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Book launch: It's a Pity I didn't Bring any Swords

Posted on Sat April 9, 2022.

Martin Hatchuel launched 'It's a Pity I didn't Bring any Swords' at Tapas & Oysters Knysna on 29 September, 2021

Tapas & Oysters Knysna

  • Thank you Andrew and your entire crew for an awesome adventure in the rain!

Visit Tapas & Oysters Knysna here 

Blake Linder, Knysna-Plett Herald

  • 'Hatchuel said in his interview that he recommends the book for "kids from nine to ninety-nine", and that the history of the area is rich with opportunities for works of fiction.'
  • 'Originally planned for the playground at the Thesen Harbour Town venue, the party had to be moved indoors due to heavy rain - but, as most of the guests remarked, the weather was appropriate to the story.'

Read Blake Linder's article, "Knysna author launches children's adventure novel" here.

Sagree Chetty and SABC News

Thanks reporter Sagree Chetty, cameraman Sphiwe Hobasi, and SABC News for the awesome video above.

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