I am thrilled that my piece Kidnapped By Aliens In Slovakia! – The Perils of Being a Brit Abroad has been featured by Robert Fear on his Fred’s Blog Creative Writing Showcase.
What happened at Bzovic should really stay at Bzovic.
But if you really want to know the true story about what happened at Bzovic Fortress in Slovakia, here you go…
You can read Robert’s intro and my author bio here, with a link to the story, or go straight to:
Kidnapped By Aliens In Slovakia! – The Perils of Being a Brit Abroad
If you would like some further reading to enjoy with your morning coffee, check out the other entries from some of my favourite memoirists and celebrated travel writers, such as Ronald Mackay, Valerie Poore, Sue Bavey, and Carrie Riseley, among others.
For Authors – Creative Writing Showcase
If you are an author and would like to participate, there is a section for both fiction and memoir, it’s free to enter, and the showcase is open to submissions until 30th September 2023. Here is a link to the 2023 submission guidelines.
Depending on the level of support, selected stories will be published in two separate
anthologies (one for each category) at the end of the year.
Robert’s 2022 anthology 40 Life Changing Events features my story, A Street Dog Named Blade, based on events that happened in my third book, Dogs ‘n’ Dracula: A Road Trip Through Romania, when we adopted a Transylvanian stray.
Welcome to Kosovo was published in the 2023 travel anthology, 50 Intriguing Personal Insights
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That’s a great story and congratulations to being featured on his Fred’s Blog Creative Writing Showcase. I love the photos too.
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Thank you, Thomas.
I had to share the story, even though it’s really embarrassing. I just thought we were so ridiculous!
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I was amused by your story, Jaqueline, and I can totally relate to your discomfort. So, the Fab Four, you didn’t name them John, Paul, George, and Ringo?
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Thank you, Nancy. I’m glad our idiocy caused mirth!
Three of The Fab Four are girls, but to be honest, when we started accumulating dogs, we only intended to have two. The others came along by accident…!
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Well, you ever know…good for you for turning back!
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I’m a great believer in trusting instinct.
I am sure it would have been fine safety wise, but it would definitely have been very uncomfortable socially!
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I’ve been to Bzovic a few times and I love it! The food is amazing, especially the pierogi, bigos, and zapiekanka. I also really enjoyed exploring the city. If you’re looking for a great place to visit in Poland, I highly recommend!
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