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Author and filmmaker Bjorn Turmann on
writing novels and developing Oscar nominated ideas
Thursday 29th April, 2010 from 19:00 – 20:30 hrs At Mom Tri’s Boathouse on Kata Beach, Phuket
At the first of several popular Boathouse literary events of summer 2010 Bjorn Turmann, internationally recognized writer/speaker, will relate stories of his experiences with fiction, film and whatever else happens to be on his mind that day.
Robert Vito, CNN senior correspondent called Bjorn’s latest novel The Last Tobacco Shop in the World released on 10 February: “Powerful and unforgettable…a riveting, clever plot.” The story is set in the year 2040 on a fictitious island in the Andaman Sea near Phuket. Bjorn is now in the process of adapting the book to film and one day, (he hopes) the stage.
On the same day in February Bjorn simultaneously released a book of non-fiction – Speaking Energy: Public Speaking for Humans…Finally! An international public speaking professional, Bjorn is a globally authorized Microsoft communications coach with a long list of Fortune 500 clients. Speaking Energy: Public Speaking for Humans…Finally! is endorsed by MIT and The National Speakers Bureau in Chicago. http://speakingenergy.com
Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Bjorn is also a founding partner of the award-winning Vancouver based studio, The Embassy Visual Effects, one of the key creative teams behind the Oscar nominated films, “District 9” and “Iron Man”. He is the writer and co-creator of a “futuristic television sitcom” set in the year 3000 which will go into pre-production in late 2010.
All Bjorn has lived in Asia since 1993 and now divides his time between Asia and North America.
Good Daughter
“Harrowing…provocative and moving…” The South China Morning Post
The Karaoke World of Cortous Haire
“Engaging and comical…a novel that will entice readers at every turn.” The Toronto Star
The Last Tobacco Shop in the World
"A powerful and unforgettable novel...a rivetting, clever plot." Robert Vito, former CNN Senior Correspondent
“Vivid, human, interesting, well and clearly written...will make each of us a better communicator and the corporation a happier, more efficient place. I recommend it with enthusiasm.” Dr. Grant McCracken, MIT; Author, Chief Culture Officer, a Business Week best of 2009.
Mom Tri's Boathouse Phuket Thailand, is the creation of renowned Thai architect, entrepreneur and artist Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul known as Mom Tri. Favourite with discriminating visitors it appears on numerous lists of the world’s best small hotels. The Boathouse Wine & Grill has been distinguished with Wine Spectator Awards since 1995 and has won the sole ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ in Thailand since 2006.
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