In Rachelle Greeff’s classic column “Alles behalwe die geheim van my whiskies” she discusses the secrets writers hold about their writing habits and book-making superstitions. The more the writers stay silent, the more curious the readers (and most specially, other writers!) become. Bibi Slippers twists Marita van der Vyver’s arm into revealing a few secrets about her writing habits, rituals, and the procrastination and miracles required to eventually bring a book to life.