Cellphone novels

Cellphone novels have hit South Africa. A trial run was started earlier this month and involves stories written by South African authors. A new chapter is received over 28 days. Emma Kaye of Mobfest started Novel Idea. Ten of Japan's top books started off as cellphone novels, with one author selling 1,2 million copies. Some of the South African authors include Francois Toerien, Henrietta Rose-Innes, and Sam Wilson. Novel Idea is available for WAP-enabled phones. Registration costs R1,50.