Donna Kay Kakonge

PRAISE FOR THREE QUARTERSDonna Kakonge's new collection of creative non-fiction shows humanity at its best and worst, whether she is depicting malevolent teen boys and girls in the heartless school environs of Cosburn Public School or the quirky loveable family members in St. Vincent. In every story, Donna does not waver from her fearless storytelling in which the truth is told at any cost. What results are stories that will make you both laugh and cry? Kakonge's stories never disappoint. - Laura Lush, Governor General's nominee

PRAISE FOR THREE QUARTERSDonna Kakonge's new collection of creative non-fiction shows humanity at its best and worst, whether she is depicting malevolent teen boys and girls in the heartless school environs of Cosburn Public School or the quirky loveable family members in St. Vincent. In every story, Donna does not waver from her fearless storytelling in which the truth is told at any cost. What results are stories that will make you both laugh and cry? Kakonge's stories never disappoint. - Laura Lush, Governor General's nominee Very strong, very vivid writing. I feel as if I am seeing and hearing the events right there in front of my eyes. I like the way Donna captures the language of the child, the young person, then the adult. The stories and writing are unapologetically real. She has a strong, confident style. I just really like her fresh, brave, unvarnished style of writing. - Cynthia Reyes, Author, Communications ExpertFrom the first chapter, Three Quarters manages to draw you in so that you sympathize with the main character who happens to be the author. She is just ten years old when we first meet her, and both the tone and writing style match her age. The innocent and tender language makes you feel as if this story is crafted by a child. As the young girl ages though, so does the method of expression. Suddenly the writing is too mature to be written by a child. There is a simple description of sitting on a bench at a mall with her siblings and another touching scene describing the day she brought her Dad to class, but then we move closer to the current day and a harsher tone as an author, Donna Kakonge describes the offensive language she encounters on a bus ride. Stark reality kicks in as she is reminded on that bus ride of a horrible incident from her childhood- Donna's innocence is lost and the writing turns candid. How appropriate that the writing style transitions as the character ages. After all, Three Quarters is about growth and change. It traces the stages of the writer's life, including success and disappointments from childhood to the present day. The story is often warm and tender. At other times it is frank. - Teresa Madaleno-Long, Freelance Writer and Media Relations Consultant

This book is the third edition of the How To Talk To Crazy People series of books.

A tale of a Canadian-Ugandan family who has their challenges but is thriving in their new homeland is the basis of these stories, plus stories of cats named Harvey in alleyways, and a black and Korean couple who are also making a life for themselves in Canada, a place that was always their home.

Fascinating short stories that are linked that is highly appropriate for teenagers.

Two short stories about multiculturalism in Canada. 33333333.

I am the author of one hundred books. I have fifteen clients that I have worked with to help them successfully publish their books, even through traditional publishing methods. Currently, I am working with two clients. One of them is a return client that is writing her second book. I have an online magazine Donna Magazine that shows my portfolio. It is at http: //kakonged.com. As part of my flat rate quote, I will do promotional work for your book, help you with the self-publishing, get the book into libraries and get it widely distributed online through such places as Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and iBook through iTunes. I can also help you to create an audiobook through Audible ACX with Amazon. I can also help you to get the book into independent bookstores as well translated into other languages, all for this low-priced bid. My resume is attached. I look forward to hearing from you soon in order to hire me

Alabanza de como hablar con loco "Un raro y honesto relato de la mania, la depresion y la psicosis ...el libro para leer si quieres entender el sufrimiento de las personas con enfermedades mentales y el valor crudo que una mujer puede reunir. Donna lucha financieramente, socialmente, sexualmente y espiritualmente para encontrar la paz de los minions del infierno que habitan su mente. " - Katherine Tapley-Milton, autora de Mind Full of Scorpions.

Through the power of the Internet, the popularity of www.donnakakonge.com and Donna Magazine: http://kakonged.wordpress.com the knowledge of the writer - me, Donna Kakonge - I bring to you effective tools and tips for writing creative non- fiction. This book is meant to prepare you for the world of creative non-fiction writing and to make a living at it either full-time, part-time, or as supplemental income. With the World Wide Web, magazines, newspapers, television, radio, advertising, marketing, public relations and publishing - there are many oceans of opportunity out there for creative non-fiction writers.

Taken from the best of Donna Magazine that can be found at: http: //kakonged.wordpress.com on the Internet comes a book that you can take with you anywhere

Writing is one of the hardest jobs in the world - and this book will give you the help you need to crack the market. Everything you wanted to know about the writing business and how to write with exercises included is all for you.