We were told, quite firmly: “Don’t go there” So naturally, we built a truck, packed four dogs, and went anyway… But shortly after we arrived, things went horribly wrong, leaving us with a stark choice: pack up and go home, or keep driving. We chose the latter – determined to explore the extraordinary landscapes andContinue reading “New Travel Book Cover Reveal – From A to B: Albania to Bosnia – A Funny True Travel Story. Plus Special Offers!”
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Château de Quéribus: Vertigo, Vineyards & Very Good Wine at The Last Cathar Stronghold
“The last mile or so is a 17% gradient,” Mark told me as he flung The Beast around tight hairpins. The road we were climbing was ‘only’ 10%, and I wasn’t enjoying the view from my side. I stared down a dizzying expanse of nothingness that I knew had no margin for error. Silently, IContinue reading “Château de Quéribus: Vertigo, Vineyards & Very Good Wine at The Last Cathar Stronghold”
Hairpins, Hitchhikers & the OSS – Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes
“Well, that was an interesting drive,” I said. I used that special tone of voice. The one reserved for occasions when you know you’ve narrowly avoided becoming a news headline. The fortress of Montségur stayed wrapped in so much moody cloud that we didn’t realise there was a path that led to the village below.Continue reading “Hairpins, Hitchhikers & the OSS – Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes”
Online Self Pubfest 5th July 2026 – FREE to Attend: Subject: Publishing. Featuring Adventure Travel Author Jacqueline Lambert on Book Cover Author Panel
The July (and October) online ‘Self-Pub Fest’ festivals concentrate on aspects of publishing. (The January/April online Self-Pubfests are more author and genre focussed). On Sunday 5th July 2026, sessions will run between 10am and 5pm UK time via individual One-Hour Zoom panels with a half-our break in between. I am thrilled to be taking part in the Cover Dresign,Continue reading “Online Self Pubfest 5th July 2026 – FREE to Attend: Subject: Publishing. Featuring Adventure Travel Author Jacqueline Lambert on Book Cover Author Panel”