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Phil Brown tells all (well almost all) in this rollicking account of his career in literature and journalism from The Morning Bulletin in Rockhampton to Melbourne’s Sunday Age and back to The Courier-Mail in Brisbane. He shares his challenges as a young surfer foolishly yearning to be a poet and his personal struggles on the road to becoming a writer with a fluctuating passion for poetry and a top drawer full of rejection slips.
There are the seminal friendships with poets Bruce Dawe and Les Murray and a cavalcade of characters from the world of arts and letters – Barry Humphries, Willem Dafoe, Daniel Craig, Alain de Botton, Richard E. Grant and a cavalcade of characters he meets (and interviews) along the way, for better and occasionally, worse.
Confessions of a Minor Poet is a hugely entertaining memoir that shows us all how the life of a writer can be frustrating, even enraging but ultimately life-enriching. This is a vital, wild and affectionate ride across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, from the seventies to now.
‘What a life. What a book. When it’s not making your ribs rattle with laughter, it’s making your heart ache with all the pathos and poetry. A memory box of jewels from a true Brisbane treasure.’ – Trent Dalton
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A Memoir of Love, Colliding Worlds and a House on a Hill
An intriguing story of personal risk-taking, self-discovery & profound change.
An inspiring read of a life-changing escapade Down Under
- Phil Brown - Arts Editor
The Courier-Mail |
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Tweed Heads was next on our map. We stayed for a couple of day in Tweed Head, and even tried our luck fishing until a guy came and said, “No fish here, mate”. I believed him.
Everything looked different from around Tweed Heads and further on as we left New South Wales and drove along the Gold Coast in Queensland. Even a couple of high-rise buildings, golden beaches and places with enticing names such as Surfers Paradise. We walked around for a while, admiring the beach before settling down for the night at a well-groomed camping ground on Main Beach.
After our brown rice and vegetable dinner, I developed a nasty toothache. I tried my home remedy of gargling with whisky to dull the pain when a fellow camper told me we could get free dental care in Brisbane. I didn’t need to be told twice ..... read on
To buy the book, see: It Happened in the Seventies - by Dieter Luske |
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A snippet of the book, It Happened in the Seventies, a Sea-Change story of personal risk-taking, self-discovery, and profound change.
Stepping out of the plane, we were handed little pin buttons, tokens of our immigrant status. We were amazed at how easy it was to step onto Australian soil ... read more
Book and snippet by Dieter Luske - Author
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From the author of Travels with My Angst and Any Guru Will Do, a vivid, nostalgic and funny memoir of growing up in Hong Kong in the 1960s.
Phil Brown’s life begins in small-town Australia – Maitland NSW to be precise – but in 1963 his father Ted hankers to return to the Hong Kong of his childhood and to cash in on a construction boom in the burgeoning colony.
'An exquisite love letter to Hong Kong.' Ross Fitzgerald
Buy on Amazon > The Kowloon Kid |
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Author, Dagmar Ganser - Conversations With My Daughter
Are you planning on starting or adding to your family? Have you been trying to conceive and things just aren't working out? Or are you already pregnant and want to make sure you do everything you can to support the health of your baby? This book provides answers to questions you didn’t even know to ask. A must read for both women and men.
Order now from Amazon - available as E-book and paperback
For more info, go to: dagmarganser.au/ |
Certified Human - by Dieter Luske - Sci-Fi Crime Novel
Set in Australia in 2033, we follow Blake Newcome, an investigative journalist, who undergoes a shocking awakening. What he perceives through sight and sound no longer aligns with reality. Society has been quietly infiltrated by machines that mimic human appearance. - First came AI and robots, and now, by stealth, the androids.
Certified Human will ignite your imagination and provoke deep thoughts about the future of humanity. But here’s the kicker: this dystopian reality isn’t just a flight of fancy. It’s happening right now!
Buy Now! - Paperback: $29.95 - E-book: $7.99 |
A Guide for Creating a Stress and Anxiety Free Zone
The chaos in society is reflected in chaos between the ears, the territory Dieter Luske calls Brainland.
Dieter is a holistic counsellor with decades of experience and has conducted analysis in that most complicated laboratory – the self. You will discover dynamic techniques, different perspectives, and "First Aid Anxiety Response Hacks" to master your mindset and liberate your mind.
FREE for Kindle Unlimited or Paperback: $26.95 - BUY NOW |
by Kristine Matheson
A gluten-free and vegan cake and dessert recipe book created from Kristine Matheso's own original recipes made with love and from many years of experience is a healthy way to enjoy desserts and cakes that will contribute to your health instead of harming your immune system.
Recommendation, a must for every health conscious person - Dieter Luske |
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by Debra Hearn (Author) - Paperback & E-Book
Do you run out of energy before the end of the day? Like to lift your well-being and vitality? - If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the above questions, ‘Seasonal Eating’ is for you! One of Australia’s most experienced Western Medical Herbalists, Debra Hearn provides a simple and relatively easy way for you to gain more energy and vitality and lift your levels of personal well-being. |
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And Do Whatever the Heck You Want (It is YOUR Life!) by Bill Lee-Emery
Let's Be Honest.
We've all been there. Sitting there, being yelled at, and verbally attacked by a coworker, a superior, a friend, family member or a complete stranger. Your heart rate goes up; you start to sweat; you are patiently listening to all those words that cut deep, hurt your feelings, and disrupt your life. |
New Book: Stress-Free Health Management
For more than thirty years, Jenetta Haim has worked to empower people to embrace positive, permanent lifestyle changes. Now she puts her decades of experience to work in your hands. Rather than sharing a litany of how-to remedies, she seeks to empower her patients and readers to be more educated, informed, and inspired directors on their own path to optimal health.
To order or enquire about purchasing Jenetta Haim's book > contact |
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A Modern Man's Search for Meaning
by Phil Brown
A humorous look at a usually lofty and intimidating topic - the meaning of life - this book documents one man's uphill journey to enlightenment. Explaining the attractions (and pitfalls) of a pick-and-choose approach, the discussion covers Eastern and Western beliefs, all the while elucidating their practices through personal anecdotes. - highly recommended .... Dieter Luske |
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The short stories in 'The Belly of the Whale' are about women confronting difficulties in their lives and having to make life-critical choices in pressure-cooker situations. The women discover themselves as they stay the course and navigate through the headwinds in their lives. They find out they are more capable and resourceful than they would ever have imagined.
Available for purchase on amazon.com.au - $19.95 |
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Ascension Mastery Series Book 1 - - By Lee-Anne Peters (Author)
Believe in your Power, your ability to be it al., That ability to rise up and dust yourself off after the fall. Awaken dear Shaman, hold that Sacredness within, as you step into the circle, your shaman journey begins.
Get up-close and personal with Lee-Anne as she is joined by the shaman, Kakara and power animals to inspire you on this incredibly healing and empowerful journey.
Available for purchase on amazon.com.au - $19.95 Or: E-book |
| For Question or Feedback, please contact : Dieter L. - Editor |
Confessions of a Minor Poet
Arriving in Brisbane -The Seventies - Sea Change
A Sea Change Story Snippet
The Kowloon Kid
How to Have a Healthy Baby
SEASONAL EATING - 
How To Be Bulletproof From Criticism
