My book, ‘Errant in Iberia’, is a kind of travel auto-biography covering my first three years in Spain.
Click here for details of how to get hold of ‘Errant in Iberia’
Part of the synopsis I sent publishers reads:
“In 1998 I left London with vague plans of spending a short time in Spain and taking some photographs. I arrived in Madrid, with barely a word of Spanish, and ended up staying for good. The story follows my first three years in the country, and includes: journeys through Spain, wild fiestas, bewildering confrontations with Spanish culture and family life, the renovation of a decrepit flat in Madrid’s old quarter, and an intimate portrait of a traditional inner city neighbourhood.”
Well, Lonely Planet nearly published it – they even got as far as writing editorial notes all over it – but they returned it to me in the end. So I thought I might as well publish it myself, ‘on-line’. I think it’s a pretty good take on what it means to leave your country and make a new start somewhere else. It covers a lot of aspects of living and working in Spain, and is full of journeys you might want to make one day. Feel free to download and read it – and if you get that far, then do let me know what you think!
Robert Burns
10 Jul 05 at 1:06 am
Hi,
I just read your book in one sitting. I found it a very enjoyable read. It’s very refreshing that you write so frankly about your doubts and awkward occasions. I, too, understand that magical quality of Spain which you convey.
Many thanks.
Regards,
Robert Burns
Beth Smaligo
2 Mar 06 at 4:54 pm
WO. amazing. You wrote a book all yourself and published it on one of the most wonderful outlets out there. You will find a very diverse audience with the Internet.
–Beth, American from Penn., age 19