Last year’s response to Sharpening the Travel Writer’s Saw proved so popular with readers that I’m happy to share nuggets learned from the 2013 Writers on the Sound Conference (WOTS) as well. Once again, I received just the right dose of inspiration and practical information to polish my writing in the days ahead. Here are a few […]
Travel Writing
Write Your Way Into a Happy New Year!
Happy 2013, Wanderboomers! My blogging friend Tele just posted about a FREE two-day New Year “Resolutions” extravaganza that’s happening at Village Books in Bellingham, Washington on January 5th and 6th. The schedule of mini-workshops kicks off at noon on Saturday with Carolyn Koehnline’s, “Clearing Clutter for a Creative New Year” (say that three times) and concludes […]
Sharpening the Travel Writer’s Saw
A seasonal shift is underway here in the Pacific Northwest, bringing cooler temperatures, cloudy skies and colorful foliage. Soon, soon enough, I’ll begin the steady retreat into silence and solitude to dream, write and reflect on my travels over the past year. But first, I have a writer’s conference to attend . . . An annual […]
I’m in a Hawaiian Island State of Mind
Aloha, wanderboomers! Can’t you just hear the rustle of the wind, feel the warm tropical breezes, smell the salt-water air when you look at this palm tree photo? Yeah, me, too. There’s something about summer that makes me long for easy island living. Oh, the windmills of my mind . . . I can look at […]
The Magic of Termas Papallacta
Prior to my arrival, my host had described this health spa and resort as “magical,” and “Very romantic and perfect for children.” “Romantic” and “perfect for children” – at the same time? Is that possible? In any case, I was traveling solo on this trip. No romantic getaway or fun family adventure for me this […]