Indie Authors Uncovered - Meet the person behind the pages - Meet Reanetse Matilda Hlao - Her Craft is imaginative, dreamy and emotional.
Where were you born?
I was born in South Africa in the province of Gauteng.
Where do you live?
I now live in South Africa, Gauteng province.
Do you have fur babies?
Yes. I have a mixed breed dog. Her name is Mamochi.
Do you use a pen name?
I really don't have a pen name.
What kind of writer are you?
- Old School Notebook and pen Writer.
Name one book you loved as a kid - one you loved as a new adult - and one you love now.
Well.. I really haven't read much books as a kid for at that type i never knew to read. Now I havent found the one I love yet.
Is there an author you look up to? Or had an influence on your craft?
Honestly speaking. I have no author I look up to, maybe one day I will find that one author I feel connected to
How would you describe your craft in one sentence
My craft is imaginative and dreamy, as well as emotional.
At The Dreamer's Bookshop, we embrace diversity and advocate for invisible illnesses. How do you feel about those topics? Do you include messages in your writing?
I support diversity and believe it is important to create understanding for people with invisible illnesses and personal struggles.
In my writing, I often explore emotional experiences, inner battles, healing, and relationships in ways readers can connect with and feel seen.
Do you have red lines when it comes to writing/reading?
I understand “red lines” as the boundaries I set in my writing. For me, I focus more on emotional storytelling, character development, and meaningful themes rather than graphic or explicit content.
I prefer to handle sensitive topics in a thoughtful and respectful way, and I try to write stories that feel real and relatable without going into overly intense or disturbing detail. My aim is always to create work that readers can connect with emotionally and reflect on.
Was there a review that touched you more than others?
Review? I really haven't gotten any reviews.
If someone asked you why you write, what would you answer in one sentence?
I write to release my hidden thoughts that cant be expressed by words.
Which book are you most proud of and why?
Well..I haven't published much yet, I would say one last ride, cause its a book that came alive by my imagination and inspiration through a game I once played that made me write this book of mine.
What would you tell an aspiring writer?
Never give up on yourself, even in sad days, keep writing, even in happy days, keep writing, for your emotions are also your storyteller, and never be ashamed to be a writer.
What's a wish you have for yourself as an author?
My wish is that my books, which I will write going forward in my journey of writing to find their owners who will love them as I do when I write them, will be best-selling authors.
What's a wish you have for yourself as a person?
The wish I have for myself as a person is to be a best-selling author. A bit cheesy, but it's what I wish for.
Do you have a message for your audience
Hey, this is Reanetse Matilda Hlao. I hope any book you find feels your reading heart with joy, mystery, and excitement to read more books, not just mine, but others that grow you as a person and fill your mind and soul too.
