Over 17 years experience writing articles, investigative reporting, travel writing, editing, presenting on TV, publicity and press releases, corporate communications, website content management, SEO growth, business plans, reports, advertising & copy writing (for web and print).
I'm a change-agent, skilled in all aspects of and presentation creative conceptualisation. Experienced at high-level negotiations. Excellent marketer, brand champion, creative thinker, communicates effectively, whose trademark is an ability to do the job to the highest professional standard with great integrity and drive results.
I'm a change-agent, skilled in all aspects of and presentation creative conceptualisation. Experienced at high-level negotiations. Excellent marketer, brand champion, creative thinker, communicates effectively, whose trademark is an ability to do the job to the highest professional standard with great integrity and drive results.
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On-going projectsI am a regular contributor to the following:
The Travel Editor- Online Travel Magazine (This magazine is no longer in existence, and has been bought by www.travelzoo.com. I am a guest blogger on www.fly.com now). Guangzhou Morning Post (Part of the Guangzhou Daily Group (China))- Weekly Column I write freelance for various media applications, including in-flight magazines, as and when the opportunity arises. As an aviation photographer and writer I am very much involved in working with airlines to carry out extensive reviews. |
Media related work
I have worked in some capacity for the following media outlets:
Daily Telegraph (UK) Suzhou Television Station (Suzhou, China) The Director Magazine That's PRD (Shenzhen Section, China) FDI Magazine (Part of the FT Group) The Sun Newspaper (UK) BBC Worldwide Service (Radio and TV), and BBC Online Xinhua News Agency BBC Website Resonance FM 104.4 Guangdong TV (Zhujiang TV)- for the 16th Asia Games in 2010 China Daily Newspaper British Expat Website China Daily Guangzhou Daily Newspaper Expat Exchange Shenzhen Daily Newspaper Shutterstock Images- Stock Photography Portal |
Examples of Work
Here are a few examples of work that I have had published in print. Other examples are available on request.
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ConnectionsBelow is a list of publishers/agencies I have worked with:
Media Consulta UK Ltd - PR Company First Books & Inkwater Press - Publisher Stacey International - Publisher My Amazon profile is here |
AffiliationsMember of the following industry organisations:
Travelwriters.com - Global resource for Travelwriters (Member) Travel Writers UK - Representing Travel Writers in the UK (Member) The International Travel Writers Alliance (Member) Red Room- Author Profile on Red Room Good Reads - Author Profile on Goodreads The 48 Group Club - Chinese Icebreaker (Member) Adfero - UK's leading online news provider ISTW - International Society of Travel Writing (Member) NUJ - National Union of Journalists (Freelance Journalist) Journalisted - a list of global journalists |
Recommended Sites:
World Time - Careful not to wake up friends/relatives on the other side of the world at the wrong time. You can also check world weather and lots of other cool stuff
FlightRadar24.com - This is a LIVE flight radar where you can see almost all of the world's flights in motion in real time. So if you know your friends/colleagues/relatives flight number, you can see exactly where their plane is in the world! Its very cool, and it's legal as well
Press Display - Lets you read almost every newspaper in the world- fresh hot off the press EVERYDAY. For the subscription price of one newspaper you can read the news from around the world
Audible Books - fascinating website that allows you to buy audible books in bulk for a reasonable price. Want to hear the best of the best?
MoneySavingExpert.com - Useful UK based website that provides sound credible advice for all your financial worries (inc. questions on loans, interest rates, mortgages and much more)
Letters from America - Start with the 1960s, then the 1970s, 1980s. Outstanding writing
TravelMoneyMax.com - Credible website that allows you to compare which company offers the best currency exchange rate for your money's worth - for your next overseas trip, visit this website before you visit your bank or local currency exchange centre
James Nixon - A highly experienced and influential Airline Pilot who has flown the full range of Airbus aircraft, and is currently an Airbus A380 Captain for a leading Middle-Eastern airline. A very proud Melburnian, James is also a well-known author, journalist and photographer
Anna Chen - A well-known British writer, poet, broadcaster and blogger who has written and presented programmes for BBC Radio 4 among others
Recommended Books/Audiobooks
These are some of the books that I highly recommend:
Tactics - The Art & Science of Success - written by Edward de Bono, a Maltese physician, author, inventor, and consultant who possesses 6 degrees. He has authored 56 other books. He is the man who originated the term 'lateral thinking'.
Creating Magic - written by Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President, Operations at The Walt Disney Company. The book provides 10 common sense leadership strategies from a life at Disney. No manager should be without this book! Only around £8.00 from Amazon, and it's the best £8 you may end up spending!
The Challenger Sale - written by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson. The authors exclusively share the insights to sales success even in difficult economic times when nobody wants to buy: don't just build relationships with customers. Challenge them! No Business Development Manager should be without a copy of this book.
The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company - written by Joseph A. Michelli. Everyone wonders why The Ritz-Carlton Company does so well in providing a truly 5-star luxury service world-wide. This book provides the ultimate answer.
