GREGORY MARK HAYNES

Author | Storyteller | Speaker

Publishers and Literary Professionals

For publishers, editors, agents and other literary professionals, this website provides an overview of Gregory's writing, published books, themes and professional background as well as author information, profile and professional enquiries. Further information about his books and writing can be found through the links below.

Here you can find out more about the author, his website, blog, speaking activities, readership/community activity and relevant professional credentials.

Author Information

Greg Haynes’s author website provides a central home for his writing, books, speaking activities and wider author platform. It introduces Greg and his work, provides information about his published and forthcoming books, and gives readers an opportunity to explore the stories, themes and experiences behind his writing.

The website also features Greg’s blog, speaking and event information, media and press resources, and opportunities for readers to stay connected through Greg’s Readers’ Circle. Together, these elements provide a single platform through which readers, event organisers, media professionals and publishers can discover Greg’s work and follow his continuing development as an author and storyteller.

The website reflects Greg’s broader identity as an author, storyteller and speaker, with real experiences, real people and real life at its centre.

https://www.gregorymarkhaynesauthor.com

Uses Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Apps, MailerLite, Squarespace.

Website

Greg Haynes’s blog explores the stories, experiences and ideas behind his writing and wider author platform. Drawing on a life lived across Australia, South Africa and Britain, Greg writes about memories, travel, people, places, music, the natural world, creativity and the unexpected experiences that become stories.

The blog also provides a behind-the-scenes look at his books, including the stories and experiences that inspired them, alongside reflections on curiosity, exploration, personal growth and the changing world around us.

Written in an accessible, conversational style, the blog extends the themes of Greg’s books and speaking work while giving readers a continuing connection with the author and the stories behind the stories.

Topics for Greg’s blog articles include: Leadership, Technology, Community Work, Personal Development, Project Management, Personal Transformation, Cultural Experience, Resilience, Music, Creativity and Miscellaneous.

Current blog: 30+ posts across a range of subjects, with new articles added as Greg’s writing and author activities develop.

Blog

Writing

Greg Haynes writes narrative non-fiction drawn from real experiences, memories and encounters across three continents. His work combines personal storytelling with observations about people, places, travel, music, the natural world and the unexpected events that stay with us.

His writing is conversational and accessible, often finding humour and meaning in ordinary situations as well as in more unusual experiences. Curiosity, exploration, resilience, change and human connection are recurring themes, with an emphasis on the people and moments that give a story its character.

His memoir, Memories Are Made of This, brings together true stories from Greg’s life in Australia, South Africa and Britain, reflecting the breadth of experience that informs his writing. His wider work continues to explore the relationship between experience, memory and the stories we choose to share.

Principle themes Greg writes about:

• history

• music

• environment

• personal experience

• travel

• resilience

• curiosity

• human stories

Speaking Activities

Greg Haynes is a speaker who uses real stories and personal experience to explore ideas about curiosity, change, resilience, creativity, personal growth and human connection. Drawing on a life lived across Australia, South Africa and Britain, his talks combine storytelling with practical reflections on the experiences that shape us.

His speaking work includes themes such as finding purpose at any stage of life, navigating transitions and reinvention, learning through curiosity and experience, creativity and self-expression, resilience, leadership, personal growth, community and connection.

Stories from his books and wider life provide the foundation for his talks, with each presentation adapted to its audience and setting. Talks can be tailored to a mix of blog and writing topics. He speaks for literary, community, cultural and professional audiences, both in person and online.

• Author talks — talks based on Memories Are Made of This, drawing on stories from Greg’s life across Australia, South Africa and Britain.

• Book talks and readings — readings, discussion and audience Q&A centred on the stories, people and experiences behind his books.

• Personal storytelling — real-life stories exploring curiosity, exploration, unexpected experiences, resilience, change and the people we encounter along the way.

• Libraries and literary events — author appearances, readings and conversations for readers, community groups and literary audiences.

• Educational settings — talks on curiosity, creativity, life experience, learning and the value of developing interests beyond the classroom.

• Community and cultural events — talks connected with local history, personal experience, music, the natural world and the stories that shape communities.

• Corporate and organisational events — presentations on themes including reinvention, curiosity, resilience, creativity, leadership and personal growth.

• Online speaking — virtual author talks, interviews, readings and Q&A sessions for audiences in the UK and internationally.

Readership / Community Activity

Greg is developing a readership and community around his writing, with his author website providing a central point for readers to discover his books, explore the stories and themes behind them, and keep up with new writing and speaking activities.

His Readers’ Circle provides an opportunity for readers to remain connected with his work, while his blog and other online content extend the conversations beyond the books themselves. Greg also engages with readers and wider communities through author talks, readings, events and direct communication.

His aim is to build an active, long-term relationship with readers based on real stories, shared experiences and curiosity about the people and places that shape our lives.

• Greg’s Readers’ Circle — a developing reader community for people interested in Greg’s books, stories, writing and forthcoming projects.

• Author website — a central online platform featuring books, writing themes, blog articles, author information, speaking activities and opportunities to connect.

• Reader engagement — direct interaction with readers through the website, email and author communications.

• Blog and storytelling content — regular articles expanding on the people, places, experiences and themes behind Greg’s books.

• Book and story discussions — opportunities for readers to engage with the stories and subjects explored in Greg’s writing.

• Events and author appearances — opportunities to meet readers through talks, readings, Q&A sessions and community events.

• Email communication — ongoing communication with readers and supporters about new writing, books, events and other author activities.

• Community connections — engagement with literary, local, cultural, environmental and other communities connected with Greg’s interests and writing.

Relevant Professional Credentials

Greg holds a BSc double major in Geography and Computer Science with an environmental studies component, together with a Postgraduate Programme in Business Leadership degree (PBL) and PRINCE2 Practitioner certification. His professional career has included civil engineering, computer programming and systems analysis in the steel fabrication and gold mining industries, corporate GIS, project and service delivery, climate change and sustainability, and environmental investment work within local government.

Alongside his professional career, Greg has developed a longstanding interest in writing, storytelling, music, chess , website design and creative expression. He is the author of Memories Are Made of This and is developing a wider programme of author talks and public engagement based on his experiences across Australia, South Africa and Britain.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• BSc Geography and Computer Science (double major)

• Postgraduate degree in Business Leadership (distinction in decision-making)

• Prince2 Practitioner

• Responsive website design, Javascript, CSS and HTML

Professional Experience

Civil engineering, computer programming and systems analysis, steel industry, gold mining industry, local government, geographical information systems, music production, climate and sustainability, charity work, project management and service delivery.

Greg Haynes brings a broad professional background spanning civil engineering, site surveying, technology, geography, environmental sustainability, business, project management, music production and entrepreneurship. His career has included roles in local government, geographic information systems, climate change and sustainability, as well as running a music recording studio and working across business and community projects.

His professional experience has taken him from technical and analytical work to leadership, project delivery and stakeholder engagement. He has worked as a Corporate GIS Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Officer, service delivery and project manager, music producer, charity co-director and independent trader.

This varied experience, combined with a life lived across Australia, South Africa and Britain, provides a broad perspective that informs Greg's writing and speaking. His work often draws on the practical experiences of different professions, communities and environments, as well as the people and unexpected situations encountered along the way.