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Post it Notes
The financial crash of 2008, plus a new woman, make for a potent Molotov cocktail.
As if escape from a disastrous marriage wasn’t enough, Alfie jumps straight back into the fire.
Driven to a place where no one knows him, the road to rebuilding his life is littered with potholes.
Post-it notes stuck on the fridge door are constant reminders of a period Alfie wants to forget. But he can’t resist a challenge, even if it has the potential to destroy him. Has Alfie taken on more than he can handle? Only time will tell.
Post it Notes is the first novel in the ‘Alfie Goes to Thailand’ trilogy. If you like thought-provoking drama, suspense, and damaged characters, you’ll love this series.
Fans of Iris Ann Hunter, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliott will be captivated by the gripping saga.
Pick up POST-IT NOTES and discover this exciting series today.
As if escape from a disastrous marriage wasn’t enough, Alfie jumps straight back into the fire.
Driven to a place where no one knows him, the road to rebuilding his life is littered with potholes.
Post-it notes stuck on the fridge door are constant reminders of a period Alfie wants to forget. But he can’t resist a challenge, even if it has the potential to destroy him. Has Alfie taken on more than he can handle? Only time will tell.
Post it Notes is the first novel in the ‘Alfie Goes to Thailand’ trilogy. If you like thought-provoking drama, suspense, and damaged characters, you’ll love this series.
Fans of Iris Ann Hunter, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliott will be captivated by the gripping saga.
Pick up POST-IT NOTES and discover this exciting series today.
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Published February 1, 2020
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About the author
James King
19 books27 followersAn Englishman who emigrated to South Africa in 1995, James King’s work took him all over the Country, visiting Cities, townships and rural areas, gaining valuable insight into the culture and lives of the people, post-apartheid.
In 2011 James left South Africa for Thailand, where he writes novels – Literary fiction thrillers, which focus on - suspense, mystery, and romantic drama. Poetry and Short Stories.
His character-driven stories are dramatic, suspenseful, thrilling and emotional. There are always romantic and sinister elements at play in his plots.
James’ poetry drifts from the romantic to fear for the survival of our world, human rights and the darkness of death. Inspired by music, film, and literature. Shakespeare, Dickens, Hesse, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan, among others, have all had a profound influence on his life, his writing, and the messages within.
Leading a well-travelled but somewhat fractured and unconventional life, James has mixed with politicians, sports stars, creatives, music impresarios, business tycoons, murderers, fraudsters, and even hired assassins. They have all provided rare material which he uses to great effect in his writing.
In 2011 James left South Africa for Thailand, where he writes novels – Literary fiction thrillers, which focus on - suspense, mystery, and romantic drama. Poetry and Short Stories.
His character-driven stories are dramatic, suspenseful, thrilling and emotional. There are always romantic and sinister elements at play in his plots.
James’ poetry drifts from the romantic to fear for the survival of our world, human rights and the darkness of death. Inspired by music, film, and literature. Shakespeare, Dickens, Hesse, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan, among others, have all had a profound influence on his life, his writing, and the messages within.
Leading a well-travelled but somewhat fractured and unconventional life, James has mixed with politicians, sports stars, creatives, music impresarios, business tycoons, murderers, fraudsters, and even hired assassins. They have all provided rare material which he uses to great effect in his writing.
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May 10, 2020
I loved this book. It's very intresting. It was also very educational about a.man's life in Thailand. It was also based some on true incidents. If you read this series, make sure it's in order, The Only Witness, Post It Notes, Skytube and then The House of Bikers which will come out soon. At first I got so confused about the books that I actually wrote to the author. He cleared up my confusion.
It's a great book and I have a thing for true stories.
It's a great book and I have a thing for true stories.
June 28, 2020
Alfie is in one of those periods in life when he is not sure what direction he should take. His home, and those post it notes on the fridge door, remind him of his recent bitter divorce. The world is undergoing a financial crisis that may see his jewellery business hit hard. He decides to add some time in Thailand onto a business trip and take some time to think things through. The readers follows him as he visits different parts of the country. We meet Thai individuals from different backgrounds, modern city folk and poorer rural families. The countries political and religious influences affect all lives in a multitude of ways.
Alfie gradually gets into a routine that brings him into contact with locals on a more intimate basis. He finds himself torn by feelings for, and of, two ladies. He finally feels comfortable enough to dream of settling down here and begins to plan the building of a new home.
This storyline is based very much on the personalities of the characters, but in the background are just enough little hints that all may not be as it seems.
It is fascinating discovering so much about a land so different to our own. It weaves a background to what is happening in Alfie's new aspirations and challenges. I look forward to following him on his journey.
I received this book as a free read but this is an honest review.
Alfie gradually gets into a routine that brings him into contact with locals on a more intimate basis. He finds himself torn by feelings for, and of, two ladies. He finally feels comfortable enough to dream of settling down here and begins to plan the building of a new home.
