Digital Swaggie is an adventure travel publishing house that deals with turning complex ideas into simple, easy to read and humourous text. It include examples of technical, travel, commissioned work and instructional design.
Technical Writing
The development of induction manuals, courses and work instructions.
Travel Memoirs
The Australian Adventure Motorcycle Series is a seven book series about riding a KLR650 motorcycle around Australia. The series follows my journey through each state. During the ride I discuss local local histories, explore out of the way places and discuss mental health issues. Rather than ride a single journey around highway one, the books criss cross each state exploring local history along the way. The books include:
Gun Fights, Ghosts and Goannas
About the book
Ever since he was a young man living on the Gold Coast, Gary had dreamed of riding a motorcycle around Australia. His focus on family, qualifications, career and mortgage conspired to push this dream out of his mind. Life had stopped being fun and he could see that it wouldn’t get better unless he changed his thinking.
Then one night while lying in his hammock, sipping red wine, and listening to music, a song from his past came over the speaker. It was a message from his younger self reminding him of his dreams.
He made a goal, got a motorcycle and some camping gear, and within two years he was on a solo motorcycle adventure through Queensland.
This book is more than a motorcycle travel story, it’s an adventure through the heart of Queensland and the soul of Australia. Along the way, Gary learns the secret of life, loses his money by betting on chickens and solves the murder of the swaggie from the song Waltzing Matilda. His message to the reader is that it’s never too late to set and achieve goals. If he can do it anyone can, and it’s easier than you think. Just twist the throttle and look out for kangaroos.
Red Dust and Rainforests
About the book
Adventure calls once more in Red Dust and Rainforests! Join Gary on a thrilling journey through Australia’s stunning landscapes, from the ancient Daintree Rainforest to the iconic Great Barrier Reef, culminating in his ride to Cape York.
Continuing his path of self-discovery, Gary faces deep bull dust tracks, mechanical failures, and challenging riding conditions that test his skills and resilience. As storms gather over the Great Dividing Range, he reflects on his life journey and the vital role adventure plays in men’s mental health. Driven by the desire to become a better rider, he dreams of tackling the remote road to Cape York, uncovering tragic tales of failed explorers, confronting a fierce Cassowary, and discovering some of the world’s most breathtaking beaches.
Red Dust and Rainforests captures nature’s raw power, the joy of camaraderie, and the spirit of self-discovery in this final chapter of a 20,000-kilometre odyssey through Queensland. For anyone eager to break free from the ordinary and embrace a life-changing journey, suit up—your adventure.
Riding the Ridge
Shadow Rider
Commision Work
Instructional Design
Stakeholder Engagement
Whether it is a new training program, a commissioned work of history or a series of micro documentaries, the processes used to ensure text accuracy, acceptability or grammatical structure, I use a standard process for consultation and sign off. This is called the Stakeholder Funnel.
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