Jules Verne, (some of you may have heard about him or even read one of his books) was one of the first science-fiction authors. He was born here in Brittany … What can be hard about sailing What can possibly be hard about sailing? Nutting, if you would have asked me before my fir...
When I open a book, it's as if I'm boarding a ship and setting off on an adventure. In the world of history books, I travel through time and witness the rise and fall of civilizations. From the ancient dynasties to modern times, I learn about the lessons of the past. Fiction ...
There are many classic stories of the sea, fromMoby DicktoMutiny on the Bounty. Everybody knows these from school but the wider body of work is immense. Fiction is just a part of the whole. There is a vast array of real life accounts of voyages short and long. Instructional books on ...
Hartley had been running back and forth from Fort Myers to Lake Worth (about a 3 hour drive) to get some work done on the boat. I finally came out this week to get things ready for our next off shore adventure. I am busy, once again, redoing how things are stored in the port si...
https://onemoregoodadventure.com/2019/10/01/the-cruising-life/. As of yesterday the new bracket is now sitting jauntily on the transom. It wasn’t easy! You have to know a bit about me to understand how difficult the job was. I’m 77 years old. I operate on lungs with a bit ...
A sailing memoir written by seaman and adventurer Joshua Slocum, who was the first person to sail around the world alone, documents his epic solo circumnavigation. An international best-seller, the book became a great influence and inspiration to travelers from each corner of the globe. Additional...
The conversation delves into the unique considerations of writing for different age groups, from picture books to young adult fiction, and how Monica's own experiences have shaped her literary style. The episode then shifts to Lori Keating's young adult novel, "Butterfly Inc.," which tackles ...