As an independent author, you know you are an underdog. For example, I recently completed a book entitled, ‘The Best Way–El Camino de Santiago’ (2012). It is a narrative of my first two journeys on the wildly popular Camino de … Continue reading
Category: books on The Camino de Santiago
”Wow, I just can’t believe it,” I have expressed on several occasions to friends. “My Kindle sales are several multiples of my paperback sales.” Indeed, that has been true for many months. But the few months has seen a large … Continue reading
“This is totally different from every other Camino book,” Jane Blanchard recently wrote in a review for ‘The Best Way–El Camino de Santiago’. She only gave the book 3 stars, reasoning that “some people will probably really like this, and … Continue reading
It is indeed a great irony. El Camino de Santiago is bursting at the seams at the same time that religion, and most of all Catholicism, is waning on the European continent. What gives? One friend who played a key … Continue reading
“So I hear you are writing another hiking book,” many people said to me the last couple years. “No, this is a travel book,” I always replied, “not a hiking book.” I was referring to the narrative I was writing … Continue reading
For those of you who take to books about the Camino de Santiago–and it is a cottage industry–I would like to recommend To the Field of Stars—A Pilgrim’s Journey by Father Kevin A. Codd. Father Codd was an American priest based … Continue reading
Here come the Americans. Once again, we are invading the European continent. But this time we have the noblest of intentions (We promise!). The cause is the great Christian pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, reputed to be the resting place … Continue reading
Are you looking for something in our Travel Books department? If so, you might be interested in these items. I’m Off Then [Kindle Edition] by Hape Kerkeling Price: $9.69 A Journey of Days: Relearning Life’s Lessons on the Camino … Continue reading
“What nationality can I expect to meet the most of on the Camino?” people often ask me. Good question. From medieval times, there have traditionally been more French than any other nationality on the Camino. This makes sense. “Catholicism in … Continue reading
Are you looking for something in our Travel Books Department? If so, you might be interested in these items. The Best Way: El Camino de Santiago by Bill Walker List Price: $12.95 Price: $11.65 You Save: … Continue reading