Okay you slackers...if you haven't already subscribed to the new website you are missing out on some amazingly wonderful posts (if I say so myself).
I have listed the first three here in a last ditch effort to get you over to the new site.
Day One of FIND YOUR JOY and I want you to be there!
If you have enjoyed my blogging on this site you will love the new website.
Unfortunately you will have to subscribe again on the new site since I wasn't able to import the subscription service over.
Can't wait to see you on the other side.
www.find-your-joy.com
The time has come. Well, almost. The official launch for my new company/website is next Monday, May 2.
I will send you the link on Monday morning. In the meantime, check out the Find Your Joy page on Facebook.
Looking forward to seeing you on the "other side".
Jennifer
Plantains, the beginning of every good meal in Puerto Rico.
Stuffed Avacado with sweet plantains. (Augucates Rellenos et Carne)
Mofungo with Chimichurri Skirt Steak (Mofongo Relleno de Churrasco Al Chimichurri) Otherwise known as a bowl full of heaven.
Beef empanda with regular plantains and sweet plantains
Pork Chope (this is the small one) with Mofungo.
It’s a new and exciting time as my passion for travel intersects with creating a new path for my life.
Even when we think we are open to a new world, it is hard to step out of our comfort zone. I took a big leap by leaving my warm cozy home at Screen Gems and settling in Nashville this year. By doing that I committed to building a new space for both my inner and outer self.
I did really well with the outer self. I love the house. I love Nashville. I love my neighborhood. I loved that part of my new life.
But I felt as if I faltered with the inner journey. I didn’t write much. I didn’t take any inward journeys. I had some ideas and I mentally batted them around like beach balls.
Eventually they deflated.
Sometimes we have to be smacked right upside the head to understand the direction we should be pointed. I got smacked! By Teresa at Sail Air Travel.
After my gig as a travel coordinator for “Water For Elephants”, I had lunch with Teresa.
We, of course, talked about travel and I explained to her my plan (that is a loose term) to create specialty groups. She knew then that we could form a great partnership.
In the last few weeks I have been learning the reservation system and trying to gleam all the knowledge I can from my fellow travel agents at Sail Air. They are a warm, wonderful, giving group and I feel blessed to be allowed to work with them.
I consider myself a veteran traveler but I had a lot to learn. Secrets about traveling.
All of which I will share with you.
Keep an eye on this blog. There are a lot of exciting things happening in my world and I want you all to be a part of it.
Yes, I am still working in production (working on a Taylor Swift Special right now). My travel life is still being formed but I am available and able to help you make all your travel arrangements! Please email me at jblair@sailairtravel.com
Some of you may remember that a travel writer and photographer were part of my tour group in the Galapagos. The article they were working on finally came out in the LAN Airline magazine.
Enjoy.
I am in New York City for Thrillerfest V. Thrillerfest, organized by the International Thrill Writers (ITW), is a triple treat.
Craftfest, July 7-8
Allows up close and personal learning experiences from the masters in the genre. In small workshop settings, aspiring writers attain insight into the craft of writing from New York Times Best Sellers such as, Gayle Lynds, David Morrell, Steve Berry, Andrew Gross, R. L. Stine and many, many more.
Agentfest, July 8
Only open to those who attend Craftfest, this event is by far the best bang for your buck. Over 40 agents, set up in a speed dating type forum, allow any and all to pitch to them. Most event goers meet between 10-20 agents and hopefully leave with a few requests for submissions.
Thrillerfest, July 9-10
Ken Follett, Clive Cussler, Sandra Brown, Gayle Lynds, and Harlan Coben are just a few of the authors that populate the two day Thrillerfest. Each panel is bursting with writing talent who are happy to share words of wisdom, debate character vs. plot and who encourage and welcome fans and fellow writers alike.
For fans this is an unparalleled opportunity to get books autographed and to meet their favorite writers. For fellow scribes its a chance to rub elbows with those you admire.
The trifecta of thrill writing want-to-bes....Thrillerfest is worth every penny!
I will be writing more in detail about my personal experiences in the next few posts!