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Hi everyone. I've just joined this group. I've written several books about Japan over the years. My most recent one is called Embracing Uncertainty: Future Jazz, That 13th Century Buddhist Monk, and the Invention of Cultures. It deals with Zen, music, and quite a bit related to my experiences in Japan. Last year, I published a book on entrepreneurs in rural Japan, where I've lived and done research. And I have a new book coming out in the fall which is a murder mystery set in rural Japan called The Blood of Gutoku. It is an odd book, in that it makes use of my ethnographic research to set the scene and create the characters.

yes. this is my story of travel in colombia.
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I am a lawyer based in India. My debut novel covers various locations such India, London, British Virgin Island and the world of cryptos.
Money Gone

Business tycoon Hardik Seth and his family have been under the scanner of the Income Tax Commissioner, Rakesh Bisht, for the longest time. His efforts to nab Seth for accumulation of wealth that is definitely not kosher have hit legal hurdles. Meanwhile, Seth’s son, Rohan, meets the enchanting Eli in London and the mysterious Mr. Maduro in the British Virgin Islands, who introduce him to the business of money laundering in its newest form.
With the advent of crypto-currency and blockchain technology it has become a herculean task for the authorities to trace, gather evidence and institute legal proceedings against the culprits.
Bisht, his trusted deputy, Ajit Pandey, and rookie lawyer Saket Sharma are hot on the Seths�� trail. It’s almost impossible to track the elusive crypto-currency �� and the Seths, who are always a step ahead. Or are they ��?

My debut thriller novel is now live on Amazon globally as a print book as well as an eBook. Please buy your copy today and share the links with your friends and family members. Thank you for your support and encouragement. Happy Reading!

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Also available on Flipkart.

International print editions available on Amazon.com () and Amazon UK () as well.

"a compelling and eclectic narrative full of the unexpected"
-- Nick Inman, Rough Guides

That's just one reader's praise for my latest non-fiction title "Slow Travels in Unsing Spain." You can preview it here: and at most online book providers internationally.

Other Amazon reader/reviwers said:

" A unique and quirky account of his journey, with a clear and consistent voice. I read it in one sitting. Hetherington's general knowledge of Spain's twentieth history and current political situation is excellent. His love of the country, in spite of its inherited prejudices and social inadequacies is evident. A very interesting read." -- 'avidreader'

"[It] made me want to hop on a train and go travelling around the lesser known areas of Spain. Thoroughly enjoyed the writing style. Especially liked the bits and pieces of information on Spanish culture & history sprinkled throughout the book!" -- Sona, Spain


"Gets to the Heart of the Real Spain"
"He brought it all back to life for me in a way that could only be done by someone who knows and understands the place really well. I adored the way he describes the minutiae of Spanish life, the food, the music, and the way things often don't quite work as they should over there...
It never gets boring. I just wish it had been even longer. It was really interesting to read about some of the lesser-known towns which I do not know, but which I'd now love to visit." --Lesley Postle

Hello! I am so glad to have found this group. I wrote "Bicycle Odyssey" about my around-the-world journey on a bicycle with my husband in 1991-1992. We traveled through Europe, East Africa, India, and Southeast Asia for a year. If you enjoy travel you will enjoy reading my book.

Carla Fountain documents a journey of interior discovery as she and her husband Dermot explore new countries and cultures along their bicycle trek.

This travel memoir details the couple’s journey around the world by bicycle for a year in the early ��90s. They packed everything they would need on their bicycles and discovered they needed very few material possessions to be happy and to live well. They ventured off the beaten path and welcomed detours that led to enchanting encounters with exceptional people who shared their human kindness with them. As they embark on a challenging bicycling adventure that not only tests their survival skills but ultimately their relationship, they also learn timeless lessons in life such as trusting one’s instincts and staying open to synchronicity.

Told with vivid observations about the world and the people in it, “Bicycle Odyssey�� shares the story of a rich and enlightening pilgrimage. By sharing their story, the couple hopes to inspire and give confidence to others in pursuing dreams.

