Confessions of a Technophobe, New Series 6
Having explored the facets of my life which involved Mountains, Beaches and Wildlife, I wondered what other major influences were worth writing about, I came up with books.
Confessions of a Technophobe, New Series 5
Having climbed the highest mountain – in South Africa that is – and swum in three oceans, I now turn to my third choice, wildlife.
Confessions of a Technophobe, New Series 4
This blog is dedicated to the memory of Bruce Rigney, who passed away 18th August 2023. Bruce was the supervising editor of all my blogs as well as providing all the photos attached to each blog. He will be sorely missed as both a good friend, a colleague and an invaluable senior member of the ExoBrain team.
Confessions of a Technophobe, New Series 3
If I were an ant, I reckon I’d find the world very mountainous. So many humps and bumps that we strange two-legged creatures take literally in our stride. However, I’m not an ant but I do have a fascination with mountains. I’ve seen a great variety of them. When choosing a holiday destination in South […]
Confessions of a Technophobe, New Series 2
In my last blog, I wrote about publishing my trilogy of novels. This time I’d like to write about the joys and frustrations of selling a movie screenplay. With a novel, the author works with the publishing team to provide the best edited version of one’s story. If you sell a screenplay to a production […]
Confessions of a Technophobe, New Season 1
The first season of “Tech Wars” is finished until the completion of the ExoBrain Basic build, also known as Milestone 4. In the meantime, I’m reverting to my previous practice of writing whatever comes into my head on the day of writing it. I’m currently preoccupied with two other writing projects. The first is the […]
“Confessions” Serial, Tech Wars 31
After the FBI had received the recording made by Jauncey in which Oscar had effectively spilled all the beans, Andy and Sally were released. Oscar’s dreams of a reduced sentence for turning state’s evidence were drastically revised. After some tough negotiations, it was agreed that he would still get a reduced sentence but twice of […]
“Confessions” Serial, Tech Wars 30
Jauncey filled a bucket with clams that he had scooped out from under the sand on Kommetjie Beach a few miles away from his home in Hout Bay. The South Africans were inclined to call these delicious molluscs white mussels instead of clams but – regardless of their name – steaming them with white wine […]
“Confessions” Serial, Tech Wars 29
The door to the sitting room opened. Oscar stuck his head out looking frantic. He addressed the two men standing guard in the hallway. His right arm was extended and pointing back into the sitting room. “Need your help. They’ve knocked Gloria out and I can’t hold them on my own …” The guards obediently […]
“Confessions” Serial, Tech Wars 28
After the meal, Gloria suggested that the guests might like to take a stroll down to the lakeside. The view was spectacular from there, she added. “Will you folks come with us?” Andy asked. Gloria smiled and replied, “Forgive me if I don’t come with you. I have a few household matters to attend to.” […]