Jonathan Finch was born in London in 1951. His mother was from Ireland, while his father was first-generation English, with grandparents from Austria and Poland. Jonathan has been writing for many years. His poetry has been widely published and has won prizes, while some of his short stories have also appeared in print. Outposts published a small collection of his poems.
In 1991, while living in Italy and working as a lector at the University of Rome, Jonathan translated Insegnare La Lingua Straniera, published under the English title A Developmental Psycholinguistic Approach to Second Language Teaching.
In the early 2000s, Jonathan discovered Thailand and eventually made it his home. His experiences of life between the UK, Italy and Thailand have become an important influence on his writing.
Jonathan writes with humor, observation and a willingness to explore the less polished realities of people, places and everyday life. His work includes poetry, short stories, essays and reflections shaped by his experiences across different cultures.
Works:
Mixed Massages (I): Pattaya Voices and Vices
Collected Selected Words UK / Thailand / Italy A Developmental Psycholinguistic Approach to Second Language Teaching (translation of Insegnare La Lingua Straniera, published in 1991)
Outposts — collection of poems
"Mixed Massages (I)" is the first in a collection of essays, articles and stories about Pattaya, the punters, the girls, the ladyboys, the events and the dangers. It is funny and serious. It paints a picture of Pattaya, Thailand, and expat life without romanticising the notorious and famous seaside resort. Fun City with its appeal, its danger, its drunkenness, its endless partying, is here to entertain the reader but Finch's message is not a massage. The extreme city of Pattaya can become monstrous. Moderation, common sense and thought are needed if disasters are to be avoided.
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