“I would like readers to open up to the possibilities of realizing their dreams, no matter how impossible they might seem. I would like them to take away the idea of the benefits gained when we trust in serendipity, are open to the unexpected and welcome detours to magical, hidden places,�� the author says.

It is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or through the publisher, Balboa Press. In e-book or print.Bicycle Odyssey: An Around-The-World Journey of Inner and Outer Discovery

Finding Ching Ha
Hello.
I'm the author of Finding Ching Ha. This novel is inspired by my own life and is the story of a young Chinese girl adopted by a Russian Jewish expatriate couple living in 1970s Hong Kong.

This might be of interest to anyone who wants to travel to multi-cultural, British-ruled Hong Kong of the 1970s and sample some food and places in the 'old world'.

I'm looking forward to my travel adventures with your books.

Hi Maya,
Your book sounds intriguing I lived in Singapore for a time and enjoy reading and learning about Chinese culture. I just finished reading Song Everlasting by Ha Jin, which I highly recommend.

I am also a travel writer and have published three travel memoirs. If you are interested in reading any of them, maybe we could do a book swap.

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Hope to hear from you,
Jill Dobbe, Author

Paul wrote: "Hi everybody! I am a Canadian author originally from Hong Kong. My bilingualism, therefore, is English and Chinese. I have published a nonfiction book about ..."

I'm looking forward to reading your book!
I'm also a Chinese author from Hong Kong, now living in USA.

Slow Travels in Unsing Spain

Read the Look Inside on Amazon and it looks interesting. You have what I think is an undeserved 1 star review. I intend to buy the book and if it matches up to it's first chapter, give it a 5 star review.

My wife, Susan Alcorn, and I are long distance hikers, both on the long trails in the United States, and on the pilgrimage trails of Europe. She writes books related to our travels and I do the book layout, so I qualify as an author by marriage.

Her most recent book is , stories by 32 hiking women, all over the age of 45 and still going strong. These accomplished women can be found on the long trails of Europe and the US.

Her relevant earlier books by date of publication:
- 2017 - A story of our hikes on the Northern coast of Spain while dealing with a failing parent at home.
- 2012 - A story of our hiking and camping on the circuit around the peaks.
- 2006, updated 2014 - A story of our journey on the Camino de Santiago in 2001 at the time of 9/11.
- 2003 - Interviews with 36 hiking women, all over 45.

I believe in supporting other authors, and I buy, read and review books in my fairly narrow genre. If I read and don't like a book, I will not post a review. I know the effort that goes into a book, and the devastation a bad Amazon review causes on sales. ŷ������ reviews are a little different.

Hi everyone! I recently published a photography book titled MOMENT for teachers and parents who are looking to inspire their kids to see the world beyond what they know. When you have a free “moment��, take a look and let me know if there’s any interest in learning more about it!

Cheers!

Diane wrote: "I know of a few of you in the group who are authors, but I know there are probably a few more. Please tell us a little about yourself and your book(s) here."

Hey, thanks for the invite! Anyone interested in a very vivid and real account of life in the Alaskan skies as a backcountry bush pilot will no doubt find my novel, "The Last Bush Pilots," a fun read!

Inspired by my very real experience as a young bush pilot in Alaska (I am now a Boeing 777 Captain for a major US airline), you'll find life in Alaska—on the sky and on the ground—a very rich, unique, and rewarding experience!
The Last Bush Pilots
Eric Auxier
Author

Ralph wrote: "Slow Travels in Unsing Spain
Read the Look Inside on Amazon and it looks interesting. You have what I think is an undeserved 1 star review. I intend to buy the book and if it matches up to it's fir..."

Sorry but I only just saw your comment, Ralph. Many thanks for what you said. I hope you find it the 5 star book you predict. (The 1 star rating was a bit unfair, I agree. The "reader" hadn't really read much of the book and seemed miffed by me mentioning family members!)

