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 booksThere is no feeling in the world that can match the moment when, as a new author, you get to see the first box of your books opened. You take out the first copy and the rush of adrenalin, joy, emotion and excitement can knock you sideways. I experienced this myself, back in 1985, [...] booksIn black and (A)broad: traveling beyond the limitations of identity Carolyn writes about how traveling and living abroad have transformed her identity as a black American woman. It is through the pages of this beautifully written memoir that I have come to understand more about the identity of a black American woman than ever before and how that is further impacted by moving overseas as what is sometimes called a love [...] interviews & new releasesLibby Fisher is interviewed by Jo Parfitt about her remarkable book of stories, Can Cats [...] booksbicycle mania I loved the idea of Bicycle Mania before I even saw it. Author Shirley Agudo, is a friend of mine, and fellow journalist based here in Holland. I knew that already. What I did not know was that she was also a photographer, and a fine one at that. Anyway, a little over a [...] about meCould you, should you, write a book? If this is a question that you often ask yourself, then maybe it’s time to find out. On 9th July I’m running a Special Interest Group workshop for the European Professional Women’s network in Amsterdam. It will cover topics including: what makes a book sell? expatriate stuffI have just had a great meeting with Bea Stanford, who found herself as an expat in a part of The Netherlands that has no existing infrastructure for expats like her. So, realising that there was a need to network with other expats she started Inside Twente. This neat site has blogs and forums and [...] expatriate stuffOn May 10th I had the privilege of being invited to attend the ordination ceremony of my friend Barbara Rogoski. Now able to perform ceremonies in English for people of any religion, Barbara is based here in the Netherlands. Her inordination as a Pathways of Life minister was the culmination of her own spiritual journey, [...] inspirationI belong to a great networking group here in The Hague, called Connecting Women. This year is our 10th anniversary and to celebrate we are collecting stories from our members old and new. These stories are available online for everyone to see and be inspired by. Do take a look. As soon as we have [...] |
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