Q – I’m rewriting my first novel and would like to know how to grab an agent’s attention when submitting. Justin – There is no right or wrong way, just make sure you’ve done the obvious things right – spelling, grammar, …
I was recently interviewed by Danny McCrum on his podcast ‘Don’t Give Up Your Day Job.’ It’s strange talking about your creative journey and the decisions you made along the way. In the chat, we cover Thomas Magnum, JK Rowling, …
Once upon a time I toured the US and played golf with whoever was on the front page of the newspaper in each town I visited. Amazingly, I was never arrested. I met clowns, Stevie Wonder impersonators, crocodile wranglers and …
Bowling Through India by Justin Brown – Kindle ebook link What’s it all about? Joined by a high-country farmer, a businessman, a photographer and a shoestring traveller named Blanket Boy, the amateur sportsmen take to the streets of India to …
I’ll admit I may have been rocking on the back of my heels pre-show but there was no need. City of 100 Lovers kicked off with a thunderous bang. Brilliant and funny with a tuneful crew, this is a show …
I was approached to write an original story concept for what was to become a live musical comedy about Auckland. Where to start! Exactly. In my opinion, the story needed to encompass love, travel, the city itself, and most importantly, …
It’s the book written by 4.5 million people. Thanks to you, Kiwi Speak has gone straight to number 4 on the bestsellers list. (Update: this past week it was number 3.) Thanks for your support, New Zillund. Enjoy the book. CHUR!
19 years ago at the age of 50, my old man was diagnosed with MS. Since then he’s reinvented himself as an artist and specializes in hand-painted rocks. I spoke yesterday to Radio Live about his inspiring journey. You can …
My publisher sent me a bottle of plonk to celebrate the launch of my new book today. I’m very grateful. I’ll make a dent in it later, maybe sooner. This new version of ‘Kiwi Speak’ is upsized and updated. The …