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Brian Wilson

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Born
in Christchurch, New Zealand
July 07

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Brian Wilson is a New Zealand author of short stories and novels.

In his working career he has worked as an investigator and part-time counsellor.

He is married with three adult children.

His qualifications comprise an honours Masters Degree in Psychology (clinical papers), and accounting and management qualifications.

He was inspired to write his first book following his experiences of the killer earthquake in Christchurch on 22 February 2011. His short stories are both thought provoking and humorous and are based in many countries. His first novel is an action packed spy thriller. Brian loves to travel and also in the past has been a keen tramper (hiker), exploring the Southern Alps of New Zealand.

Brian also has a musical background spending ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Brian Wilson Excellent question. My experience is that you need to differentiate between styles of writing. When I completed my Masters thesis it was all about mee…moreExcellent question. My experience is that you need to differentiate between styles of writing. When I completed my Masters thesis it was all about meeting a deadline. It was a case of just long hours of writing and preparing graphs and charts. In short story writing it is different as this is creative and you need to first have a good story and second to be in the mood. I find that it is harder when I stop writing for a period to get back into the mood. I have just completed my third book and this has taken much longer than planned.(less)
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Brian Wilson The best thing about being a writer is in bringing humour into other people's lives. Life is short and busy, but we need to step back and find the fun…moreThe best thing about being a writer is in bringing humour into other people's lives. Life is short and busy, but we need to step back and find the funny side of life as well as enjoying the journey. (less)
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Average rating: 4.61 · 28 ratings · 18 reviews · 8 distinct works
Bumpy Roads
4.42 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions
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Moments in Time: A Collecti...
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Here Comes the Sun-Perhaps?
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So That's Life
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Operation Iran
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Just finished a new spy thriller- a stand alone novel which is also a sequel to Operation Iran. This is currently in the process of being read for feedback as I strongly appreciate honest feedback. After this I will revisit the novel and make changes based on the feedback, then I will go through many times editing and fine-tuning. Once I'm happy I will format and send to a proof reader. The book s Read more of this blog post »
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Fox: A Paranormal Thriller Set In The Vietnam War
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Fox, by John Reinhard Dizon, is a fast-moving, action-packed novel set in the 1960s in Vietnam. The main character of the book, Sergeant Richard McCain, a Green Beret, is part of a special operations group principally set up near the demilitarised zo ...more
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message 3: by Brian
Jun 20, 2013 01:17AM

Brian Wilson TO C.J. Heck
Thanks for being a friend. As you can see I am new to using social media and hopelessly lost, but I am slowly getting there. My book "Moments in Time- a collection of short stories", was published last year and I have just completed my next book of short stories which I plan on coming out in September. I recently returned from Japan and China; two countries which will feature in this new book. I hope you enjoy reading "Moments in Time". If you are interested there are more details on my website: brian-d-wilson.com and blog http://brian-d-wilson.blogspot.co.nz/
I also have a blog in wordpress but I may need to get my son to sort this one out.


message 2: by C.J.
Jun 18, 2013 03:43AM

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Hello Brian,
It's such a pleasure having you for a friend. I am looking forward to reading your work! Thank you and best wishes.
Warmest regards,
CJ

Anatomy of a Poet by C.J. Heck
Anatomy of a Poet
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message 1: by Brian
Jun 17, 2013 02:57AM

Brian Wilson I have a new book of short stories coming out in September 2013. This will comprise 30 short stories I have written using experiences in New Zealand, Australia, England, France, Italy, China, Zimbabwe, and Japan. There will also be a further 5 stories included written by Rachel Coop.


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