Last year I walked the Camino Frances, 500 miles (800 kilometers) in a pair of hiking shoes. Or, I should say, in a couple of pairs, since my Keenes gave out halfway and were replaced by a pair of Columbias. I walked it in early spring (late March to early May) and it was occasionally … Continue reading Trekking in Sandals
Writings
Why self-publish a book? (part 2)
There's a lot to be said for publishers of any kind. The word "publishing" literally means to "make public". We tend to think of it as something printed, but that's not the actual definition of the word. In the ancient world, it was an oral message. In our time it can include something published online … Continue reading Why self-publish a book? (part 2)
Why self-publish a book? (Part 1)
Why did I self-publish my book? I get asked this a lot and it's a good question. Here are some of the reasons: Working with a traditional publisher would have taken a lot longer to get my book into print. I thought about going this route last year, but I knew that to get my … Continue reading Why self-publish a book? (Part 1)
What’s it like to write a book?
Last year I walked the Camino Frances, the 500 miles pilgrimage route from St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It was a life-changing experience, something I'd dreamed of doing for 20 years. I had no intention of writing a book about it, but while I was there my inner life opened up and... out … Continue reading What’s it like to write a book?
Ever felt lost in Life? I have.
when we are lost we may just discover something that we didn't know we were looking for.
