Last night was another smash hit for the Wild Writing Women. Our monthly literary salon at the Monticello Inn continues to draw a lively crowd of over 50 people. Wine and appetizers are provided by the Monticello Inn and Puccini & Pinetti. It’s a great time for writers, editors, publishers, and other artists or journalists […]
» Read more...Month: August 2002
Sanity in Writing
My personal journal writing seems to be a historical account of my love life from 12-26. And when I write in there, I’m usually in love or getting over love. Which is fine, I like writing about that, and if you know me, it’s a big part of my excitement for life. Lately I’ve noticed […]
» Read more...Hitchhiking on Yachts with Doug Lansky
It’s tough to stay on top of everyone in the travel media…and I’ve been reminded of that several times this week. Here’s Travelers’ Tales’ editor/author Doug Lansky on The Savvy Traveler. (here’s the blurb from The Savvy Traveler) Interview: Doug Lansky, Hitchhiking on Yachts Hitchhiking is a rule of thumb when it comes to traveling […]
» Read more...This Week’s Travel Author Readings
Lots of people taking the summer off, but I rounded up a few events for you. Sorry they’re only in California… Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore, Berkeley, CA *Tuesday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. The Last PACKING DEMONSTRATION for 2002 How to pack for three weeks, two climates in one manageable carry-on bag. Do you […]
» Read more...Hosting the WWW Aug Lit Salon
I can’t believe it’s August already! And that means that the first Wednesday of the month is the Wild Writing Women’s Literary Salon! This month, I’m hosting and our guest speaker is Bruce Kelley, Editor-in-Chief of San Francisco Magazine. Writers, publishers, agents, and book lovers — if you’re in town, please stop by for wine, […]
» Read more...Tim Cahill book alert!
Am I the last Tim Cahill fan to find out that he’s got a new book coming out? I just found out today, and I’m so excited! Hold the Enlightenment: More Travel Less Bliss will release in September with Villard. Hardcover $24.95 Villard has this to say about the new book: In Hold the Enlightenment, […]
» Read more...Jeff Greenwald and self publishing
Jeff Greenwald, author of Shopping for Buddhas and The Size of the World, recently self-published his best of collection, Scratching the Surface: Impressions of Planet Earth from Hollywood to Shiraz. Travel writer Rolf Potts talked to Jeff about why he self published in an interview which ran on Media Bistro. It was nice to see […]
» Read more...Learning Curve
I’m so exhausted. I feel like I’m a hamster in a plastic ball…running, running, running…and not getting any closer to my food dish. I went to the radio studios yesterday and worked on my first show. It’s taking forever and there is a huge learning curve both on my part (from lack of training), and […]
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