
Circus Theater
Mount Kilimanjaro
Caravan Press
World War II
Staging Post

The untold stories are often the most interesting. Join Bertha’s World to find your next favourite fiction writer and discover stories and writers that you may not have heard about (but probably should), and the readers who enjoy them. This series of podcasts is named in the spirit of the quirky protagonist in the book Bertha’s Law, heroine for those who dare to be free. See my website for more ab... more

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Meet Mark Potterton, writer for Daily Maverick, semi-retired school  principal, director of an educational initiative for refugees in South Africa (three2six.co.za) and more. We discuss his writing for Daily Maverick and his new non-fiction b... more

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Technical producer Lisha Radjew interviews the podcast host! Hear about Pierre's own writing ambitions, opinions, books, and forthcoming projects.

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Nate Gillick is a fantasy author and is currently the marketing and community lead for the self-publishing platform Laterpress. We discuss his books and the innovation behind Laterpress, a platform that anyone interested in self-publishing should vis... more

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Meet Aimee Armstrong from Staging Post, the self-publishing arm supported by Jacana Media. If you are considering self-publishing, learn how Staging Post can help you with the support of a professional team from Jacana Media.

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The extraordinary writing journey of Sue Robertson Danells, author of Bittersweet, The Long Game, The Pledge and more. What started as an examination of her family history led to a discovery and subsequently her first novel. For more about Sue see: h... more

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Andrew published his first novel The Fourth Boy in 2025. I talk to him about his background in journalism and scriptwriting and the lead up to writing a fiction book. For more about the novel see the link to the book on the publisher’s website:

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Bertha is near the Chyulu Hills in southern Kenya. She has learnt about the planned trophy hunting of a tusker. The life of Bertha has become a lot more serious and unpredictable (even more so than before!) What will she do?

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A much more sinister episode, Bertha is working in a circus-cum-theatre near Goma on Lake Kivu in the DRC. This episode recounts her plot to free Alceste (a chimpanzee) and escape from the menacing Mathieu.

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Recent Guests

Aimee Armstrong
Publishing coordinator for Staging Post
Staging Post, an imprint of Jacana Media
Episode: Episode 7 Meet Aimee Armstrong from Staging Post and Jacana Media
Sue Robertson Danells
Author known for 'When Darkness Falls' and other novels
Episode: Episode 6: Meet author Sue Robertson Danells
Andrew Wilson
Author of The Fourth Boy
Caravan Press
Episode: Episode 5: Meet author Andrew Robert Wilson

Host

Bertha Sayers
Host of Bertha's World, she brings insights into the publishing industry and storytelling.

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#227
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Episode 7 Meet Aimee Armstrong from Staging Post and Jacana Media
Q: What does success look like to you, to the submitting author?
The question helps understand what a writer is trying to achieve, distinguishing between personal projects and those aiming for wider distribution.
Episode 5: Meet author Andrew Robert Wilson
Q: What advice do you have for aspiring authors considering self-publishing versus traditional publishing?
It depends on the individual; traditional publishing offers legitimacy but self-publishing has become more respected with various platforms available.
Episode 5: Meet author Andrew Robert Wilson
Q: What does writing success look like for you?
Success feels like receiving personal messages from readers expressing how the book impacted them.
Episode 6: Meet author Sue Robertson Danells
Q: What does writing success look like to you?
Success for Sue is when her writing touches someone emotionally, making a connection with the reader.
Episode 6: Meet author Sue Robertson Danells
Q: Can you tell us the lead up to that novel?
Sue spent over 30 years researching her family history, eventually discovering a disturbing secret about her second great uncle that inspired her to write 'When Darkness Falls'.

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Exploring the realm of fiction, this podcast highlights lesser-known writers and their captivating narratives, providing listeners with a diverse array of stories that challenge their perceptions of literature. Regularly featuring authors from various backgrounds, it shines a spotlight on their journeys, inspirations, and the intricacies of self-publishing, while also addressing broader themes like the struggles of writers, animal empathy, and societal issues. Each episode combines entertaining storytelling with insightful discussions, making it a unique platform for both writers and readers alike who are eager to discover new favorites in the literary world.

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