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February 1, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 48 – James Robinson

Welcome to episode 48 of Sweetman Podcast brought to you by Phantom Billstickers. A chat with Kiwi-born, American-based writer James Robinson. He had a blog on Stuff.co.nz – which he turned into a book. The blog – and then the book – looked at life in America and perceptions of America; the way we, as […]
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September 4, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

James Robinson: Voyages in America

Voyages In America James Robinson Independent/Kickstarter James Robinson used to write a blog for Stuff.co.nz – it documented his time living in America, seeking out work as a freelance writer; it drew on his experiences in New Zealand and when he returned home – wherever home was. As the blog continued over a couple of […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Blogger, Book, Book Review, Freelance Writing, James Robinson, Kickstarter, Stuff.co.nz, Travel Writing, Voyages In America ·

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July 13, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Book Preview: Voyages in America

When James Robinson’s blog Voyages in America was discontinued from Stuff.co.nz he decided, with the help of loyal readers, to turn that blog – and some contextual additions – into a book. That book, also called Voyages in America, is now available to order via his website. Or you can follow his voyages into self-publishing […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged A Story of Homes Lost and Found, America, Blog, Blog On The Tracks, Book, Book Preview, Freelance Writer, James Robinson, Kickstarter, Promo, Stuff.co.nz, Travel, Travel Writing, Voyages In America, Voyages in America: A Story of Homes Lost and Found, Writing ·

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December 19, 2012 by Simon Sweetman

Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: James Robinson

James Robinson writes Stuff.co.nz’s thrice-weekly Voyages in America blog and is a freelance journalist, slinging his trade across the New Zealand and American market, covering off everything from celebrity interviews, successful Kiwi expats and strange American murderers. Here are five albums he’s loving right now… 1 – Louis CK, Live at the Beacon Theater: I’ve listened to this record […]
Posted in Blog, Special Guests · Tagged Five Albums I'm Loving Right Now, James Robinson, Voyages In America ·

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