Happy Valentine's Day to ME!
I didn't get a diamond today. So, I went after my own... Stolen Antwerp Diamonds Still Missing Yep, I did it. Well, in my dreams. Those of you who know me, or have read my bio in Sand, know that I…
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1321 postsSTA Travel Trust
Hey, look who's giving away money for travel! STA Travel Trust Maybe your next book is worthy of funding...you never know. One caveat, only Australian and New Zealand residents are allowed to apply. If…
Read more →"Writer, Edit Thyself"
Did you see Jan Weiss's article on Media Bistro yesterday about editing your own writing? Hey, if she can do it...all the power to her. "Writer, Edit Thyself" I'd rather indulge in the luxury of having a…
Read more →Transitions Abroad
Yesterday I was surprised to find that a room full of well organized expats had not heard of Transitions Abroad magazine. So, I wanted to spread the word about this uber-helpful travel mag. It covers…
Read more →Sandy Sales Overseas
If you thought I was done promoting Sand in My Bra, you were wrong. I had a terrific event with the American Women's Club in Belgium today. It was held for the Mothers of Young Children group, but open to…
Read more →Souls of Caribbean-Americans Is Looking for Writers
There is a new publication for Caribbean-Americans coming out and they're looking for writers. It's called S.O.C.A. (Souls of Caribbean-Americans), a quarterly, lifestyle publication aimed at bringing the…
Read more →Backpack Nation: $1000 for your travel story
Brad Newsham, noble soul and author of Take Me With You:A Round-the-World Journey to Invite a Stranger Home, is offering up $1000 each for five stories of global kindness. This is part of Phase Two for…
Read more →Avalon Travel is Looking for Writers
Ok everyone, I just got an email from Rebecca Browning, the Acquisitions Editor at Avalon Travel. Polish up those proposals and send them in... Here's what she said: Avalon Travel Publishing needs writers…
Read more →If You Wanna Get in the Book...
...stop emailing me and asking me if you made it. Actually, I can be much nicer. I am still reading submissions and we have not made any final decisions regarding the TOC. That's: table of contents.…
Read more →Leo Update
Ok, so I've been a little quiet. So what, I'm working. Thanks for all of your emails wondering how I feel, what I'm doing, where the hell I am, etc. Life is good, and I am busy. Belgium has been…
Read more →From Writer's Block to Around The Bloc
Stephanie Elizondo Griest has done it. She has believed in herself, traveled, put in the elbow grease at the old keyboard, and will soon take to the road on her first book tour. We will talk more about…
Read more →Laurie King's Blog for Travel Writers
Good news for you! Laurie King has turned her highly informative email newsletter, "The Travel Writers' Calendar," into a blog. This is terrific news and will provide you with additional market leads for…
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