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Where We’ve Been: A Quick Update from the Little Boola Team
It’s hard to believe our last update was all the way back in September. Life has a funny way of sweeping you up, and for us, the past few months have been a whirlwind—equal parts adventure, setbacks, determination, and creation. Sometime mid-July, we found ourselves deep in North Luangwa National Park in Zambia… when our campervan quite literally decided it had had enough. One minute we were cruising through one of the most extraordinary wildlife regions in Africa, and the ne

Mark
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Hello Africa
With Charlie (our 4x4 camper) still in the shop waiting on repairs, I thought I would go back to the beginning, to when our African...

Mark
Oct 4, 20252 min read


Troops, Troops Everywhere
Watching a troop is exactly like watching my four younger brothers when we were growing up – they squabble, they squawk, they scramble over one another – but no matter what, they were always, always together.
jenussi8
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Behind the Scenes: Why Canva is the Creative Engine Behind Little Boola Books
As an indie publisher, I know how precious time is. Most of us didn't get into this work because we wanted to become graphic designers or...

Mark
Sep 28, 20253 min read


Behind the Scenes: How We Create a Video Trailer for Casper the Cat
With the fourth book in our award-winning children's series, The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa ,...

Mark
Sep 20, 20252 min read


Where Baboons Steal Bread and Stories are Born
One of the most inspirational places we have been to is South Luangwe National Park in Zambia. Not only is the park absolutely...
jenussi8
Sep 20, 20252 min read


Casper the Cat Leaps into a New Adventure - Book 4: The Baboons
Casper the Cat is back - and this time, things are about to get a whole lot noisier, bouncier, and messier! On Oct 15th, Little Boola...

Mark
Sep 20, 20252 min read


The Tech Stack Behind a One-Person Publishing House
When I first sat down with Jennifer's manuscript, I had no idea how to turn it into a book that someone could actually hold in their...

Mark
Sep 17, 20253 min read


From Rhinos to a Feisty Cat - How Casper Came to Life
The idea for our Casper series came about because Mark thought it would be great to have a story set around the animals gathering at a...

Jennifer
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Behind the Scenes: How We Got Book 4 Ready for Preorder
Yesterday we shared some exciting news on Facebook: not only is our Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa series now available on Apple...

Mark
Sep 4, 20252 min read


What Writing a Female Cat Taught Me About Gender, Strength, and the Power of Stories
When I first began writing The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost In Africa, I thought the hardest part would be...

Jennifer
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Sometimes you just shouldn’t write anything at all!
For the past few weeks we have been staying in Lukasa, a really fabulous Bed and Breakfast/Camp in Lusaka while we wait for our trusty...

Jennifer
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Meet Charlie: Our Steyr-Engineered 1991 Fiat Ducato 4x4 Campervan
Every overlander has a trusty sidekick. Ours just happens to be a 1991 Fiat Ducato 4x4, a rare breed that combines Italian design with...

Mark
Aug 11, 20252 min read


A Desk with a Different View Every Week
People often ask me, " Where do you write your books?" The truth is - anywhere! My "office" has been a shaded table in Namibia, the back...

Jennifer
Aug 6, 20251 min read


Publishing, Promoting and Maintaining the Campervan
Charlie having a bad day - North Luangwa National Park While Jennifer is crafting adventures for Casper, I’m often busy making sure those...

Mark
Aug 6, 20251 min read


Adventures in Books...and in Life!
Hello and welcome to our brand‑new Little Boola Books blog! Samala Camp - North Luangwa National Park We’ve been dreaming of this space...

Mark
Aug 6, 20251 min read
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