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A Conversation with Lavinia Spalding
I first picked up Lavinia’s beautiful book, Writing Away, a few years ago after I returned with a suitcase of journals from my travels in Colombia. Five years later, I finally got the chance to sit down with her last month at the Tucson Festival of Books and talk about writing–something I’d been wanting to [...]
What’s it take to be a Lonely Planet Guidebook Writer? An Interview with Brice Gosnell
Brice Gosnell, publisher of the Americas for the Lonely Planet guidebook series, talks to us today about what it takes to make it as a guidebook writer. His top three tips? Learn to take criticism, don’t email your editor a million and twenty times a day, and don’t, under any circumstances, annoy your publisher (i.e., [...]
An Interview with Lori Henry
Here’s a line I absolutely love from my interview with Lori: “Dancing breaks down barriers, allows people to interact with their eyes, touch and impulses.” These words really seem to get at the heart of what Lori aims to do in her writing: connect, share, exchange, and break down barriers. And what better way to [...]
A Conversation with Peter Moore
Peter Moore left his advertising job to pursue his love of travel–and his decision certainly paid off! Seven narrative travel books later, Peter has no regrets. From titles like Shitting in the Toilet to Vroom with a View, this Aussie writer isn’t afraid to do or try anything! Check out his website here! How did [...]
From the Publisher’s Mouth: Angela Hoy of Booklocker
It’s no secret the self-publishing industry is changing the face of the traditional “gate-keeping” print industry of the past. Today, Angela Hoy talks to us about her work with Booklocker, one of the premier print-on-demand publishers in the market today. Angela, who also publishes the free marketing emag Writersweekly.com, has quite a bit to say [...]
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