Why do I enjoy travel writing so much? In short, because it involves two of my favorite things in the world: traveling and writing. (You're welcome for that deep insight for the day.) This last year I have been doing a lot of writing and less traveling. Late nights typing away, afternoons editing, mornings brainstorming …
Final Choices on the Title
Poll results are in! Â We've narrowed it down...now for a final vote. Thanks to all who voted and please vote for your favorite(s) among the choices left. I will be using this poll, your comments on the blog, Facebook, and Twitter, and input from friends and family, to make the final title decision within …
Help Choose a Title!
I am looking for your help to choose the final title for the book. Check out the description of the book if you haven't done so already and then vote for your favorite title! If you think you have something better, feel free to put in your own answer! I will announce results and use …
Why Self-Publishing Doesn’t Mean I Own My Own Printing Press
What does self-publishing mean? The mass of words above might give you some idea. In short, self-publishing means that I do not have a signed book deal with a publishing house and also doing everything needed to create a book by myself. Self-publishing is also known as Indie Publishing, DOY (Do It Yourself), and, as …
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The Not-So-Solitary Process of Becoming an Author
I have been writing for a while, but with my manuscript in the mail to an editor and an announcement to all my friends about the book, I am moving quickly from just being a writer to becoming an author. For over a year, a large chunk of my free time has been spent researching, …
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Explore the Site
As I continue to edit my book and work towards a publication date (fall 2013 is likely at the moment), I want to invite you to take a look around the website. I will continue to post every week or so on news events about Colombia, about my writing process, and a few things in …
