Author Inka Piegsa-Quischotte is Introducing Glamour Granny Travels

Now many of you who follow our Where And What in the World blog, know that we have Inka as a guest blogger on occasion. She discovers historic stories about various food dishes that are delightful. We have also featured Inka’s profile on this blog as well as a book review. Well, my good friend and...

Interview with Author Ken Lovering

 This interview is with Ken Lovering author of Travel on a Dime. I think Ken grew up in New England, where I was a transplant there for 22 years. However, we both are UMass Alumni.  Let’s move on and learn about Ken and his travel writing. Maralyn: Please introduce yourself and provide...

Interview with Beth Blair

Today you’ll get a chance to meet Beth Blair. We both have several things in common besides our love of travel and writing. Beth was a flight attendant. I was a stewardess—that shows how long ago it was. We also have both explored the Salsa Trail in Arizona. Maralyn: Beth, would you please introduce...

Success Tip from Yo-Yo Ma

As travel writers we like this quote from Yo-Yo Ma. We read this in The Big Blend Magazine. “When you learn something from people, or from a culture, you accept it as a gift, and it is your lifelong commitment to preserve it and build on it.” Brenda C. Hill International Food Wine & Travel...

Book Sales From Association of American Publishers

I’m not sure that there is one “best source” for book sales figures. Different organizations compile them in different manners. However, the Association of American Publishers seems to be as accurate as I’ve personally seen. I read this latest update on Shelf Awareness and found it...