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Discover books by diverse authors from around the globe and settle in for some travel stories from life overseas.

09/05/2026

Riding and reading...

06/20/2026

Oh man - this book - disgusting and brilliant - "Nothing Tastes As Good" by Luke Dumas Luke Dumas follows the story of Emmett, a young gay man trying to thrive as a young professional in San Diego and feels like his obesity is holding him back. A special new weight loss drug turns out to be even more transformative than he could have imagined. Thanks to Alejandra Enciso 🎫🎭🎟🎨 for the book rec. While it wasn't the summer beach read I was expecting - I really enjoyed the writing.

My takeaways:

1. Emmett's experience of student-teaching and the cruelty of middle schoolers - spot on - lol.
2. His tales of trying to date while overweight in a Southern California city obsessed with youth and thinness - also highly relatable.
3. The true hero of the story is Emmett's best friend - a true ride-or-die body positivity queen - the best character in the book.
4. In addition to the social commentary on society's treatment of obesity, I loved the poignant commentary on social media and online communities and their expectations.
5. I did almost get scared away from reading the book after the first scene launches the reader right into the heart of the story with some graphic cannibalism. I'm glad I stuck with it because after mybi itial hesitation - I devoured the book. (Pun intended.)
6. I love that this book seemed to be partially inspired by The Museum of Us's Cannibalism exhibit which I took my son to see and he hated.
7. Honorable Mention for including PQ Canyon!
8. Scroll only if you don't mind a sort of spoiler...
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8. I think this would have been an easier read if he became a were-coyote instead of a cannibal.

05/13/2026

Looking to give your writing a jump start? Let us be your writing cheerleaders! “Gathered Voices: A Writing Retreat” is a unique opportunity to build community with writers in a location off Hawai’i’s beaten path. Join poet and author Audrey T. Williams, M.F.A. and other experts to delve into your writing in a welcoming setting. Williams will help writers explore symbolism and metaphor as an engine for emotional movement on the page in her workshop “Symbolism, Connection, and Healing: Writing Nature’s Gift.” Explore more at WritersAcrossOceans.com.

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05/08/2026

The book I stayed up until 2 am reading last night..."The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi. I just loved it and I love a book where things work out for people - even though you do get a little stressed for them during the story. Plus, some of the characters that start out terrible earn their redemption. "The Henna Artist" tells the story of two sisters - although their relationship is very mother-daughtery due to their age gap. The one sister Lakshmi is trying to teach the other, Radha, about the world and how to succeed in it and the other sister is passionately resisting. Reminded me a lot of parenthood. Part of a trilogy so I look forward to reading the other two in the Jaipur series.

05/07/2026

Have you been thinking of joining "Gathered Voices: A Writing Retreat," but haven't signed up yet? Here is your sign! In honor of Mother's Day and Writers Across Ocean founder Karka Brundage teaming up with her mother, American Book Award winner Kathryn Waddell Takara, who will be a guest speaker at the retreat, Writers Across Oceans is offering 10% off your registration through Mother's Day. use code MOTHER10.

05/06/2026

Gathered Voices: A Writing Retreat
June 9-14, 2026
Waimea, Hawai’i

✅Quiet place and time to write
✅Expert advice
✅Motivating & productive workshops
✅Writing community
✅Mindful feedback
✅Scenic location

Looking for a different kind of retreat? Join guest author Marcella Bell of “The Rodeo Queen” and “The Wildest Ride” in her workshop, “Where Your Draft Becomes Your Work: The Power of Revision.” Bell will share lessons learned in taking first drafts to final pieces.

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04/29/2026

Meet Dr. Allison Francis - poet, playwright, author - and one of the expert writers leading a workshop at “Gathered Voices: A Writing Retreat” this June in Waimea, Hawai’i. She will be hosting a workshop on character development and shaping tone. Click on the images to learn more and visit WritersAcrossOceans.com for retreat details.

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04/27/2026

Had an amazing time at World Music Fest with Mbira Renaissance at New Village Arts.

Wrote this little piece listening to the last song...

I left my youth there
My belief in destiny
My belief in true love
And happily ever afters.
There on another continent
On the sandy beaches
and the unpaved dirt motorways
I left my heart
somewhere in the city
Let it fly in the wind
on the back of a zemijan

But play the drums for me
Sing for me
Play the beat
To make me
remember
the idealist
the optimist
who breathed in the tropics,
swallowed the heat of that city
and made it home.
Play that beat
that gets me dancing
gets me smiling again --
Laughing
the way I laughed
when we were young -
And the world was full of hope.
We knew no limits
to our lives
to our friendships then.
And we were bound
by the sound
of the music
on the air
permeating.
Take me there.

04/22/2026

Imagine summer camp, but for adult writers. We'll be sharing rooms, swapping ideas, collaborating on projects, getting motivated with writing workshops and diving into our creative interiors. Join us for "Gathered Voices: A Writing Retreat" June 9-14 in Waimea, Hawai'i. This is a rare opportunity to see a different side of Hawai'i that most people never visit and to make new writing friends! Click the pics to learn about the writing workshops and visit WritersAcrossOceans.com to learn more.

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