Wilbur Smith | On Leopard Rock It is now a few years since Wilbur Smith left us at the grand old age of 88. During his lengthy career, he wrote 49 books that have sold to date over 140 million copies worldwide; what would I do for that kind of legacy? Wilbur’s...
Top-Ten Safety Tips for a Secure African Safari Experience Embarking on an African safari is an experience of a lifetime, offering the opportunity to witness stunning wildlife and explore captivating landscapes. However, it's essential to prioritize safety during...
Stephen King is a legend in the writing world. I am sure most of you have heard of him for his horror stories over the last twenty years. This book is different. It is an autobiographical look at how he came to be a writer in the first place. I thoroughly enjoyed...
The Anglo-Zanzibar War. The Shorest War in History A Ten Minute ReadThe story starts when Zanzibar was a hub for ivory, cloves, and allegedly the largest slave market in the world; at its peak, there are estimates that over 50,000 slaves were traded per year from...
African Novels: Where Are They All? A Blog by Steve Braker 8 minute ReadAs a writer, I find myself in a unique place; a writer who writes action thrillers set in Africa, when I set out some twenty years ago, I thought I was onto a winner. However, the average...
I was recently interviewed by Bob Gatty on the Lean to the Left Podcast. Check it out below! Lean to the Left Podcast If you would like to follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I post most days just click on the links to join the community. For loads of useful...
I was recently interviewed by Josh Morris on the My Greatest Imagination Podcast. Check it out below! My Greatest Imagination Podcast If you would like to follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I post most days just click on the links to join the community. For loads...
I was recently interviewed by Pew on the Books You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear podcast. Check it out below! To make it easy, you can access the podcast below on multiple platforms. Books You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear Podcast Apple Podcasts Radio Republic...
I was recently interviewed on The JetsetHer's Podcast with Jenny Barnwell and Jaimie Dye. Check it out below! To make it easy, you can access the podcast below on multiple platforms.Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music If you would like to follow me...
Fort Jesus- Mombasa, Kenya The ruthless fights and rich history of a major piece of real estate in Mombasa. As I am sure you all are aware, Mombasa is an island at the head of Makupa Creek on the East Coast of Africa and is the second city of Kenya. The island has...
The Lunatic Express A Blog Post by Steve Braker-Action Adventure Author. This is one of those strange stories where an African country gets dragged into European or Worldwide politics. Kenya had been going about its own business for many millenniums. The Portuguese...
Echoes From the Past Author: Peter Rimmer I picked this book from Amazon as it is similar to the books I write. The William Brody African Ocean Adventure Series and I wanted to see what other options were available for my readers. You can tell Peter Rimmer has...
Scott Mariani the Martyr’s Curse a Ben Hope Novel I always love reading a Ben Hope Novel, Scott Mariani is a great storyteller, I have read most of the Ben Hope Series and am looking forward to the next installment. The Martyr’s Curse starts as is common with Ben...
Meeting ‘George Bush’- on Nungwi Beach- Zanzibar- Tanzania I love visiting Zanzibar; the place is old Swahili like going back in time a walk through the bazaars of Stone Town is an adventure into the lost world of Spices and Aromas. The shopkeepers are welcoming,...
In 2016 I was commissioned by a large oil exploration company to do a road survey in the counties of Kilifi and Kwale. These two counties are coastal, one just a bit North of Mombasa and the other to the South. Every day for two weeks I would get up at 5 am and...
