Author and freelance travel writer, Andrea's memoir, The Banana Road, was published in May 2021.
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Having returned from London Festival of Writing, I'm filled with renewed enthusiasm and a long list of what I need to do now to take my novel to submission stage: andreamontgomery.co.uk/2025/… #LFOW25 #amwriting #amwritingfiction
Huckleberry Finn seen through the eyes of Jim, James by Percival Everett brings a witty & compelling fresh perspective to a classic story.
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#BookerPrize2024 #bookreview
Disgraceful online service from @DecathlonUK. On 20th December, bought and paid for something for Jack's birthday. Told would be delivered 28th December. No delivery made. Waited 16hrs for explanation of: "item is out of stock". So angry. Jack's birthday is tomorrow. #sportswear
Through the Irish Catholic church's brutal treatment of unmarried mothers, homosexuals, and AIDS victims, John Boyne's The Heart's Invisible Furies still manages to bring the warmth and humour of Ireland to the page. #books #BookReviews andreamontgomery.co.uk/2023/…
Thanks to one movie, and one obscure novel, the town of Matera, once called 'the shame of Italy', is today a thriving tourism hub.
But how beneficial have the changes been to Matera, and how influential can writing really be? #writing #travel andreamontgomery.co.uk/2023/…
Many, many years ago, the landlord of our local pub used to mockingly refer to us as 'shareholders'. Now, it seems, his words may come true... andreamontgomery.co.uk/2023/… #SOMERSET #villagelife #FoodFriday
Reading Anthony Doerr makes me want to give up trying to write and find something else to do with my life. This is my review of his epic tale - Cloud Cuckoo Land:
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#BookReview #amwriting #fictionfriday
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Maxi Jazz 1957 - 2022. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. Look after each other y’hear. 🙏💔
How many times do we follow life's directional signs, convincing ourselves it's the right way to go? Sometimes, you have to defy the signs: andreamontgomery.co.uk/2022/…
#life #direction #decisions #crossroads
18 months after publishing through a partnership publishing deal, how are sales of #thebananaroad going? #book #publishing #sales #commission #amwriting
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When I'm not actively working on a new book, why do I find it so hard to maintain an author website? andreamontgomery.co.uk/2022/…
#writing #WritingCommmunity #amwriting
Perhaps manufacturers think we’ll just pop those essentials into our handbags along with lipstick and a spare tampon...
#outdoorgear
Why do manufacturers of women's hiking pants assume we have no need for such essentials as maps, GPS devices or mobiles? And am I really the only woman hiker taller than 5' 9"?
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#hiking #outdoorclothing #travel #activity
In the #NewNormal I guess catching #COVID was inevitable. But how much longer will it be before hotels offer decent levels of customer service? I'm beginning to think staff shortages are just an excuse for operating with minimum staffing levels: andreamontgomery.co.uk/2022/… #Travel
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Please (pretty please) can we ask you all to vote for Pura Aventura in the 'Eco Award' category at The Times Travel Awards 2022. We're up against some pretty big fish in this particular eco-pond and so every vote is a precious one.
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Reading Sarah Winman's Still Life made me want to pack a suitcase and head to the sun to start a(nother) new life. The best novel I've read in a long time, and I've read some brilliant books over the past year.
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Have you read Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce yet? If you have, wasn't it brilliant? If you haven't, you've a real treat in store.
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#books #bookreviews #readingforpleasure #RachelJoyce
Although we compile notes for walking holidays for @Inntravel for a living, it's not the same as being on holiday ourselves. Fresh from a trip to #Jersey, I've rediscovered the joys of a walking holiday: andreamontgomery.co.uk/2022/…
#walking #holiday #travel #vacation #channelislands
I bought Jack this cute little #Roberts #retro #radio for #Xmas and ever since, we've listened daily to news, music and general chit chat. In honour of the radio, here is my latest #shortstory - Today's Caller. #writing #amwriting #fiction
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Last weekend I attended the local #wassail. It required new wellies and a couple of roasting tins...don't you just love these quaint #English #traditions? andreamontgomery.co.uk/2022/…
#cider #Devon #apples #trees
Not since Robert Macfarlane's The Old Ways, have I been so enchanted by the pages of a book. A Black Fox Running is a beautifully crafted homage to #Dartmoor and its wildlife told in compellingly lyrical narrative:
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