KREST X COMIC CON

 

Two authors published under KREST will be guest speakers at the sensational 2024 Comic Con Cape Town event. We keep flying The KREST House banner high wherever we go! 

Here are our featured authors:

MAGDALENA BRYNARD


 

Magdalena Brynard is the author of “Achaos”, an epic novel that weaves together love, vengeance, and survival in the year 559 BC.

This is a must-read for those who crave a blend of historical richness, intricate character dynamics, and a narrative that challenges the boundaries of love and loyalty.

When we often neglect to study our past we miss out on the intricate details that in the end could keep us afloat in an ever changing world. To be able to write truly immaculate fiction, whether it is for your three your old or a Hollywood studio one must remember that the art of story structure lies in the events of our past.

Magdalena aspires to call together her love for the written word and history on an epic scale, bringing our long forgotten lives to life through fiction.

Her other works include Nkosazana Africa – Hope in transit, a selection of short stories featured on Reedsy.com as well as multiple children’s stories.

See all Magdalena's speaker sessions on the Comic Con Africa site: Magdalena Brynard - guest speaker.

KELI H

 


Keli H is the pen name of the CEO of the KREST storytelling empire. Comprised of KREST Publishers (book publishing), KREST Periodicals (magazine distribution), the KREST Conservatoire (an online writers academy), and KREST Collections (merchandise items), the company is on a mission to share the most inspiring stories the world will ever read. In her four year tenure, Keli has led the company to 8 book award nominations, including one for Best Publishing Company in SA at the 2022 national Book Behind Awards. Keli H is additionally a published writer herself. Her journey started off as a medical doctor in the public health sector. In the year 2019 she switched from patients to pens when she left her medical career to become a writer instead. Through a local publishing house she released her debut fiction novel. When KREST was founded, the book was taken over and re-published as a second edition titled The Four Hundred Club. The Four Hundred Club, a contemporary fiction, won her the title of Best Upcoming Female Author in 2022. Keli is also an editor of novels and magazines, and writes across various genres and publications.

See all Keli's speaker sessions on the Comic Con Africa site: Keli H - guest speaker

If you are an aspiring author who wants to publish your book under KREST, and get access to magical opportunities like this, visit our website www.krestpublishers.co.za to join the ranks of The KREST House authors. 

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