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THE WORLD - Patricia, (No City Provided,) AUSTRIA:

SUBJECT: Monday Morning

Hello,

I just wanted to ask if you have the Monday morning article by S.A Afolabi who won the Caine prize 2005.

Your website is the bomb.

Merry xmas,
Patricia


ROD RESPONDS:

Patricia, thanks for your kind words. They are appreciated. The writer you mention was not one of our nominees. I'm sure you can get information about this story at the Caine Prize site. Good luck!

From Frances S., New Orleans, LA, USA

SUBJECT: A Kindred Spirit

Hello Mr. Amis,

I'm a writer and editor about to wrap up a brief association with ACORN. I was lamenting with [name withheld] last night and she said we had some things in common. I've been reading G21.com this afternoon and I've enjoyed my stay there. I was also excited to see your new book published by Lulu.

I considered Lulu for a publishing project and I've had a couple suggestions about putting together interviews and images for a book on post-Katrina New Orleans. I would love to get some feedback from you on using Lulu and self-publishing a Katrina-related project ...

... I'm very disappointed by my experiences with ACORN, but I believe in the mission of helping our people more than ever.

I do like the idea of publishing a book that could aid the rebuilding effort. Any thoughts?

Frances S.


ROD RESPONDS:

Frances,

Thanks for writing and your kind words for g21.net.

As to working with Lulu. I'd say it's a snap if you bear in mind that you are the publisher. It's an easy platform on which to operate. That challenge of being a publisher is that you're your promotional department, as well, and that is where the real work lies. Cheers!

From A.J., Nairobi, KENYA

SUBJECT: reader's comment

Received a wonderful email from a gentleman named Alexander E. ... an extract of which follows:

"I came across your writings when I browsed through the G21 online magazine. Actually, it was more of a voracious feeding on the whole buffet of G21's excellent "Africa" series, than a casual jaded browsing (I would prefer to affect the latter impression - but I doubt that I can sufficiently veil my enthusiasm). I found you in the company of such excellent writers as Binyawanga Wainaina (whose trail had led me to G 21 in the first place) and Mphuthumi Ntabeni, and I liked your sparkling style."

Hope your new year is off to a good start.

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From Ngozi Razak-Soyebi, Jos, NIGERIA

SUBJECT: Good News!

Dear Rod,

Guess what?? I won the Macmillan Writer's Prize for Africa!? It was announced officially yesterday.? I'm so excited, I could scream for joy.? I give God all the praise, and I'd like to thank you for being so understanding with me these past few months.

Finally, I'm making money as a writer.? Perhaps, I do belong to that?ten per cent of writers who will earn a living from their writing. You never know, do you?

Warm regards,
Ngozi.?


From Simiyu Barasa, Nairobi, KENYA

SUBJECT: Congratulations to Ngozi

Hi Rod,

yeah, i saw her shortlisted and feels so good to hear she won it. Congrats to Ngozi, and to G21 for being associated with a winner. Many more to come to the G21 family? Hope so.

simiyu barasa,
Nairobi Kenya


From Steve Ogah, Lagos, NIGERIA

SUBJECT: Congrats to Ngozi

Hello,

I?am glad to learn of your recent success in the Macmillian contest. It's a further testimony to the brillance you have shown on the world's magazine.

I hope to see your "cyber cake" soon{remember the one you shared with your daughter?}

Looking forward to more accolades for you as i continue to read your works whereever i can find them.

Cheers,
Steve Ogah.


From Mphuthumi Ntabeni, East London, SOUTH AFRICA

SUBJECT: Another Winner!

Wonderful, wonderful news Rod, Ngozi deserves all the acclolades she gets and more. All the best for you too. Halala! to G21 too. Halala!

Mpush?

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