On a recent flight to Vienna, I noticed something about myself. I love that moment when you are on the runway and just about to take off. It’s the beginning of the adventure. I feel a lightness married to a sense of anticipation for what is to come. The thing I have been dreaming ofContinue reading “What Thrills You?”
Category Archives: Travel
What I learned at summer camp…
As you may know if you’ve been with me a while, my husband and I work part time with a New Testament church in Tallinn, Estonia. Every summer we go to camp with the church to help out teaching lessons, playing with the kids, doing whatever needs doing at summer camp. This year, camp wasContinue reading “What I learned at summer camp…”
Guest Post—Busting Writing Retreat Myths
Today’s guest post is by Lisa Shaughnessy, a Readerly Writer who runs her own writer support business to help writers find great writing retreats. Busting Writing Retreat Myths Have you been thinking of attending a writing retreat but feeling a bit skeptical? You’re not alone. In this post, I’ll dive into the three most commonContinue reading “Guest Post—Busting Writing Retreat Myths”
Historical Novel Society 2024
I am thrilled to be presenting a pre-conference session for the 2024 Historical Novel Society Conference UK. It is a book study of The Lincoln Highway. Register Here, I hope to see you at the pre-conference and in September for the in person event.
Join us in Galveston for a Novel Whisperer Writing Adventure!
Join Robin, your Novel Whisperer, in Galveston, TX for a week of writing with purpose. You will be inspired by the beauty of the island, focused on writing by setting aside the time for your project, and supported by a book coach and editor who will help you get words on the page and makeContinue reading “Join us in Galveston for a Novel Whisperer Writing Adventure!”
Going on a Personal Writing Adventure, part 2
Last summer, I decided I wanted to attend a writing retreat, and I had very specific goals in mind for this retreat. As luck would have it, my amazing book coach Robin Henry, announced in January that she was offering a personal writing adventure in Estonia. (see the previous post) In this post, I wantedContinue reading “Going on a Personal Writing Adventure, part 2”
What is a Personal Writing Retreat and Why Should You go on One?
Dear Readers, this is a guest blog post from a client who recently attended a personal writing retreat here in Estonia with me. If you are curious about what you might get done on such an adventure, read on! “ I’m offering a personal writing adventure to all my existing clients. Let me know ifContinue reading “What is a Personal Writing Retreat and Why Should You go on One?”
Sometimes you just have to keep going, or how I finished the Prague Half Marathon
Most of you know by now that I am a runner. I do not claim to be fast or particularly good, but I find it a useful time for reflection, it gets me outside in all weather, and weight-bearing exercise is good for your bones! Earlier this month, I ran the Prague Half Marathon. ItContinue reading “Sometimes you just have to keep going, or how I finished the Prague Half Marathon”