I was honored to have an article I wrote about the creation of my first book published yesterday on the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" blog found on the Writer Advice website. My article, titled "What Happens When an Author Responds to a Fanboy Email," describes how author Diana Helmuth inspired my book. Writer … Continue reading Thank you to Writer Advice for posting my article on its “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” blog
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About to Backpack for the First Time? How to Suffer Outside by Diana Helmuth is the Book for You
It is with great pleasure that I am finally writing my first book review on this blog, and it could only be for How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking and Backpacking. As its title suggests, this award-winning book is the handbook for all things backpacking. But even if you have no interest … Continue reading About to Backpack for the First Time? How to Suffer Outside by Diana Helmuth is the Book for You
Tips for Novice or Born-Again Backpackers
The following article was first published in the September-October 2024 issue of The Footpath Newsletter, the newsletter for the Central Florida chapter of the Florida Trail Association. Although many of you have probably been backpacking for years, some of you may, like me until recently, be long-time avid hikers who avoid camping in the backcountry … Continue reading Tips for Novice or Born-Again Backpackers