This storyline is based very much on the personalities of the characters, but in the background are just enough little hints that all may not be as it seems.
It is fascinating discovering so much about a land so different to our own. It weaves a background to what is happening in Alfie's new aspirations and challenges. I look forward to following him on his journey.
I received this book as a free read but this is an honest review.
October 15, 2020
I enjoyed this story. The protagonist's name is Alfie, his adventures living and working in Thailand. I have always wanted to visit Thailand, hopefully after this pandemic has settled down, I will be able to go to Thailand. The author goes a great job describing the lifestyle in Thailand.
I was given an ARC of this book and I am happy to leave a review.
I was given an ARC of this book and I am happy to leave a review.
April 22, 2020
My favorite part of the book sorry Mr. king was when at the beginning of the book Alfie was complaining about an awful radio station in Cape ztown, that lawyers had high ratings. He said if this could happen Donald Trump could become the next American President. Imagine that . What could be more odious than a narcissistic bigot consumed with hatred and envy. But I digress, more to reviewing the book, I liked hearing of the different places and different cultures. If times were different there are some of them I would like to visit. Since 1976, I knew I did not want to visit Bangkok even back then, and I am sure it was not as crowded, noisy, dirty, hard to breath as it was during Alfie’s time there. I was a freshman in a small dorm at Auburn University in Auburn Alabama and one of the girls ther was from Bangkok. I can think and possibly say her last name but I would never be able to spell it. She had pretty good American English. I asked her one time when she graduated was she going back to Bangkok? She said not if she could help it, she liked all the open space, the grass, no crazy drivers and no really bad places. Now this was 1976 in the South and I don’t know what Bangkok was like back then, but she didn’t want to go back. She had older siblings in upperclassmen back then. Alfie made me remember that and Bangkok sounded worse now.
April 30, 2020
My Thai experience stretches back 30 years. James King got it right! Post It Notes reads like an autobiography. How much of it is, I wonder?
Great read, looking forward to the next instalment.
Great read, looking forward to the next instalment.
June 21, 2020
A thoroughly enjoyable book that resulted in my adding Thailand to my wish list of places to visit.
Overall great but it reads much like a travelogue and auto-biography, which it seems to be? As a Western Cape, South African, I can well relate to many of the references made and the comments and terminology are great. A non-Western Cape person will understand it well, but 'local' does add something.
The subsequent book, "House of Vipers" is also excellent but has now led me to almost removing Thailand from my visit list... Review to follow.
Couple of continuity things that irritated me some but nothing serious! Great read and recommended!
Overall great but it reads much like a travelogue and auto-biography, which it seems to be? As a Western Cape, South African, I can well relate to many of the references made and the comments and terminology are great. A non-Western Cape person will understand it well, but 'local' does add something.
The subsequent book, "House of Vipers" is also excellent but has now led me to almost removing Thailand from my visit list... Review to follow.
Couple of continuity things that irritated me some but nothing serious! Great read and recommended!
April 21, 2020
It was interesting reading POST it NOTES. I felt like I was getting a tour of Thailand and its people and culture, not to mention the many events Alfie went through since arriving in this Southeast Asia country for his business. All of this is from the viewpoint of one man a man who comes from an unhappy marriage. I found the details of the culture fascinating. I am a big fan of the Budda, and that grabbed my interest immediately.
January 10, 2020
Set in 2008, this is a fascinating book about a jewellery dealer who decides to have a few months in Thailand to see if he wants to move there from South Africa.
This book covers his time there, including finding a new Thai lady and exploring both the well-known touristy areas as well as the more off the beaten track areas.
The resulting book is a fascinating tale about just how different Thailand is from the west, and even how different the various areas of the country are from each other. For me, however, the most interesting aspect was the characters both of the native Thai people and the ex-pats living there.
I also enjoyed the descriptions of the early 20th century technology, particularly the issues with trying to get access to the internet and hassles with credit cards not working.
For anyone interested in learning about different cultures, this is a very enjoyable way to read about them.
I received an advance copy of the book and have voluntarily written this review.
This book covers his time there, including finding a new Thai lady and exploring both the well-known touristy areas as well as the more off the beaten track areas.
The resulting book is a fascinating tale about just how different Thailand is from the west, and even how different the various areas of the country are from each other. For me, however, the most interesting aspect was the characters both of the native Thai people and the ex-pats living there.
I also enjoyed the descriptions of the early 20th century technology, particularly the issues with trying to get access to the internet and hassles with credit cards not working.
For anyone interested in learning about different cultures, this is a very enjoyable way to read about them.
I received an advance copy of the book and have voluntarily written this review.
February 20, 2020
Post it Notes: A Novel is book 2 in the Alfie Goes to Thailand series and is based on true life events that take place just before the 2008 economic collapse.
I found this to be an interesting and well written story that uncovers the cultural, societal, and technological differences in various parts of Thailand as compared to Alfie's homeland of South Africa. His friend Jimmy helps to show him some of the sites and Alfie finds a companion.
