Well. Huge thanks to fellow author Sharon Hayhurst for informing me that my latest book, More Manchester Than Mongolia: An Unexpected Road Trip Through Back Road Britain, has been chosen as a FINALIST in the Adult Non Fiction Category of The Wishing Shelf Book Awards!!!!! I was so busy enjoying my travels that I completelyContinue reading “Wishing Shelf Book Award FINALIST – More Manchester Than Mongolia: An Unexpected Road Trip Through Back Road Britain”
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Not a Winter Olympian? Read a Funny Ski Memoir Set in Italy – With Four Dogs – for 99p/99c!
February 2026 is not only the book birthday for my funny winter sports memoir Pups on Piste – A Ski Season in Italy, it is WINTER OLYMPIC MONTH in Cortina, Italy (one of the locations featured in my book!) As an unofficial warm up act for the Winter Olympics, the Pups on Piste ebook isContinue reading “Not a Winter Olympian? Read a Funny Ski Memoir Set in Italy – With Four Dogs – for 99p/99c!”
Montségur: Mist, Martyrs, & Heavy Metal
I read that in cycling terms, the Col de Montségur is a Category 2 mountain pass, popular with those slender, Lycra-clad aliens who chase gradients for glory. The same article revealed it to be known for scenic views, the highlight of which is a spectacular perspective of a historic castle ruin. Perched atop a pogContinue reading “Montségur: Mist, Martyrs, & Heavy Metal”
From Caravan to Overland Truck: Jacqueline Lambert’s Off Grid Journey
12-volt electrical systems are at the very heart of any recreational vehicle – and it pays to understand them. To this end, I subscribe to 12-Volt Planet’s very useful and informative email newsletter, which pops informative articles, product reviews, and special offers into my inbox. They also have an excellent YouTube channel, 12 Volt PlanetContinue reading “From Caravan to Overland Truck: Jacqueline Lambert’s Off Grid Journey”
World Wide Walkies 