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Manuscript complete – and some useful takeaways from the journey!

Posted on November 29, 2015 by jonathan

UPDATE 1 October 2017: ‘I will never claim to have finished a manuscript again, until it is either binned or metamorphosed into a beautiful book, sitting in the stores and waiting for a new owner. I first posted this blog …
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World Peace – An impossible ideal or a people-powered reality.

Posted on June 29, 2015 by jonathan

I took my six-year-old boy to the park the other day. There was only one swing and another boy wanted to play on it too. Without any adult intervention, the two boys decided sharing was the best option, and ended …
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It’s all about regrets – finally a new blog

Posted on March 1, 2015 by jonathan

Regrets: everybody has them. They come in all shapes and sizes and can ambush you at any time. There’s a plethora of quotes about regrets. Here’s one from William Shatner: ‘Regret is the worst human emotion. If you took another …
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Hooray for being a Kiwi! – Jonathan K Benton

Posted on November 21, 2014 by jonathan

Feeling a little home sick: it’s times like this that I love being a Kiwi. Pink Floyd’s new album reached number one in NZ. I’ve always known Kiwi’s have great taste. My B’day is just around the corner and I …
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Troubling times – inaction is not an option

Posted on September 27, 2014 by jonathan

United Nations’ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the world on Saturday: “… Today we face a profusion of mounting challenges,” he said. “People are crying out for protection from greed and inequality. The United Nations must answer the call …” The …
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Darth Vader rant, and can someone please shut down all the garbage mashers on the detention level?

Posted on September 14, 2014 by jonathan

Everyone has their favourite superhero – at least people who like this kind of stuff. Mine is Darth Vader. Okay, he doesn’t quite fit into the Marvel and DC idea of what a ‘super hero’ should be, but he did …
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There’s not enough time but there’s always time for a writing tip – Jonathan K Benton

Posted on September 6, 2014 by jonathan

I’m approaching the end of my new manuscript and I’m really excited. This book has been a collaborative effort – I’ve realised that you don’t have to write solo. My mentor’s contribution has been immense and I’m kind of hoping …
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True Blood – truly entertaining.

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jonathan

I’ve been struggling to blog recently, even though I’m determined to make it part of my weekly routine. Blogging ain’t easy when you’re writing a book. There are a lot of terrible things happening in the world at the moment. …
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A deeply moving article by Hannah Richell

Posted on August 10, 2014 by jonathan

I found this beautifully written article by Hannah Richell about the loss of a loved one and the impact it had on Hannah and her family. It was real ‘tissue box’ material, and reminded me how important it is to …
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An explosion of philosophy to change the world – Jonathan K Benton

Posted on August 2, 2014 by jonathan

I was sitting on the train watching the suburbs pass by. Picket fences, parks, factories and commercial real estate. Someone was hanging washing on a tiny balcony in a tall apartment block. I felt alone. Insignificant. This is why we …
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