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June 28, 2023July 7, 2023

Mariam Ottimofiore on being an eternal expat

Mariam was born into expat life and has since lived in ten countries and four continents. She married a man of German/Italian heritage, and they have three multicultural and multilingual kids. An economist by training and an expert on expat life through experience, she penned This Messy Mobile Life to help fellow expats. Has this eternal expat ever thought of settling down? Read on to find out. Continue reading Mariam Ottimofiore on being an eternal expat

February 2, 2023March 15, 2023

Elizabeth Shick on The Golden Land and writing about expat life

Long-term expat, Elizabeth Shick, has just released a novel inspired by her six years living in Myanmar. In The Golden Land, which won the 2021 AWP Prize for the Novel, Liz explores how we define our identity in relation to culture and country. Continue reading Elizabeth Shick on The Golden Land and writing about expat life

November 25, 2021January 7, 2022

Alexandra Paucescu Goes Around the World

Alexandra has traveled the world as a diplomatic spouse. Now, after 6 years away from home, she’s returned to Romania. In our last interview, we discussed her expat life and her memoir Just a Diplomatic Spouse. This time, we’re sharing her experiences on her return to Romania and her children’s book, Boni Goes Around the World. Continue reading Alexandra Paucescu Goes Around the World

September 18, 2021October 19, 2021

Marcie Maxfield on Identity and the Expat Spouse

Marcie’s debut novel, Em’s Awful Good Fortune tackles the thorny issue of how to balance career and marriage as a tagalong spouse. It springs between the USA, Korea, Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai in a quest to discover her place in the world. Join us as we discuss expat life, feminism, finding your voice, and more. Continue reading Marcie Maxfield on Identity and the Expat Spouse

August 14, 2021October 19, 2021

Inna Rothmann on Poetry, Expat Life and Quantum Physics

Expat author Inna Rothmann has just released a poetry collection called Multiversed, inspired by themes as diverse as expat life, search for life purpose and quantum physics. Read on to find out how this one-time teacher from Moldova became a poet in Dubai. Continue reading Inna Rothmann on Poetry, Expat Life and Quantum Physics

June 22, 2021June 29, 2021

The Other Side of the Table, an Interview by Louise Ross

Usually, I’m the interviewer, but recently, I sat on the other side of the virtual table as Louise Ross interviewed me about expat life and repatriation for her Women Who Walk Podcast. Continue reading The Other Side of the Table, an Interview by Louise Ross

February 9, 2021March 16, 2021

Louise Ross on Documenting the Expatriate and Immigrant Journey

Australian Louise Ross has lived abroad since the mid ‘80s and her current home is Portugal. Her book, Women Who Walk, shares interviews with 20 expatriate and immigrant women, about what led them to Portugal. The sequel, The Winding Road to Portugal shares interviews with 20 men. Read on to learn why Louise moved, what she has learnt through compiling these interviews and her future plans. Continue reading Louise Ross on Documenting the Expatriate and Immigrant Journey

December 10, 2020December 1, 2021

Christmas Book List 2020

In a year when travel went out the window, my 2020 Christmas shopping list takes you vicariously around the world. Continue reading Christmas Book List 2020

November 10, 2020November 24, 2020

Lisa Beazley, From New York to Singapore, PR to Author

Lisa’s debut novel, Keep Me Posted, was conceived and written after she moved to Singapore as an expat. But landing a publishing deal was only half the battle and she later realized how much was required to market her book. Join me to find out what she learnt about expat life, writing and book promotions. Continue reading Lisa Beazley, From New York to Singapore, PR to Author

September 29, 2020July 11, 2022

Patti Miller on the Art of Life Writing

Patti is a prolific author with a wealth of experience in teaching and mentoring authors. Her specialties are life writing and creative non-fiction, and she works for writing centres in Australia and around the world. Please join us for a chat about her books, her training courses and the joy she derives from working with … Continue reading Patti Miller on the Art of Life Writing