aruna
10-22-2010, 10:29 PM
Thought I'd let you know, in case anyone is willing! (And mods, please feel free to move to the Leads forum if necessary!)
The publisher in question is Hansib Publications, (http://www.hansib-books.com/index.htm) a British-based publisher that specialises in non-fiction books about the Caribbean.
I spoke to the publisher the other day about a biography of Janet Jagan, a very important political figure in Guyana, and he was interested, but said that what he really wants is for someone to write a biography about Forbes Burnham. (http://www.answers.com/topic/forbes-burnham)
I won't do that. My family would disown me, and I loathe the man. He was corrupt right up to his little toe-nails; he slimed his way into the country's leadership and then rigged elections for many years. Really evil. I don't think any Guyanese writer would want to write his biography; he's really hated. But I think for someone without previous knowledge he might be an interesting subject -- it's really a fascinating story; he was a puppet of Britain and the USA and placed in power for strategic reasons.
Here's an intersting article on him: Who Killed Forbes Burnham? (http://www.caribvoice.org/Opinions/Kissoon/Burnham.htm)
The advance, if anything, won't be high but you would get royalties; as it would be the only biography of him it would have a niche readership, and would also be used in UIniversitoes for Caribbean studies. And would give you writing credits.
The publisher in question is Hansib Publications, (http://www.hansib-books.com/index.htm) a British-based publisher that specialises in non-fiction books about the Caribbean.
I spoke to the publisher the other day about a biography of Janet Jagan, a very important political figure in Guyana, and he was interested, but said that what he really wants is for someone to write a biography about Forbes Burnham. (http://www.answers.com/topic/forbes-burnham)
I won't do that. My family would disown me, and I loathe the man. He was corrupt right up to his little toe-nails; he slimed his way into the country's leadership and then rigged elections for many years. Really evil. I don't think any Guyanese writer would want to write his biography; he's really hated. But I think for someone without previous knowledge he might be an interesting subject -- it's really a fascinating story; he was a puppet of Britain and the USA and placed in power for strategic reasons.
Here's an intersting article on him: Who Killed Forbes Burnham? (http://www.caribvoice.org/Opinions/Kissoon/Burnham.htm)
The advance, if anything, won't be high but you would get royalties; as it would be the only biography of him it would have a niche readership, and would also be used in UIniversitoes for Caribbean studies. And would give you writing credits.