Alex J Coyne

Alex J. Coyne is a journalist, author, and proofreader.

His features have been published in a wide array of international publications: Caribbean Compass, Bridge Canada, People Magazine, Writers Weekly, Yoga International, Great Bridge Links, and more.

His features about contract bridge, poker, and tabletop games have been published in more: Bridge Base Online, Geek Native, Gifts for Card Players, and Alzheimer’s SA.

Some articles and blog posts have been syndicated to other international markets that include Yahoo! Finance, The Citizen, and MSN Money.

He has also been lucky enough to interview fascinating people like Raymond Buckland, Jeffery Deaver, Kathy Reichs, Matthew Ginsberg, and Magus Peter H. Gilmore.

Sometimes, he’s a ghostwriter, too. Alex has written more than 1 000 000 words on behalf of copywriting agencies.

Website: https://alexcoyneofficial.com

The digital psyche: Why you should pay attention to your social media likes

Alex J Coyne, Suzannah WanderingStar Opinion 2024-05-08

"What does social media say about you, and what could it say about others around you? Social media reveals more than just your basic likes, like listening to Nirvana and reading a lot of Tolkien, but also locks your thoughts and musings in time. TikTok, Facebook and YouTube can be a good way to know someone, but when potential danger signs are ignored, social media is a darker trip."

Deus ex machina: Animation, artists and solving the generative AI problem

Alex J Coyne, Suzannah WanderingStar Kunsmatige intelligensie | Artificial intelligence 2024-04-11

"One or two clicks could turn into Johnny Cash performing 'Barbie girl' or create a photograph of Steve Hofmeyr singing into a barbecue sausage."

Southern (African) Gothic: Exploring the horror film genre

Alex J Coyne Lifestyle and entertainment 2024-03-19

"Here’s a walk through the corridors of South African horror, from early ’70s thrillers to modern, local zombie films."

Mein Berlin: ’n onderhoud met Deon Maas

Alex J Coyne, Deon Maas Onderhoude 2023-11-21

“Ek het van al my wêreldse besittings ontslae geraak en na ’n nuwe kontinent, nuwe land, en nuwe stad getrek. Ek word konstant gestimuleer deur nuwe invloede. Daar is geen ritme in my lewe nie, en alles is nuut.”

Practical protection orders: How to stop harassment

Alex J Coyne Opinion 2023-06-15

"When no means no, does the law protect victims enough? Harassment orders are legal answers to stalkers and abusers; successful orders require the cooperation of courts and police services, which appears to be easier said than done."

The sports bet & the bunny chow

Alex J Coyne Opinion 2023-03-22

"It’s why casinos are loud, have no clocks and give you free stuff every few spins. Like casinos, pachinko machines or Candy Crush, houses might be aware that some of their customers are there to go on a date, and then to lose a moerse klomp money over a f#%$n bunny chow."

Onderhoud: Isaac Mutant neem Europa oor

Isaac Mutant, Alex J Coyne, Luna Coyne Musiek 2016-03-18

"Ek is gatvol dat almal so sensitive is oor alles."

Middernagstories V

Alex J Coyne 2015-02-02 "Sy weef die kombers van jou nagmerries aanmekaar, in ‘n sinkhuisie in die bos, waar niemand sal soek nie."

Here's to Jack

Alex J Coyne 2014-10-31

Middernagstories IV

Alex J Coyne 2014-10-13 "Kom vinnig in, want die deur bly nie lank oop nie. En onthou jou flitslig – dit is baie, baie donker hier …"

Middernagstories (Deel III)

Alex J Coyne 2014-07-30 Maak die derde deur oop en kom binne … Pasop net dat die wind nie die deur agter jou toewaai nie, want hoe sal jy dan die pad terug na jou wêreld vind?

Middernagstories (Deel II)

Alex J Coyne 2014-07-10 "Hier is nóg vyf stories net vir middernag … Of, hierdie keer, vir net ná middernag. Lees, want die tyd stap aan en die deure maak oop …"

Middernagstories (Deel I)

Alex J Coyne 2014-07-08 "Dit is middernag en die laaste deur word oopgemaak."

Sweet Leaf, Legalize It …

Alex J Coyne 2014-02-24
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