Get my latest intel — straight from the front lines of politics, publishing, and prose.

This is where I unpack what’s happening in my world, what’s landing on the page, and what’s still rattles around in my head it finds a place here.

Think of The Briefing Room as a mix between a political war room and a writer’s studio. One moment you might find a reel breaking down the spin of the day, the next a candid story, and a bit of fun. I share my writings, my craft, what media I am attracting, events I’m attending what I’m watching, what’s influencing my next book.

If it’s brief, sometimes sharp, or explosive — this is where it lands first. Unfiltered. Unpolished. And occasionally, unexpectedly personal.

POLITICS

       Listen to my selected parliamentary speeches but it’s my commentary that may surprise you.

REELS

       The camera’s on, and I’m calling it as I see it — no script, no spin

SCRIBBLES

From time to time, I write short stories and other writing scribbles mostly memoir and other notes..

MEDIA

Catch up on media appearances — from radio stoushes to in-depth author chats

CRAFT

Behind the words: how the stories get built — and occasionally fall apart.

EVENTS

Book launches, library talks, writing workshops, and speaking gigs

FREE DECEIT DIGITAL BOOK

A free digital copy of the first episode of the Democracy Trilogy is yours.

A plane crash begins a sequence of events that leads corrupt Prime Minister Andrew Gerrard, after a long political career, to rush through legislation designed to secure his ill-gotten gains for his retirement. Stalwart — and soon retired — Clerk of the Parliament, Gordon O’Brien, sets out to foil the Prime Minister’s plan with the help of an investigative journalist, Anita Devlin.

Just tell me where to send it.

About Richard

As a passionate storyteller, I’m dedicated to providing you with captivating reads that delve into the intriguing world of politics. My goal is to entertain you while sparking your curiosity and leaving you with something to ponder.

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