Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Kalenga Augustine Mulenga aka K.A. Mulenga. My passion is writing. I started writing when I was 10 years old and my passion was reignited by my 11 year old son. Writing runs in my blood as my late father was a journalist and the first black editor of the Zambia Daily Mail and my late brother was a poet. To date, I have published 12 children’s books . They are available on Amazon and also from my website. I love writing children’s books with a positive message and also to make them laugh and entertained. I am a prolific writer and currently have 9 edited and completed manuscripts.
I am busy with a memoir and have started writing short stories.
My short story , Striving To Be Number One won a Creative Writing Contest in April.
Three of my books, Donk and the Stubborn Donkeys , Chuck the Cheetah and Will and His Best Friend Whale have been # 1 Amazon Bestsellers in different categories.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Max the Gorilla. I was inspired to write this book to share the amazing true story about Max , a gorilla who lived at the Johannesburg Zoo.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really
What authors, or books have influenced you?
JK Rowling, Roald Dahl
What are you working on now?
A middle grade novel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon Ads, twitter and various promo sites like yours!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s a tough and competitive industry but as long as you persevere it will be worth it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
No sweet without sweat!
What are you reading now?
Nelson Mandela’s biography
What’s next for you as a writer?
More books and more book readings!
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Papillon, The Godfather, the Jason Bourne series
Author Websites and Profiles
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