17 January 2018 - 'LOVE YA WORK!' - NEW RELEASE - CLANCY TUCKER

'LOVE YA WORK!'

- NEW RELEASE -

CLANCY TUCKER

G'day folks,

Time to release a new book - LOVE YA WORK! It is my tenth book, and it's a collection of short stories, bush poetry and anecdotes from my life on the run. I guarantee one thing: you will laugh and cry. It is a sizeable book, so you will certainly get your money's worth, and you will learn a lot about me. Oh, where did the title come from? Simple. I've become famous for this term, so why not use it?

ORIGINS OF THIS BOOK:

Having been a full time writer for a long time, I decided not to write any more until I had published what I'd written. Too often, great stuff sits on our computers and never sees the light of day. So, here it is, folks. Some of the short stories will move you; so will some of the anecdotes. 

ISSUES INCLUDED IN THIS BOOK:

 Me, my childhood, my travels and life experiences, people I've met along the way, some of the greatest folks I've ever met, bush poetry, short stories from all over the world, Christmas in New York, Wartime in England, Anzac Day, death and dying, South East Asia ... And many other issues, including some humour.

HERE IS THE BLURB:

Clancy Tucker is an award-winning author, photographer, poet and screenwriter who writes young adult fiction. He has lived in four countries, speaks three languages, has photography published in the USA, photographic work registered with the International Library of Photography, and included in literary magazines. He has also written more than 140 short stories and an anthology of bush poetry.

Clancy’s been short-listed, commended and highly-commended in many writing contests, and had short stories and poems published in literary magazines. He has been a political speechwriter, public servant, farmer and vocal advocate for human rights, social justice and independent authors. Clancy has worked with street kids, currently mentors aspiring writers, and draws on life’s experiences to write stories for young adults.

This is a collection of Clancy’s short stories, bush poetry and anecdotes from a ‘Life on the run’. Many of the stories are based on true-life. So, get in, buckle up and hold on. This book will make you laugh and cry.

  

Clancy's comment: Okay. So, brace yourselves and buy a copy. You will not be disappointed. Don't be shy. Head up to the right-hand side of this page and purchase a paperback or e-Book. All paperbacks will be signed and they come with a matching bookmark. Trust me. You won't regret it. Yes, the cover photographs are mine. The back cover was my one and only 'selfie', taken in a mirror in Bangkok

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18 June 2014 - THE STRANGER - Southern Thailand

THE STRANGER

- Southern Thailand -

G'day folks,

Here is another very short anecdote I have written over the years. And, yes, it is a true story.

One early morning on my way home from a festival in Southern Thailand, I sat on the fence of a large hotel, had a smoke and watched the traffic pass. The location was a famous roundabout that was always busy and a place where I had often sat with my camera, waiting for some spectacular scene to capture on film. Some of my best shots had been taken there, like five people and a dog travelling on a small motor bike or a truck full of workers; some even sitting on the roof.

     I was only there for a few minutes when an attractive woman appeared. I said hello and she stopped to chat. She spoke no English, but that was fine because I spoke good Thai. She was a bright, happy woman with a sweet personality and during the conversation I learned lots about her. She had just arrived in the city by train from Northern Thailand; fourteen hours away, had three kids and was seeking employment. Curious, I bluntly asked her how much money she had. To which, she opened a small purse to reveal 150 Baht which is currently $5.17 Australian. The woman had no idea where she would sleep that night.

     Although I’d had a few beers with some Thai friends of mine, I certainly wasn’t drunk. Impulsively, I removed my wallet and gave her 500Baht and crossed the busy road. Naturally she was gob smacked and asked me why I’d given that much money to a complete stranger. The money I'd given her would have bought about forty meals.

     ‘Farang (foreigner), why did you give me money?’ she hollered.

     I turned, smiled and bowed. ‘Because I have it and you need it,’ I said, and headed towards my hotel.

    

     Further on, I looked back to find her bowing and waving with a beaming smile. Ah ... The 'Land of Smiles'.

     It’s great to share what you have, eh? Life’s short … Use it … There is plenty to do.

*** New review for

'Pa Joe's Place' ***

 “While I was reading, I was in Thailand, going on all those wondrous adventures with Boo. I have read a great deal of excellent books, and this one ranks at the highest end of the scale with all the best ones. First of all, I do not LIKE or DISLIKE your stories, Clancy; I LOVE them. And what I LOVE about them is that every time I pick one up, I am transported to a new world while sitting in my own little bedroom. Boo is the most inspirational kid I have ever read about, and the way that you wrote it, it feels like I knew her.  And not only that I always feel like I am IN the story, experiencing it all with the characters. And I also love the way that I really have to concentrate in order to come back to reality when mum calls me for dinner or bed time. Keep writing your AWESOME stories."

Lauren Crocker, Student, Australia.

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