On September 15, 2008, Julie Wasserman’s life collapsed. In the morning, she lost her job at Lehman Brothers. That afternoon, she lost her twin brother, Jack, in a car crash. A year and a half later, she returns home to Pittsburgh to start a new job and live up to a pledge to visit her brother’s grave every day. With six weeks to wait before the start of the new job, she steps out of character and purchases a plane ticket to Thailand, the one place her brother dreamed of visiting. She arrives in … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Jerusalem Stone by Susan Sofayov
Interview with Author – Hyun Kyu Seo
About Hyun Kyu Seo: Hyun Seo was born in South Korea, but his heart is somewhere in Eastern Europe. After falling in love with the area’s geography, culture, and history thanks to video games such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, he’d been dreaming of a trip to the exclusion zone for much of his life. Last year, he finally made his dream come true. In Chernobyl, he was overwhelmed by the beauty that had sprung up after the infamous 1986 nuclear disaster. Moved by the people he’d met and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Hyun Kyu Seo
Interview with Author – John Searancke
About John Searancke: John Searancke was, until recently, restaurant reviewer for the Tenerife newspaper Island Connections. Born in 1943 at Derby Royal Infirmary, a war baby, he lived his early life in Ashby-de la-Zouch and was sent away to be educated at Kings Mead Preparatory School, Seaford and afterwards at Rugby School. Later commissioned into the Territorial Army, he has been variously a director of a light engineering company, an hotel and restaurant owner, director and chairman of a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – John Searancke
A Backpack, a Eurorail Pass, and Some Serious Baggage by Jennie Withers
The rules are simple: 1)Be Worldly, 2) No Guilt! 3) Discover the perfect pint of ale. Travelers, like writers, believe in the power of setting. Jen thinks of traveling Europe with fellow Mormon, Jeanne, and an Alaska Native named Bert, as an escape from her conservative upbringing and the pressures of conforming to a religion she does not believe in. The change of setting and culture allows Jen to have a raucous, guilt-free experience with her boisterous, silly, and hilarious friends. The … [Read more...] about A Backpack, a Eurorail Pass, and Some Serious Baggage by Jennie Withers
My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth
My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth Join me on my journey of 1,100 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. "We conversed about the many levels of the hike, from the physical to the mental to the emotional to the spiritual. Layer upon layer of trials and growth. We called ourselves pilgrims, but realized that there really was no destination, no holy monastery, no mecca, no temple at the end waiting for us. The journey itself was our destination and our sanctuary. This was our pilgrimage to … [Read more...] about My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth
Interview with Author – Garred Kluth
About Garred Kluth: My life has been about passion. Passion for the outdoors, art, music, and all of the beautiful things of this world. This is my first book and is a true story of my travels on the Pacific Crest Trail. What inspires you to write? I'm inspired by the idea of inspiring others. That a reader might find encouragement in my adventures to go out and write their own story, maybe not so much in words, but in experiences. Tell us about your writing process. Writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Garred Kluth
Where Can I Find Wifi? Work Anywhere, Travel Forever: Tales Of A Digital Nomad by Kayla Kurin
Do you want to join the digital nomad community and live a location independent life by working remotely? Do you want to travel the world indefinitely, setting up your office in cafes with views of crystal clear seas in Greece, guesthouses with mountain views in the Rockies, next to a mouthwatering bowl of Gnocchi Gorgonzola in Italy, or anywhere you can get the bloody wifi connection to work? You might have seen expensive courses or trendy Instagram accounts giving advice how to work … [Read more...] about Where Can I Find Wifi? Work Anywhere, Travel Forever: Tales Of A Digital Nomad by Kayla Kurin
Interview with Author – Kyle Burbank
About Kyle Burbank: Kyle Burbank is a freelance writer and author living in Springfield, Missouri with his wife, Rebekah. He is an avid Disney fan, a personal finance blogger, and a blossoming travel enthusiast. Two of these passions met in his first book, "The E-Ticket Life" — a collection of true stories and essays recalling his visits to the Disney theme parks around the world. Following the release of that self-published title, Kyle took up an interest in sharing his writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kyle Burbank
Bargain Book: Illegal by John Dennehy
A raw account of a young American abroad grasping for meaning, this pulsating story of violent protests, illegal border crossings and loss of innocence raises questions about the futility of borders and the irresistible power of nationalism. Illegal tells the true story of love and deception, revolutions and deportations as it chronicles the trials of John Dennehy. Naïve New Yorker, Dennehy refuses to be part of the feverish nationalism of post 9/11 America. His search for hope takes him to … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Illegal by John Dennehy
Interview with Author – Stef Smulders
About Stef Smulders: In 2008 Stef Smulders, his partner Nico and their dog Saar emigrated to Italy to start a new life and set up their B&B Villa I Due Padroni. They sold their home, left their friends and family behind and took a leap into the unknown. In 2016 Stef shared his experiences in a collection of witty short stories. The book "Living in Italy: the Real Deal" treats the trials and tribulations of an emigration. What inspires you to write? My life in Italy, the people … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Stef Smulders
Interview with Author – T.H. Simon
About T.H. Simon: Born in Newport, RI, I’ve wanted to be a writer ever since my first “books” included crayons and stick figures. I earned a bachelor’s degree with dual majors in Mathematics and Political Science from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and a Master’s in Public Policy from George Washington University in Washington, DC, where my wife and I met and currently reside. In the next week, around the time my second novel (The Secret of Siam) will be released, my wife and I will welcome … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – T.H. Simon
The Art of Enchantment by M A Clarke Scott
The Art of Enchantment by M A Clarke Scott Grand Prize Winner of the Chatelaine Prize Ecstasy is the only thing on Clio’s mind. Specifically, ecstasy as portrayed in the Renaissance art of Italy. Clio is a shy art history doctoral student, clinging to her last chance at achieving the college degree of her father’s dreams, when she meets fast-living, sexy Italian architect Guillermo. They come from two different worlds, but share a deep passion for history and beauty. Clio can’t resist … [Read more...] about The Art of Enchantment by M A Clarke Scott
