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, he has written over twenty plays and directed more than ten. Thomas Alexander's first novel has recently been published by Direct Light Publications, and he 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