Amanzimtoti’s Elders’ Voice resident writer publishes fourth book
The avid writer only began putting pen to paper to share his stories in 2015, and now sees no end to the books he can churn out, which are generally available in both English and Afrikaans.
RESIDENT writer at an Elders’ Voice shared-living home, Pieter Schuurman, has just published his fourth book, titled ‘Mesmoordernaar’.
The avid writer only began putting pen to paper to share his stories in 2015, and now sees no end to the books he can churn out, which are generally available in both English and Afrikaans.
Pieter’s first book “My Verhouding met die Lewende God”, was also translated into an English version “My Relationship with the Living God”. He tried his hand at romance novels and wrote “Die Liefde Oorwin Alles” which was also published.
His fourth creation and a crime fiction, “Mesmoordernaar” tells the tale of a serial killer who, on his bloody rampage, focuses his hate-fuelled efforts into attempting to murder the daughter of a colleague he despises.
Pieter was raised in an Afrikaans-speaking household in Vereeniging. He moved around and lived in various inland areas, working in Secunda for a time. When he retired his children convinced him to make a move to the seaside, where he now resides. He admitted to struggling with the English language, but has clearly overcome any hurdles presented.
Matriculating in 1989 and when required to write an essay, Pieter explained that while he didn’t think much of his writing capability, he achieved a high mark.
On the completion of his first book’s English version, Pieter approached a British company who agreed to publish the book, but at a ghastly cost. They then referred him to an associate of theirs, who agreed to publish his book free of charge, and because he was recommended, his next two books would also be published free of charge. Potpourt Aksie has published his Afrikaans versions.
“God has been so good to me,” beamed Pieter, when explaining how everything has worked out for the very best.
Pieter shared that many of the incidences and characters of his stories have been inspired by his experience of living in one of The Elders’ Voice’s shared-living homes. In time he looks to write a book solely dedicated to the people and incidences that he has experienced with The Elders’ Voice.
Founder of the organisation, Joanne Herbst, commented that a book dedicated solely to the organisation’s happenings would work so well.
“These people have so much knowledge on history and so many hidden talents. Having this written out would be amazing,” she said.
Pieter also busies himself by making pickles, chutneys and the most delicious jams. When asked about his future creations, Pieter replied: “Writers never stop. I’ll be writing stories until my last breath,” he said.
Those interested in purchasing any of Pieter’s books, can visit him at 59 Gus Brown Road, Warner Beach (entrance in Meintjies Lane), or visit www.takealot.com.
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