We now cross live to the Hardship Posting media room where journalists and reporters the world over try to come up with words of outrage, disgust and 'horreur' to sum up the phenomenon that is the Colonel Ken circus... but you can't keep a bad man down!

Here, then, are a few examples of reviews, write-ups and features on the author, the narrator and his worthy subjects from around Asia (and beyond):

Downloads

Reviews

From the UK to all points of Asia, those who dared review it said nice things (and even kept their jobs!). Big Chilli magazine in Thailand even gave over the cover and five pages of excerpt for Vol 1, and backed-up with three pages of except for Vol 2. Other publications such as Nexus, Expat Singapore, Hong Kong Standard and Bangkok Post also gave us up to half a page of review.

Author profiles

Stu Lloyd is always happy to have a chat about his latest uncoverings in the expat world, and share a laugh or two. Here are just three of many profile examples from the Straits Times, Bangkok Post and the Weekly Telegraph (UK).

Promos

We're always game for a laugh with your readers. Caption contests have proved popular, for instance, putting words and thoughts into the mouth of Colonel Ken drew a lively response for Nexus' international readership. BC Magazine in Hong Kong offered signed copies of the book, which we provided.

For Volume 3, we're encouraging newsletters and magazines to run a "Hardship Posting Vol 3 - in bad taste" contest to tie in with the ubiquitous Asian food court cover shot. Readers could write in and say what their worst meal in Asia was, or the weirdest menu item they've ever seen, or grossest thing they've ever eaten. Everyone's got a favourite food experience in Asia!