Aloha!
It’s been about 2 and 1/2 years since I started this blog about my wanderings, romances, and spiritual reflections through Europe and India. Many of you have asked, “Where is the book??” Ha! Actually, I’ve been working on the book and the 1st (rough) draft is nearly finished. Another remark a number of people have made is “Keep on going! I’m living vicariously through you!” It’s a flattering comment, but sometimes mildly frustrating. I’m touched that some considered me a source of inspiration (especially, as my life flows with no plan and little ambition, but follows the whims of my heart). What I’d really love, though, is for people live vicariously for themselves! That, is perhaps, my main motivation for writing about my adventures in the first place. That and to bring these philosophical questions that plague us all to the forefront.
At this point, I have a few chapters left to finish, a load of editing and gap-filling to do, and…PUBLISH! I’ve decided to self-publish while I’m looking for a traditional publisher. In order to finally finish the project, I’ve submitted it to www.kickstarter.com: a site where artists post their projects, and donors help bring it to life. (A truly ingenious idea. Check out the site!). Rather than continuing to post-pone the completion while I spend another 6 months slingin’ drinks in a ski bar to support myself with no time or energy left for writing, I’m hoping to raise the money that would allow me to finish it off this winter, and publish in the spring.
Here’s the Kickstarter link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thewanderlustlover/bring-this-wild-life-to-print-the-wanderlust-lover
In order to give an idea of the adventures in the book, I’ve included this short video. BTW – as I plan to publish under a pen name, rather than slander my good one, I’ve introduced myself as “Sireya Valentine.” I haven’t yet decided on either a title or a pen name, but for now, The Wanderlust Lover by Ms Valentine will do the trick. Have a look:
