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Solo Camping

I spent a week solo camping, as a way to kick start my writing this summer. I viewed solo camping as a "Writing Retreat." Confession: I wasn't alone. I brought my constant companion, my dog, Chubbers. My husband and the cat can get along without me for a few days. She can't. Constant Companion:

2023-04-07T16:09:27-04:00By Robin Van Auken|Creation, Go Outdoors, Robin Van Auken, Wholehearted Author, Writing Tips|

The Man Who Invented the Future: Jules Verne’s Legacy

The Man Who Invented the Future:Jules Verne's Legacy Jules Verne It's been 120 years since the world mourned the passing of Jules Verne, "the man who invented the future." He died on March 24, 1905, in Amiens, France.I've been thinking about Verne lately and have decided to explore his genre. I'm outlining a new book

2024-11-19T07:55:33-05:00By Robin Van Auken|Inspiration, Wholehearted Author|

Boo Hollywood!

I'm collecting resources for an ambitious project in a different genre -- gaslight/steampunk. I've combed the Internet and Amazon for articles and books, focusing my research on technology, flight, and European events and people circa 1860-1870. I wanted a visual resource so I ordered Irwin Allen's "Five Weeks in a Balloon." Based upon the Jules

2021-03-11T12:31:05-05:00By Robin Van Auken|Creation, Wholehearted Author|