Based in Brisbane, Australia, I am a communications consultant, journalist, writer, speech writer, blogger, commentator and public speaker.My 30-plus year career includes 20 years as a senior communications and media management specialist with the Australian and Queensland governments, where I provided advice, speeches, public statements and correspondence to some of the country’s most senior politicians.I have also provided speeches and writing services to a range of private sector companies and community organizations.Since leaving government in late 2011, I have founded John Reynolds, Writer for Hire, which provides affordable writing support to businesses, groups and individuals. This includes ghost writing, speeches, blogs and newsletters, media releases, correspondence, business and public profiles and a master of ceremonies service. I also write a blog on the quirky things in life, continue to work on my first novel and speak either as a master of ceremonies or guest speaker.