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Contemporary war fiction based in Afghanistan

Afghani: A Contemporary War Fiction With a Captivating Narrative

War is a racket and culture is blind! This fascinating Afghani novel, a piece of contemporary war fiction, features a dual timeline that vividly explores war and culture. Welcome to the world of contemporary war fiction where Brendon Patrick’s “AFGHANI” stands out as a lone, but powerful and uncompromising voice that dares to explore the dark side of military life. Set against the backdrop of Australia’s longest running war, in Afghanistan, this captivating novel offers readers a visceral journey through

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Unlock creativity through reading and journaling

Unlock Your Creativity with Reading and Journaling

Reading would have to be the simplest pastime known—universally. I mean, you can do it anywhere. You can do it at the departure lounge while you wait for your flight. You can do it on the bus. You can do it on a train. You can even do it standing on your head. However, I would leave that to the more advanced readers out there. One way to unlock creativity with reading and journaling is to make these activities a

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Genre hopping books

Genre Hopping: Unlocking Literary Diversity and Personal Growth Through Reading

In my late teens and twenties, I barely read, gravitating towards non-fiction and newspapers. It wasn’t until I began writing my debut novel, ‘Afghani,’ that I discovered the transformative power of exploring different literary genres. Each genre offers a fresh perspective, inviting us to view the world through diverse lenses. This blog post will delve into why we often get stuck in our reading ruts and how stepping outside our comfort zones can enrich our lives. Join me on this journey to unlock literary diversity and personal growth through the magic of reading. Happy reading!

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About Me

Brendon Patrick is the author of ‘Afghani’, a historical fiction novel, and other short stories.

Now settled in Brisbane, Brendon is a self-taught writer. Also, as a descendant of the Afghani Cameleers.

A proud Bulldog father, he also runs Bulldog Slef Publishing.

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