I am looking forward to the next chapter in Alfie's narrative.
I found this to be an interesting and well written story that uncovers the cultural, societal, and technological differences in various parts of Thailand as compared to Alfie's homeland of South Africa. His friend Jimmy helps to show him some of the sites and Alfie finds a companion.
I am looking forward to the next chapter in Alfie's narrative.
March 9, 2020
After flying through 'The Only Witness' I was disappointed when I finished this sequel. I had expected s thriller. This is not that.
HOWEVER the book IS beautifully written and had me desiring to visit Thailand! The people the life, the culture are presented beautifully to the point you can almost smell and hear the cacophony that is Thailand.
I will continue to read Janes' books and look forward to the next one in his series.
I received a free copy of the book from the author and I am thrilled to be able to give you my honest review.
HOWEVER the book IS beautifully written and had me desiring to visit Thailand! The people the life, the culture are presented beautifully to the point you can almost smell and hear the cacophony that is Thailand.
I will continue to read Janes' books and look forward to the next one in his series.
I received a free copy of the book from the author and I am thrilled to be able to give you my honest review.
February 11, 2020
I only read 25% of the book, I just couldn't get into it. To be fair, I didn't read book 1 of the series and that might have made a difference. It didn't seem like my kind of book though.
February 11, 2020
Thank you for the free Arc
Thoroughly enjoyed this book
Descriptions of scenery, food and culture are amazing
Thoroughly enjoyed this book
Descriptions of scenery, food and culture are amazing
May 25, 2022
A Strange Tail of a S. African Jewelry Businessman & His Trails to & Within Thailand
Alfie,A twice divorced international jewelry businessman has been downtrodden since the divorce from the viper, A banshee or whatever name he has for his ex.
Seeking solace whilst doing business in Bangkok, he retreats to the island of Phuket. Here is where he will unwind and truly learn from the people of Thailand - or so he thinks. This is where the Farang- A somewhat derogatory term the people call the white tourists who come to fierce and be fleeced by the locals.
Honestly I don't know if I like this or what it is. A triptik of one guys vacant? An expat who wants a new life and discovers all isn't as it appears? Not sure but sometimes it's interesting and sometimes I ask myself why I am reading it?
Alfie,A twice divorced international jewelry businessman has been downtrodden since the divorce from the viper, A banshee or whatever name he has for his ex.
Seeking solace whilst doing business in Bangkok, he retreats to the island of Phuket. Here is where he will unwind and truly learn from the people of Thailand - or so he thinks. This is where the Farang- A somewhat derogatory term the people call the white tourists who come to fierce and be fleeced by the locals.
Honestly I don't know if I like this or what it is. A triptik of one guys vacant? An expat who wants a new life and discovers all isn't as it appears? Not sure but sometimes it's interesting and sometimes I ask myself why I am reading it?
September 14, 2021
This book had a great story line, building upon the characters introduced in the preceding novel. The description of culture and the ethnicity of the country was wonderful. The author showed maturation in his writing from his debut novel and this one flowed wonderfully, keeping you engaged from the beginning. The foreshadowing gave way to some predictions along the way but I was way off with my guesses the book was thrilling throughout. Fans of Iris Ann Hunter, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliott will be captivated by the gripping saga. I gave this honest, voluntary review after being given a free copy of the book with no monetary compensation.
July 7, 2020
The title refers to the post-it notes on Alfie's fridge at home in Cape Town. Increasingly fed up with life in South Africa, he is contemplating a move to Thailand. A promising scenario; but when he gets there, he spends most of the time in tourist hotels in Phuket and business meetings in Bangkok, neither of which offers the lifestyle he craves. Will his dream of building a house with his Thai girlfriend in her parents' remote village be any more successful? I am not sufficiently interested in the characters to read the sequel.
February 4, 2021
This is a great slice of Alfie’s adventure in Thailand. He enjoyed his time there and the food, sun and writing a blog on the side. He did get a little lonely and find some cute girls and women to help him fill the hours.
It was a time filling read and am starting the bridge between this one and the fourth now since it’s a short little novella and hope to read it soon. Life interferes too much with my reading. Pick up this little series it’s a great read
I received the series from the author in return for a review so I’m doing so now. Thank you James
It was a time filling read and am starting the bridge between this one and the fourth now since it’s a short little novella and hope to read it soon. Life interferes too much with my reading. Pick up this little series it’s a great read
I received the series from the author in return for a review so I’m doing so now. Thank you James
May 20, 2021
He is starting over and he has a lot of notes on his fridge door which he hopes will improve his life. What will he need to do? Can he do it all? Follow him to see what he needs to do
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 23, 2021
Having read the prequel to the Alfie seriries, The Only Witness, I am enjoying Post it Notes. It is scaringly realistic and must be based on true life experiences. A great insight into life in Thailand. Can't put it down.
May 6, 2021
Woah.
I love this book.
I love this book.
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