Enjoying the Amazing Street Art of Barcelona
I’ve had the privilege of exploring many of the world’s greatest museums and art galleries. But I confess. My time in Barcelona was not spent in any art galleries or museums (other than the...
Author: Doreen Pendgracs
it pays to belong
Those of you who are long-time readers of this blog know how strongly I feel about the importance of networking for writers. Belonging to writer’s groups and/or professional writers’ associations is critical. I belong...
W Barcelona will blow you away
Locals don’t know what you’re talking about when you mention the W. They know this magnificent sail-shaped hotel as the Hotel Vela (vela means sail in Spanish.) But it’s not hard to get the...
a visit to Kenora for a writer’s conference
I had the pleasure of attending the first ever “Word Fest” in Kenora, Ontario, Canada–a lovely resort town on Lake of the Woods located three hours from my home in Manitoba. The event was...
Amsterdam 2 – what really impressed me
Thanks to everyone who dropped in and commented about my first post on Amsterdam. I really appreciate the discussion. But before I move on to the next city along the Chocolatour, I’ve got to...
tips for the freelance writer
As I’m giving a writing workshop at the Kenora Word Fest this weekend in Kenora, Ontario, I went through the material I have previously used for similar workshops and updated it. The result is...
Amsterdam was Amazing!
First of all, let me say thanks to British Airways (BA) for bumping us up to Business Class for our chocolate adventure. Having that extra bit of comfort really made a difference for us...
writing and the epiphany
Back from overseas and happy to say the continuing research for my chocolate book brought great results. I have met with many talented, creative and innovative chocolate makers over the past year and have...
Ciao for now!
Quite a few of you have asked for details about our itinerary. There are a few small details still being ironed out, but here are the confirmed stops we’re looking forward to: September 20:...
chocolate in my suitcase
Long-time readers will recall that in the fall of 2009, I went chocolatouring through Belgium, France and Switzerland. What an amazing taste-tantalizing two weeks that was! Well, I’m thrilled to say that the tickets are purchased,...
