Sarah Macdonald
Ok, who has read HOLY COW! An Indian Adventure ? The cover of the book says "The International Bestseller" Apparently it came out in 2002. Sarah is an Aussie, a Triple M DJ from Sydney that left her job,…
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Have you seen the new and improved Publishers Weekly website? It's a great source for keeping up with the latest and greatest in the book world. And if you're trying to get a job in publishing, or climb…
Read more →Expanding Your Audience
Work with Google to put your content in front of millions of readers If you're an established publisher, author, or agent, you may be able to benefit from the Google Print program. By participating, you…
Read more →Balancing Writing and Acquiring New Ideas
I got a great piece of fan mail this week. It happens from time to time, but this one was especially well written and I'm sure I'll use part of it on a testimonial page someday. But here's the thing.…
Read more →The Daily Telegraph Adventure Travel Show
As you know, I was excited about coming to this. I'm pleased to say that I wasn't let down. Chris and I had planned to go both Saturday and Sunday. As it turned out we were able to get plenty from our…
Read more →Gawker is Hiring a Travel Blogger
Oh Baby, this sounds like it's going to be a GREAT travel blog. Go Gawker! Best of luck if you apply! "Gawker's publisher is hiring an editor for a forthcoming weblog about global travel. Now, simmer…
Read more →Getting My Writing Samples Ready
I've been getting ready for the Adventure Travel Expo , and man it would be a lot easier if Waterloo had a Kinkos. I bought folders, I wrote up a Jen Leo newsletter which is much friendlier than a resume.…
Read more →Granta Magazine
Granta , in a word, is respectable. I think it's what the smart people read. Some people are impressed when they hear you're reading the New Yorker. Neuvo intelli-hipsters have staken claim to…
Read more →Editing Whose Panties Are These
I'm in full gear editing the sequel to Sand in My Bra. I checked in with Travelers' Tales this week, and Sean O'Reilly who reads most of the submissions as they come in, is sending me his grades on the…
Read more →Writing for Student Traveler Magazine
Jeff Booth, editor of Student Traveler, made my week. He invited me to write for him and said yes to 2/3 of my off the cuff pitches. For the third, that he didn't say yes to right away, I just have to…
Read more →Punctuation Fairy Tale
This post is not about my life. But I put it in this new category because it is a success story for a writer who followed her instincts. Encouragement for those of you who are working on your own books.…
Read more →Yahooo, Thanks Again NATJA
I got the Chicago trip! Full details to come, but I'm very pleased. EVERYONE I know wanted me to get the Maldives trip but it was such a romantic getaway, I might've stressed all year about a date. No…
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