Racing to Armageddon - written by British journalist Jeffrey Robson. This book will appeal to anyone who enjoys Alistair Maclean-type thrillers. It is set during World War II. There is a wealth of information about the various Greek partisan factions as well as the Soviet, German, British and Italian espionage operations. Fascinating stuff, and perfect for long-haul fights!
Three Journeys...Two Courses, One Resolve - written by Canadian author Eli Pomerleau. Anybody who has been through a relationship breakup in their life would know how difficult it can be to come over it. This is a story of rebuilding from brokenness and loss. For most, this can be a painful process of inner rehabilitation. For others, it's an adventure of a lifetime.
The Accident Man - Before you start reading all the conspiracy stories about the death of the late Princess Diana, make sure you read Tom Cain's thriller- it's a ripper of a book!
The Beatles: The Biography - By Bob Spitz, and narrated by Alfred Molina. For those of us who thought they knew the true story of The Beatles, think again. You've heard all the hype: "get this... it is the definitive version, rah rah" well, believe THIS hype - it's true. A truly remarkable piece of journalism. Sadly, these days, if a band has more than three hit songs they are 'legends'. Do yourself a favour and have a listen - start by listening to all the songs, and appreciate what music was really like.
India Dishonoured: Behind a nation's war on women - written by British journalist Sunny Hundal. The incredible research that has gone into the work is very impressive. A remarkable piece of journalism that goes in detail to illustrate the potential reasons behind the increasing amount of violence against women in India, and how it's set to get worse - affecting every facet of Indian society. Approximately 65 MILLION- I say again- 65 MILLION women are 'missing' in India, according to the 2011 Census. This is not only a genocide but a sign of worse problems to come. This book is not for the faint hearted, and at times is not a comfortable read - however it will no doubt deepen your knowledge about the issue of violence against women in India.
Tactics - The Art & Science of Success - written by Edward de Bono, a Maltese physician, author, inventor, and consultant who possesses 6 degrees. He has authored 56 other books. He is the man who originated the term 'lateral thinking'.
Creating Magic - written by Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President, Operations at The Walt Disney Company. The book provides 10 common sense leadership strategies from a life at Disney. No manager should be without this book! Only around £8.00 from Amazon, and it's the best £8 you may end up spending!
The Challenger Sale - written by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson. The authors exclusively share the insights to sales success even in difficult economic times when nobody wants to buy: don't just build relationships with customers. Challenge them! No Business Development Manager should be without a copy of this book.
The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company - written by Joseph A. Michelli. Everyone wonders why The Ritz-Carlton Company does so well in providing a truly 5-star luxury service world-wide. This book provides the ultimate answer.
Racing to Armageddon - written by British journalist Jeffrey Robson. This book will appeal to anyone who enjoys Alistair Maclean-type thrillers. It is set during World War II. There is a wealth of information about the various Greek partisan factions as well as the Soviet, German, British and Italian espionage operations. Fascinating stuff, and perfect for long-haul fights!
Three Journeys...Two Courses, One Resolve - written by Canadian author Eli Pomerleau. Anybody who has been through a relationship breakup in their life would know how difficult it can be to come over it. This is a story of rebuilding from brokenness and loss. For most, this can be a painful process of inner rehabilitation. For others, it's an adventure of a lifetime.
The Accident Man - Before you start reading all the conspiracy stories about the death of the late Princess Diana, make sure you read Tom Cain's thriller- it's a ripper of a book!
The Beatles: The Biography - By Bob Spitz, and narrated by Alfred Molina. For those of us who thought they knew the true story of The Beatles, think again. You've heard all the hype: "get this... it is the definitive version, rah rah" well, believe THIS hype - it's true. A truly remarkable piece of journalism. Sadly, these days, if a band has more than three hit songs they are 'legends'. Do yourself a favour and have a listen - start by listening to all the songs, and appreciate what music was really like.
India Dishonoured: Behind a nation's war on women - written by British journalist Sunny Hundal. The incredible research that has gone into the work is very impressive. A remarkable piece of journalism that goes in detail to illustrate the potential reasons behind the increasing amount of violence against women in India, and how it's set to get worse - affecting every facet of Indian society. Approximately 65 MILLION- I say again- 65 MILLION women are 'missing' in India, according to the 2011 Census. This is not only a genocide but a sign of worse problems to come. This book is not for the faint hearted, and at times is not a comfortable read - however it will no doubt deepen your knowledge about the issue of violence against women in India.
World News
BBC - Trusted source for breaking news
CNN - Trusted source for breaking news
World News Media - Breaking news from around the world as it happens in 50 languages
British Media
UK Guardian - UK Broadsheet
UK Telegraph - UK Broadsheet
The Daily Mail - British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper
The Sun - UK Tabloid, and owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp
The Independent - A British national morning newspaper published in London
The Daily Mirror - British national daily tabloid newspaper
Financial Times - Owned by Pearson, and a trusted source of factual news
The Times - Broadsheet, owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp
The Sunday Times - largest-selling British national "quality" Sunday newspaper