Ralph wrote: "My wife, Susan Alcorn, and I are long distance hikers, both on the long trails in the United States, and on the pilgrimage trails of Europe. She writes books related to our travels and I do the boo..."

Hi Ralph, Susan's book "Patagonia Chronicle - On Foot in Torres del Paine" seems really interesting as a title but the link is broken. I'd like to signal it as a book to read. (BTW, I generally share your review policy.)

Diane wrote: "I know of a few of you in the group who are authors, but I know there are probably a few more. Please tell us a little about yourself and your book(s) here."

Hi! My name is Judy Bloomberg, and I am the author of a recently published non-fiction travel photography book called "Always a Traveler, Never a Tourist: In Search of People and Places on the Road Less Traveled". I have been an intrepid traveler for over 50 years, visiting 115 countries in every corner of the world. This book is a collection of 294 of the best (mostly full-page) photos from those trips, focusing on the most exotic destinations on all seven continents (and the people who inhabit them), along with insights and anecdotes about traveling off the beaten path. From colorful festivals like the Goroka Show in Papua New Guinea and Carnival in Rio to daily life in places like Lake Titicaca and rural Ethiopia, these photographs capture the amazing diversity of peoples who inhabit our world.

Hey everyone,
I am Sabrina De Angelis and recently published my first book on amazon, Living in Chaos. It is a captivating collection of dystopian, survival short stories. Some of my stories takes place in fictitious places and others based in the US and Mexico. One of my stories is in Spanglish.

I touch upon the following themes:
- stuttering
- overcoming medical conditions and addiction
- Climate Fiction (natural disasters and mangrove conservation)

Synopsis:

What would you do if everything you’ve ever wanted suddenly went up in FLAMES?

A glimpse of Tragedy, Drama, and Sorrow looms in the dark as each character embarks on a journey in search for a beacon of hope.

Will they find it…or be left in despair�� for an eternity?

Hello, all,
I'm an indie author from South Texas, USA who enjoys crafting fictional tales that are entertaining, because they must first be that before they can be anything else, but which also explore various aspects of human nature. I think that in fiction there is much truth to be found, because people feel free to say things when they are protected by the veil of imagination that they wouldn't otherwise say. Thus, through fiction, can a person sometimes know the heart and true mind of others. I'm on a quest, a quest to discover fictional works from around the world, so that I might see others through their creativity, and believe of them what I will, rather than what the television tells me to believe. Thank you to those who have provided this space, I do appreciate it, and if anybody would like to see some of my work, they may use the following link, Thanks again, David.

I'd like to introduce myself. I'm an avid reader of books about travel and other cultures and became a travel writer myself later in life. I've had one book published (Travel Mementos, 2021) and have another coming out in spring 2023. I write short immersive stories (sometimes in the form of flash nonfiction) about things that have happened to me while travelling in other cultures. An example of one of my shorter stories which took place in Peninsular Malaysia can be read here:
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Would love to have some feedback from anyone.
Best wishes
Julie Watson
UK

Hello. I am Allan. I am a judge, mediator, and arbitrator, and live in the Washington, D.C. area. I have authored two non-fiction books on conflict resolution, Basic Skills for the New Mediator and Basic Skills for the New Arbitrator.

Historical fiction is my favorite genre, and I have also authored a novel, Father, Son, Stone, which I believe would be of interest to members of this group. The plot blends history and mystery to reveal the secret of the most controversial religious site in Jerusalem �� known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary. In my story, the Western Wall collapses from the Muslim Authority’s excavation under the Temple Mount to enlarge al-Aqsa Mosque, and Justice Meir Bar-Aben of the Supreme Court of Israel presides over a secret hearing, initiated by the Israeli Prime Minister, to take back control of the Temple Mount from the Muslim Authority. What is revealed during the hearing changes Jerusalem, and the people who live there, forever.

You can read the first several chapters of Father, Son, Stone on the "look inside " function on its Amazon page.

If you read Father, Son, Stone, please let me know!

