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How The Writing of The Book Evolved
I spent more than twenty years thinking about the ideas behind my memoir. Yet when I finally sat down to write, I realised something important: people trust a journey before they trust a conclusion.
Why I Chose to Write Differently
Many travel memoirs focus on places. I wanted to focus on people. This is why I deliberately chose a simpler writing style.
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How Ricardo Bumachunski Got His Name
Before he became the central character in No, I Won’t Buy You a Drink!, Ricardo Bumachunski was an imaginary childhood adventurer. This is the story of how a joke from the 1970s and 1980s became the perfect guide for a memoir about curiosity and connection.
The Bumachunski Challenge
The Bumachunski Challenge, featured in No, I Won’t Buy You a Drink!, challenges people to break the invisible shackles of modern disconnection by simply saying hello. What starts as a conversation may reveal stories, understanding, and authentic human connection.
We Know Everything About Strangers and Nothing About Our Neighbours
We know everything about strangers online but almost nothing about the people beside us. What happened to genuine curiosity? A humorous look at authenticity, human connection, and why the simple act of saying hello still matters.
Are Non-Readers Too Busy to Read, or Are We Writing the Wrong Books?
Most people don't dislike reading. They dislike books that feel like hard work. This article explores why I deliberately wrote a travel memoir for non-readers, reluctant readers, and anyone looking for a Father's Day, birthday, or Christmas gift they'll actually finish.
The Most Important Subject We Don't Teach
While travelling through hospitals, hostels, rugby clubs, airports, and detention centres, I noticed something surprising. The people who handled life best weren't always the smartest. They were often the most organised.
How The Writing of The Book Evolved
I spent more than twenty years thinking about the ideas behind my memoir. Yet when I finally sat down to write, I realised something important: people trust a journey before they trust a conclusion.
Why I Chose to Write Differently
Many travel memoirs focus on places. I wanted to focus on people. This is why I deliberately chose a simpler writing style.