Month: November 2019
Amie: An African Adventure by Lucinda E Clarke
I don’t remember seeing this before Tanya – thank you so much 🙂
From the start readers will recognise this author has an excellent command of words. The way the scenes, emotions, tensions, etc. are conveyed draws the reader in enabling them to easily visualise the situations, disappointments, apprehensions and fears the protagonist, Amie, encounters and experiences. Occasionally it may appear the author is going to go into too much detail however, she never does. The information provided enables the reader to fully comprehend what is happening without every minute and unnecessary aspect or detail being drawn out. The reader is never left wondering. The words more than paint a picture.
It is sometimes possible to mistake this for a memoir, which it is not. For example, the disappointment felt on a family visit is heartfelt and realistically imparted. The author is evidently an acute observer of people and life. It is also clear she has drawn upon her own experiences.
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Lucinda E Clarke
A great idea to feature books that travel the world and help build bridges through greater understanding. Thank you Rebecca 🙂
Bendideia Publishing welcomes Lucinda E Clarke today, and she’ll talk a bit about her award-winning Amie in Africa series.
- Amie African Adventure
- Amie and the Child of Africa
- Amie Stolen Future
- Amie Cut for Life
- Amie Savage Safari
Link to Amie video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhMEGM9apRM
About the Books
Location: The stories are all set in the mythical country of Togodo, a cross between Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa. I also include a visit to Zimbabwe and to Durban where I lived for many years.
Genre: Adventure / thriller
Audience: Suitable for teens onwards, very little swearing or sex. I’d be happy for my grandchildren to read them.
Time period: set in the 1990s through to modern day.
Interview
Tell us a little about Amie African Adventure.
After I wrote my personal autobiography where all the facts were in place, I stepped out of my comfort zone and wondered…
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