My three books are available for free to Kindle Unlimited members.
Allan

Allan H. Goodman

Hello Travelers! I have published two books this year, Bridgespotting in March, and Bridgespotting Part 2 just within the last month. The books examine the reasons that people visit bridges as tourists, for recreation, or in the pursuit of a hobby, citing more than 500 examples. By providing detailed descriptions of more than 130 of the most prominent tourist bridges and multi-bridge tours in the United States, Canada, and Europe, the books serve as a travel guide for those interested in exploring the history and cultural development of their next vacation destination, or of the local bridge that they drive over every day.
I currently have a Giveaway for Part 2 active until January 8, 2023. I love chatting with other travelers about places they have been, and interested bridges they have investigated, so please leave a post, or contact me through my website at .

Bob wrote: "[bookcover:Bridgespotting Part 2, A Guide to Even More Bridges that Connect People, Places, and Times|6..."

I never thought about the bridges I have seen. My first thought was Mostar, which had a long history. It was in Yugolslavia when I saw it and now called Bosnia.

Hi Leona. Yes, I have known about Mostar for a while, and it would definitely be an important tourist bridge to include in the books. However, I am in the US, and while I have hundreds of European bridges in the books, Bosnia has been a little far out of the way for me so far.

Hi, Everybody!
We are Pennyeach Collective and write books for young people, for old people, and for people in general. Our first book -- I'll Go On -- is now available for free with Amazon Unlimited.
We would like to participate in this group because we are, to a certain extent, "around the world". We are located in four countries on two continents and are posting some of our favorite books in the languages we work in.
Thank you for taking a look!

Julie wrote: "I'd like to introduce myself. I'm an avid reader of books about travel and other cultures and became a travel writer myself later in life. I've had one book published (Travel Mementos, 2021) and ha..."

Hi Julie, I am also an intl educator and travel writer currently living in my 7th country, Honduras. If interested, here are my books about living and working overseas:

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I'm looking forward to checking out your writing. Best wishes!

You've been very productive with several books out! My travel days are mainly in the past now but I've written up my stories retrospectively - as collections of short tales. My second collection, called Travel Takeaways: Around the World in Forty Tales comes out in April 2023. I wrote them primarily as a way of remembering bits of my life, travelling and teaching in different countries, but in the process I found a new 'career' in retirement.
Best,
Julie

Sounds wonderful! Nice to connect with you.

Hello everyone,
My name is Eric Kirchmann and I am the author of:

Your English is Better Than My French:
Adventures in France and Hacks for a Great Vacation

Readers�� Favorite gave it 5 Stars calling it “a must read for anyone planning a visit to France. Written in the first person, author and psychiatrist Kirchmann provides readers with an unforgettable three-week adventure in exploring authentic French culture, history, cuisine and people... As well as being a practical guide, it is also an entertaining account that anyone who loves to travel should find fascinating."

Paperback is live on Amazon & the Kindle version is available for pre-order. It is currently the #1 New Release in 4 categories including Paris Travel Guides, French Travel & Travel Tips. As a new author, I have been blown away by its early reception.

More information at my ŷ������ profile and my author website: erickirchmann.com. There you will find pages for each chapter with pics that follow the story, helpful links and walking maps. You can also follow me on Instagram.

I am happy to interact and collaborate with any and all readers through any of the above channels. Thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself. -Eric

To research my first book, my wife and I took a wonderful trip to Peru, including hiking the Inca Trail. If you’re interested in the history and the culture of the area, you might enjoy this.
The Water at the End of the World
A realistic reimagining of an Andean folktale, The Water at the End of the World follows a young woman’s journey through the Andes on her quest in search of the magical water that will cure the young heir to the throne of the Inca Empire.
Available on kindle unlimited, paperback and hardcover.

