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Adventure from your armchair

Gap Year cover

I have a new book out...and it's a total pandemic experiment. Gap Year is available in print only and is on the pricey side for 32 pages (full-color will do that), but it should also be very easy to request at your local library through their regular channels.

The book is a travelogue, mostly in pictures, from the time I spent backpacking and drawing plants right after college. I figure there's a 50% chance no one except my mother will be interested, so feel free to skip this one if it's not your cup of tea. On the other hand, if you like it, writing a review and spreading the word will ensure there's a sequel.

Speaking of reviews, here's one to give you an idea of what you'll find inside:

“This will be one of the easiest 5-star ratings I’ve ever given. The journal style of the book presents the reader with a unique glimpse into the author’s year-long journey around Europe. Beautiful drawings and snippets from her letters home draw the reader into her adventure. I’m definitely looking forward to the next volume. This book would make a beautiful gift to anyone who loves travel or nature.” — Turtle Dove

Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Thanks in advance for giving it a try!

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About us: Anna Hess and Mark Hamilton spent over a decade living self-sufficiently in the mountains of Virginia before moving north to start over from scratch in the foothills of Ohio. They've experimented with permaculture, no-till gardening, trailersteading, home-based microbusinesses and much more, writing about their adventures in both blogs and books.



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I’m really enjoying your book Ultimate Guide.
Have you ever considered urban gardening? We’ve been gardening in Brooklyn for 13 years and tapping into the urban waste stream is a game changer. We get free food scraps, lots of cardboard, plenty of free labor and even supplies from the city. But also a lot of constraints: little land, rules and red tape, occasional irate neighbors. But very visible and great opportunities to do outreach to BIPOC folks.
More about us at Imani Garden on Facebook.
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Greg

Comment by Greg Todd Thu Jun 10 13:08:15 2021
I'm wondering if you're darning or patching the holes in the caterpillar cover?
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