Comedian and Speaker, Malcolm Dix, is setting out to lure first-time fathers into an initiation ceremony – that of the Ancient Brotherhood of Fatherhood or, in women’s speak – a practical, down to earth parenting handbook written with a sense of humour.

 As a four-times ‘hands-on’ Dad Malcolm knows full well the trials and tribulations of a male finding his way through unchartered territory, from conception to birth…. and beyond.

 This entertaining WA performer has gone where no Dad has gone before- helping new Dads (and their partners) uncover age-old secrets to surviving pregnancy and the early days and months of life with a newborn baby.

 In Malcolm’s hilarious prose, Ninja Dad: Ancient Pregnancy and Baby Survival Guide for Men, secrets to the mysterious and sometimes baffling journey of pregnancy and babyhood are revealed, peeled back and laid bare.

 Malcolm likens babies to Ninjas. They both strike with ‘lethal’ forces although babies never vanish nor are they silent!

 “The principles of Ninja are self-control, patience, careful planning, endurance, agility and teamwork, all attributes Ninja Dad encourages the reader to get to grips with.”

 “Becoming a Dad is an amazing, wonderful and life-changing experience,” says Malcolm, “however it can also be tough going at times and future Dads need to be prepared for the whole journey.”

 “By visually consuming this sacred manuscript of fatherly wisdom, new Dads will rise triumphant and become the all-conquering Ninja Dad they are truly destined to be – and it will save their manly arse!,” confides Malcolm.

                                                ­­­­­­­­­­About the author:

Malcolm Dix spent his formative years as a stand-up comic with the likes of Rove, Dave Hughes and Triple J celeb, Dave Callan. 

 Prior to discovering comedy, Malcolm chose the path of Youth worker, including a two-year stint in London where he worked at a night refuge for young people.  The highlight of his time there came when: “Princess Diana secretly visited one evening and spent hours talking with the clients. I gave her a mineral water and that night I went from a hard core leftie to a dribbling idiot,” says Malcolm.  “She was beautiful, witty and charming.”

 Since 1994 he has been making people laugh and over the years has performed at Artrage, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and appeared on Rove Live.  In 2005, Malcolm turned his attention to the corporate sector where he now works full-time speaking at conferences, performing his range of comic characters, emceeing events, delivering keynotes and surprising audiences with his Corporate Hoaxes.

When he’s not doing all that, Malcolm is busy trying to be a successful Ninja Dad!

 Check out Malcolm’s Ninja Dad blog at: www.malcolmdix.com

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