Delighted to welcome a new face on Open Mic Night every two weeks.. meet author Malcolm Allen who lives in Australia… Malcolm regularly sends us funnies and time to pass them on.
Malcolm Allen’s latest book in print and Kindle
About the book
This is the third book by the author, following publication of his two autobiographies ‘From Birth to Perth – Memoirs of a Nomad’ in August 2013 and ‘World Turned Upside Down – More Nomadic Memoirs’ published in June 2018. This third book in the nomadic series, is a travelogue of the author’s journeys around the world. He shares both his travel experiences and his views on various subjects, with his usual frankness and humour. It’s a tale of the traveller as he moves by air, land and sea with assorted companions. The world of travel has changed the lives of many and continues to delight and surprise the author each time he packs his luggage and passport. As a fellow author, Michael Palin so eloquently said: ‘Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote. I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.’
One of the recent reviews for the book
The author has already written his autobiography in two volumes and that is quite a story. He is much travelled and, in this new book, he gives us the benefit of his travels in a novel way. Instead of using a chronological framework, Allen uses an alphabetical format interposing memories of places he’s visited with a miscellany of anecdotes that keep you entertained.
There is plenty of humour and I’ve given the book five stars because of its readability. It’s a winning combination of real world travelogue that puts you right there with the author, and anecdotal humour that will make you chuckle (as well as groan at some of the quips). The result is a book that you will not want to put down. If you enjoy Bill Bryson, you will enjoy Malcolm Allen. He has taken a novel approach to non-fiction that is both entertaining and highly amusing. I now feel that I’ve really been to some of the places that I’ll never get to in person and that must be the highest accolade for a book that is much more than a travelogue.
Buy the book: Amazon US – And:Amazon UK – And: Amazon AU
About Malcolm Allen
The author was born in London UK and experienced a challenging childhood, leaving school with no academic qualifications at the age of 15. He had mixed fortunes in his early working days but managed to secure a job in the banking industry at the age of 19. During a period of 32 years he enjoyed a demanding and successful career in London, the pinnacle of which was becoming a Company Director at the age of 37. Following a life changing experience in November 1998 he emigrated to Perth, Western Australia in September 2001, relocating to his current home in Melbourne, Australia in November 2015.
Thanks for dropping in today and I know Malcolm would love your feedback.. thanks Sally
Hahaha, some good laughs here.
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Thanks very much Jessica…hugsx
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I love those alternate meaning, I was laughing out loud. Thankfully, I wasn’t drinking anything. Great share, Sally.
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Thanks Carla. and glad there was no spluttering…x
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Thanks for introducing us to Malcolm. Another great box of laughs!
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Thanks Olga…humour always worth sharing..hugsx
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I love Malcolm’s sense of humor. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the grins, Sally, and for sharing Malcolm’s work as well!
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Thanks Jan and delighted you enjoyed.. hoping to show case more going forward.. hugsx
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Thank you very much, for another great laughter, Sally and Malcom! Very appreciated. Michael
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Thanks Michael..hugs
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I really liked the book that made you cry, Malcom and Sally. Thanks for sharing. All the best.
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Thanks very much William and have a good weekend. thanks for sharing on Tumblr..hugs
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I like the neologism entries…
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Some interesting minds at play..hugs
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🙂
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Algebra I, Math for the Modern World—Such a moving book! 🤣
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Lol and moved milllions to tears… xxx
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Very funny. Love the bible meeting at Home Depot, lol ❤
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Lol.. I wonder if that has now become the norm…♥♥
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Wouldn’t surprise me 🙂 xx
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Well, it’s clear to see that I abdicated bloody years ago!
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You and me both Ann..hugsx
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Particularly liked the neologisms and the book that made you cry. Many thanks, both! xx
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Thanks Alex.. the wits are at it again..hugsx
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I love the neologisms!! 😀
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I think my mother used a number of those unintentionally… x
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I have to say the neologisms always get me. So funny and outrageously funny. Thanks for Malcom for the laughs. A great share, Sally.
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Thanks Diana..have a good weekend..hugs
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So many laughs here. Thank you Sally and Malcolm
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Glad you enjoyed John..hugsx
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