Thomas Alexander has had over a dozen plays produced on three continents, in countries ranging from Japan to the United States to Afghanistan, with his work translated into four different languages. Following several highly successful writing and directorial seasons in Tokyo, he was handpicked by the Afghan government and commissioned to write The Crossroads Country, which he directed to international acclaim. Experienced in all aspects of theatre from opera to children's performances. Having written over twenty plays and directed more than a ten, with his first novel due for publication in September 2014, Thomas Alexander is rapidly emerging as one of the literary scene's bright young talents. His plays Writing William, Begat, Great and The Visitor, along with the first novel in his The Other Side of the Sun trilogy, A Scattering Of Orphans, have been published by Direct Light Publications. www.directlight-publications.com To be notified when new books are released, please sign up for Thomas Alexander's email newsletter at thomasalexander@directlight-publications.com Also by the author: PLAYS Begat Great The Visitor Happiness Murder Me Gently The Family The Crossroads Country When Dusk Brings Glory The Recruitment Officer Writer's Block The Last Christmas Writing William The Big Match ONE ACT PLAYS Four Widow and a Funeral For Arts Sake The TV Life TM The Dance ADAPTATIONS William Shakespeare's R3 Othello