It's been a decade since anyone wrote here. Characteristically late, I will mention my two books:
"Around the World on a Dime and a Prayer" is the story of my 6-year around the world journey back in the 70s, before the internet connected us 24/7. You could get lost, and I did. I got sick as well. It was adventure those who like travel tales will enjoy.
My second book is more recent. "Osaka! Osaka!: A different kind of history" is the story of me, now an older father, trying to bond with my teenage son through our city's history. Not an academic history, it is how I learned the history. If you are interested in history, you will enjoy this tale. You will laugh some, as well.
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Hi, I'm Tina and I've just joined this group. I was born in Worcester UK, and have been living in a tiny village in the Italian Alps not far from Lake Iseo ever since I first fell in love with the mountains, thirty years ago. Apart from working as a lecturer and translator I like cooking for my husband and friends, growing my own vegetables and travelling. I also write the travel blog ‘Slow Travel in Italy and Spain�� .
My first book in the Lake Iseo Mystery Series, all set around Lake Iseo, Lombardy, Italy was published on Amazon last month. It's a cosy mystery.

I’m new to this group. I like reading world literature because I love learning about other cultures. I’ve also traveled a lot. I’m a writer (8 books so far). The last two books in my series Between Two Worlds have scenes set in countries outside the US—The Shade Under the Mango Tree, an award-winning novel, takes the heroine to Cambodia and characters in The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel, recently published, tour Europe and research the provenance of medieval manuscripts in London and Zurich.

I'm not completely new to the group and I'm a reader and an author. My latest nonfiction title is "Slow Travels in Unsung Spain," which Nick Inman from Rough Guides said was ""a compelling and eclectic narrative full of the unexpected." I've lived and worked (as a teacher and journalist) in rural Catalonia for the last 17 years.
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Hello All, I've been in this group for a while but not very active. Like all of you here seem to be, I'm a traveler, a reader, and a writer. My latest book, to be released in September and available now for pre-order, is Torrents As Yet Unknown: Daring Whitewater Ventures into the World's Great River Gorges, narrative nonfiction about whitewater exploration around the world. My previous pubs include a guidebook to rivers in Pakistan, an account of a kayak expedition in Tibet, and a collection of short stories about Afghanistan.

Hi, I'm Jill. My husband Aung and I wrote a book about his life growing up on Ramree Island in Myanmar (Burma). It's a book for middle readers but it's interesting for adults too!

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Hi, I'm Mona Risk. I traveled to more than hundred countries and just published my 50th romance novel. Many of my books are set in different places around the world and will take you on special arm-chair trips to different countries.

Here are some of my book titles and the places where the stories are set:

Right Name, Wrong Man: Set in France.
The Missing Statue: Set in France.
Mother’s Day Babies: From Kentucky to Paris and New York.
Christmas Papa: From Kentucky to Paris.

Heal my Heart: Set in Belarus.
To Love A Hero: Set in Belarus.

Valentine Babies: From Kentucky to Iraq and Germany.

Her Greek Tycoon: Set in Mykonos Island, Greece.
Honeymoon Cruise: Set on a cruise ship, with visits to Spain and Italy.
Husband for a Week: Set in Florida and Sicily.

The Gods of Dark Love: Egyptian Mythology. Set in Ancient Egypt and Seychelles.
Secret Kisses, set in Cincinnati and Egypt.

Love Plans Series (book 1 to 16) where all the books end with a wedding in St. John Island:
Sailing Away Plans (love Plans series, book 1): Set in St. John Island.

Last-Chance Plans: Set in Florida with a trip to Argentina.
We’re All Heroes: Set in Atlanta and Germany, with a rescue trip to the border of Poland and Ukraine.

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Hello all, I'm Wick. I posted several months ago, but please let me update. It won't be for all, but anyone curious to whitewater kayak or raft rivers around the globe (vicariously) might like my Torrents As Yet Unknown: Daring Whitewater Ventures into the World's Great River Gorges. It was released in September and is available as hardback, eBook, and audiobook. Dives into Pakistan, Switzerland, Ethiopia, USA, Nepal, Venezuela, Peru, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Canada, and Tibet.
Torrents As Yet Unknown: Daring Whitewater Ventures into the World's Great River Gorges
Wickliffe W. Walker

🌟 Hello ŷ������ Community! 🌟

I’m Terry Lister, the author of Let's Go to Gabon, Cameroon, and Namibia, and I’m reaching out for your assistance in adding some recent awards my books have received to the ŷ������ lists.

