I have the privilege of being part of an author panel at the December meeting of the California Writers Club Mt. Diablo chapter. We’ll talk about the three different types of publishing: traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing. For those that don’t know, traditional publishing is when writers get a book contract and are paid an advance … Continue reading Escaping the “Dismal Failure” Book Sales Benchmark
Trip Tales
Trip Tales Cover I recently had the pleasure of working with Rose McHenry to edit her book, Trip Tales: From Family Camping to Life as a Ranger, which was just published. Not only was Rose a joy to work with, but her book is funny! She's a really gifted storyteller who makes you feel like … Continue reading Trip Tales
Back in the Travel Saddle – Hawaii
Photo Courtesy of Lon&Queta The pandemic has affected all of us, but in different ways. Besides the trauma, stress, and sadness of losing loved ones, jobs, or income or the dangers of working on the front lines, there were other aspects of the virus fallout that affected us. Some extroverts suffered from the lack of … Continue reading Back in the Travel Saddle – Hawaii
Out of the 2020 Storm
Photo courtesy of Felix Mittermeier So much has happened in the six months since I last posted here. Quite honestly, I felt buffeted by the hurricane that has been 2020. I needed an emotional sabbatical to sort out and deal with all of my feelings, not to mention everything going on in my life. More … Continue reading Out of the 2020 Storm
Virtual Trip #1: Exotic Thailand Adventures (Eating Bugs—Optional)
View from Kayaks in Ao Thalane, Thailand Since most of us are grounded right now and travel is a distant memory, I thought I would relive some of my past trips. This first installment is a trip Dan and I took around the Christmas holidays one year. I was recently invited to write about my … Continue reading Virtual Trip #1: Exotic Thailand Adventures (Eating Bugs—Optional)
Social Distancing: Need a Hug?
Bodie If you need a hug, and especially if you're an animal lover, watch this video: Hug #bodaciousbodie #animalhugs
Another Reason to be Happy You’re Not Traveling
That's sarcasm, of course. Another reason to be happy we're not traveling right now. #lookingonthebrightside
My First Foreign Translation Rights Book Contract is Signed!
At the end of last year, I received an email from an unknown person claiming to be an agent representing the rights of a South Korean publisher. They were interested in purchasing the Korean translation rights for my book, Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway. At first, I thought it was a scam and pretty much … Continue reading My First Foreign Translation Rights Book Contract is Signed!
Looking on the Bright Side of the Travel Ban
Not being able to travel right now because of COVID-19 can be heartbreaking for some. For others, it can be cause for anger, frustration, inconvenience, and cabin fever. I thought I would try to lighten things up with a little humor. At least we don't have to put up with the fool in front of … Continue reading Looking on the Bright Side of the Travel Ban
Travel Ban Keeping You From Running Away? Runaway Song No. 3
We're all kind of locked down right now with COVID-19, so we can't literally run away. We'll have to think of other ways of doing it, like through music. Here's Runaway Song No. 3.
Heidi Eliason 