Ex SAS Chris Ryan writes combat action thrillers.
OK for a light read. But tend to be a little too gung ho and melodramatic.
The Bones of You
I almost gave up on this one
But I persevered to the bitter end. A whodunnit complete with the twist in the tale that was entirely predictable.
Line of Fire
A light easy read
An action thriller that is mostly believable whilst being far from likely. Written by someone who has had personal Special Forces experience.
Streets: An Anthology of Poetry
The only reference I could find to or quote from this anthology was a essay on street kids on Changemakers
AD Long-leigh Taylor
Mike
I’m in love with the power of words. As a child I’d take my magical sword to the enemy, my heart to the maiden and my hungry mind to a thousand worlds on offer. Words taught and entertained. Matric found me winning the English prize but despite having thought I’d be the adventuring journalist uncovering insidious plots by evil politicians, my journey of discovery was only beginning.
Where I’m now finds me as a freelance, music agent whose words often market bands and events, writing biographies, press releases and web content. I own several websites and it’s there where i write creatively for myself (blog, poetry) and the music industry (CD reviews, band interviews etc.).
mike@thedotshop.net
Betrayal
Another dud. Didnt get past the first few pages
We the Survivors
Written by Tash Aw, We The Survivors is as good a read as any I have found.
He has a comfortable, easy style and his narrative about nothing much, held my attention, despite everything it was not. If there was a theme it was grinding poverty and the futility of trying to change things that remain the same. Life inevitably returning to where it begins.
Samantha Osman
A part-time freelance writer with published articles in Marie-Claire, Fair Lady and Psychologies magazines. A book is currently ‘work in progress’; a humorous look at personal calamity; embracing change and giving adversity a proverbial kick up the backside.
Aiming to provide the following services; creative content writing of articles and web pages, research and information gathering, editing and proof-reading. Improving quality of overall content, leading to increased traffic and thereby profitability.
Previously a background in events management in the UK, followed by a ten year stint guiding horseback safaris and lodge management in the Waterberg region, Limpopo.
Rates are time and project dependant.
sam@askthelocals.co.za
Lazy bones
Readable but only just. I needed the help of Google to recall the story line of this book by Mark Billingham.
The unfolding plot is both clumsy and contrived. In particular, the attempt at an erotic twist in the tale. Inserted for impact rather than content, the punch line falls flat. Clumsy and puerile. Only suggested if there is nothing else to hand.