I am an independent author writing in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada.
My novels and other books present the enigmatic nature of humans in ways that can be uplifting as well as uncomfortable. These stories attempt to tap into our subjectively distinct inner worlds to create a personal yet lasting experience for each reader.
Naturally, I also hope they prove entertaining.
Greenplays - 3 Scripts (2016)
Recycling, growth, money, greed, nature and renewal are some of the various themes linking these feature film scripts.
Suburban Trappings
A troubled teen creates turmoil in a tight-knit neighbourhood when she neglects her brother's illegal grow-op.
No Hard Feelings
What if you're overseas when your office pool wins the lottery, then rush home to discover you've been shut out?
Escaping Reality
Strategy gives way to self-preservation when reality show contestants begin dying mysteriously on a remote island.
Melange and Other I.T. Stories (2010)
Classic literary influences abound in this diverse blend of stories about the corporate world. Essential reading for those working in or with IT departments, this themed collection examines the conflicts, foibles, and occasional heroics of modern office life.
In Melange, the title story, an IT hero faces a series of bureaucratic perils, akin to Homeric Odyssey. Satirical in parts, humorous in others, Melange depicts in depth the pitfalls of an ill-fated IT project.
FOOD offers a metaphorical vision of how a misguided IT department might run a restaurant. Two friends with contrasting working styles switch jobs in Greener Grass while a woman sees the value of computers after job is taken over by one in Career. Going Forward shows how a casual phrase applied literally leads to odd results.
The IT Director adapts Machiavelli’s, The Prince, for today’s manager.
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You can contact me at: phwriter {at} peterhassebroek.com.