Author: The Dsylexitic 'Oartistic' Detective - an interesting read with your coffee.
Ben has worked as investigative journalist, researcher and writers for a number of NZ/Australian publications, radio stations, as well as working for universities, NGO and commercial clients, as well as being a best selling author (State Secrets 1 & II [Return Fire]) specialising in organised crime and national security issues.
With a degree in history and political science specialising in political violence and counter terrorism Ben spent six year in New Zealand Army territorial (reserves) serving in the Royal Artillery and the infantry with posting in signals, artillery intelligence, field and counter intelligence, reconnaissance and as a rifleman & platoon grenadier.
Ben also has decades of experience in all aspect of the hospitality and tourism industry (from kitchen hand to marketing and promotions) through out Australasia as well a having strong root in the arts community of New Zealand's South Island his beloved home and were he prints his own cafe publications and books .
PLATO – FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Its Not Rocket Science Its War. Or Why the Greens Need To Get Over Their Electric Addiction & Get Behind The Rainbow Warrior Peace Flag & Real Sustainable Policies If They Want To Be More Than Neo Liberal Labour’s Pet
Its Not Rocket Science Its War. Or Why the Greens Need To Get Over Their Electric Addiction & Get Behind The Rainbow Warrior Peace Flag & Real Sustainable Policies If They Want To Be More Than Neo Liberal Labour’s Pet
Burning Desire The Art of Helena Morris (Encaustic Art).
Quality Over Quantity – Kiwi Spirit Distillery Takaha Golden Bay NZ
Get Your Motor Running – Lambrettas Cafe 209 Hardy Street
KAIKOURA UFO & Ngatea ‘CROP CIRCLE’ FIND NO LGMS (Little Green Men) ONLY MEN IN KAHKI
Plenty of Room At The Hotel Motueka.
BEN VIDGEN -- The Consulting 'Oartistic' Dyslexic Detective. 