Awards to Add:
🏆 Author Shout Reader Ready Award for Recommended Reads (2024)

Let's Go to Gabon, Cameroon, and Namibia
📚 Book Excellence Awards:

Immersed in West Africa �� Finalist (2021)
A New Day Dawns �� Finalist for Travel (2022)
Peace, Joy, and Love: Christmas in Africa �� Finalist for Holiday (2023)
�� Firebird International Book Awards:

Peace, Joy, and Love: Christmas Across Africa �� Winner for Holiday (2023)
Let's Go to Gabon, Cameroon, and Namibia �� Winner for Travel (2024)
If anyone could guide me on how to add these awards to the appropriate ŷ������ lists, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your support!

Treasures of the Lochs
This is suspenseful YA Christian fiction, involving a modern-day treasure hunt in Scotland, with a bit of supernatural thrown in. Blending historical fact and Scottish legend within an action-packed adventure, Treasures of the Lochs is an exciting, powerful story of faith, friendship, and redemption. The target audience is teenage and above (some parts would be too intense for younger readers).

This book is a 2024 NIEA Finalist in Religion Fiction. The novel crosses a few different genres, including Christian Fantasy, Magical Realism, and Suspense. It also hit Amazon#1 New Release for Christian Fantasy. I hope you’ll check it out.

Tales of Habib the Hoaxter: Sometimes Hoaxed, Always Good for a Laugh

Here is a collection of 30 witty stories about Habib, an Arab folk hero who has appeared under many names for hundreds of years. Each tale contains a twist, often with the verbal knife, guaranteed to make you laugh aloud with delight.
These fables will transport you to an exotic, timeless world filled with marvels and belief in marvels. In this world, whether the little guy wins or loses depends on how well he uses his wits. Sometimes cunning, sometimes credulous, Habib has a unique way of thinking that will enable you to see the world in a new and wondrous way.
Many of the stories convey moral lessons, while others convey pure amusement, bringing laughter either at Habib’s cleverness or at his lack thereof.
Be prepared for an entrancing journey into “one day,�� an adventure that will transport you far from your everyday life, then will return you to it with new and marveling eyes.

Tales of Habib the Hoaxter: Sometimes Hoaxed, Always Good for a Laugh

Here is a collection of 30 witty stories about Habib, an Arab folk hero who has appeared under many names for hundreds of years. Each tale contains a twist, often with the verbal knife, guaranteed to make you laugh aloud with delight.
These fables will transport you to an exotic, timeless world filled with marvels and belief in marvels. In this world, whether the little guy wins or loses depends on how well he uses his wits. Sometimes cunning, sometimes credulous, Habib has a unique way of thinking that will enable you to see the world in a new and wondrous way.
Many of the stories convey moral lessons, while others convey pure amusement, bringing laughter either at Habib’s cleverness or at his lack thereof.
Be prepared for an entrancing journey into “one day,�� an adventure that will transport you far from your everyday life, then will return you to it with new and marveling eyes.

Hey Everyone!

This February, I became a published author with the release of my debut poetry collection, Fragments of Me



It took a little over a year to revisit and refine some of my older poems from my teenage years, all the way up to the last one I wrote for the book in 2020. I’m also planning a sequel to which will continue my journey from 2020 onwards, whenever I’m ready to work on it and publish it.

Fragments of Me is deeply personal, and I hope it resonates with anyone who has walked a similar path or faced similar experiences.

The book is available on Amazon, and if you have Kindle Unlimited, you can read it for free.


I would be so grateful for anyone who takes the time to read it, and thank you all in advance for all of your support!