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Notes of a Naive Traveler: Nepal and Thailand is a travelogue about my experiences as a volunteer and backpacker in Asia.

Fika with Vicky

Fika with Vicky

Jennifer S. Alderson is Taking Fika Places “Often, during the summer months, our thoughts drift towards travel. We yearn for something new, exotic destinations, and adventure. Sometimes we can appease those yearnings, but other times we cannot. If you are experiencing those other times this summer, don’t despair. Because author Jennifer S. Alderson has everything you’re looking for…” Just before we headed to Bavaria last month, I got the chance to chat with a lovely Canadian radio host, Vicky Young…

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BookBub

BookBub

During a recent vacation to Munich, I received some incredible news from the wonderful folks at BookBub! Follow me now to be one of the first to know which book of mine they will be featuring in mid-August!

Tiger Caves Monastery, Krabi Provence, Thailand. Jennifer S Alderson, travelogue, Notes of a Naive Traveler
Tiger Temple Caves in Krabi, Thailand

Tiger Temple Caves in Krabi, Thailand

This is one of my favorite photos of a trip to Tiger Temple Caves in Krabi, Thailand, simply because this monk is so into his work! And what a great space to work in… This trip to Thailand and Nepal inspired two books: Down and Out in Kathmandu and Notes of a Naive Traveler. Here’s a short excerpt from my travelogue about this cave complex: January 10, 2000: Krabi We also visited the interesting Tiger Temple Caves. It’s a series…

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Zelda Richardson Mystery Series, Jennifer S Alderson, amateur sleuth, historical thrillers, WWII, Amsterdam, art theft, art crime, art mysteries
Zelda Richardson Mystery Series is now live

Zelda Richardson Mystery Series is now live

Introducing the Zelda Richardson Mystery Series and Adventures in Backpacking series! Feedback from several wonderful readers has convinced me to split my novels into two groupings – the Adventures in Backpacking series and Zelda Richardson Mystery series. Down and Out in Kathmandu, Holiday Gone Wrong, and Notes of a Naive Traveler all fall nicely into the backpacker group. The Lover’s Portrait, Rituals of the Dead, and Marked for Revenge constitute the mystery series. While preparing to release Marked for Revenge,…

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The Fussy Librarian
Interview on Fussy Librarian

Interview on Fussy Librarian

I am thrilled to be featured on The Fussy Librarian’s fabulous book blog! They regularly feature fascinating authors – Harriet Steel, Victoria Blake, Jershua Jones, Janice J. Richardson and Pamela Allegretto, to name a few. So I was obviously thrilled to be invited to participate! The introduction alone makes me blush (with pride): “Here’s a dare for even the most committed homebody: Read Jennifer S. Alderson’s author bio, let alone her published works, and just try not to get the travel…

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Notes of a Naive Traveler: Nepal and Thailand gets a new look!

Notes of a Naive Traveler: Nepal and Thailand gets a new look!

I am proud to share with you the new cover of Notes of a Naive Traveler: Nepal and Thailand! It features a photograph I took of one of my favorite temples, the Golden Temple in Patan. I hope you like it! My travelogue is available as eBook and paperback on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo, Google Play, Smashwords and your favorite online retailer. I hope it inspires you to visit new destinations – whether by train, plane or book. 🙂 Notes of a Naive…

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Guest Column in December issue of Indie Authors Monthly

Guest Column in December issue of Indie Authors Monthly

I’m excited to see an article I wrote about why I love reviews (even the less than great ones) in the December issue of Indie Authors Monthly! You can read it here for free (and without signing up for anything). Scroll down to the December issue. You should see an arrow on the right that allows you to flip the pages. Happy reading!   Authors also featured in the December issue are: R.L. Jackson, Erica Graham, Carole P. Roman, Mary…

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The Lover's Portrait, Notes of a naive Traveler, Down and Out in Kathmandu Mystery Art Theft Crime Fiction Travelogue Books in My Handbag
Books in My Handbag

Books in My Handbag

Many thanks to Jessie Cahalin for including my novels in her fabulous Books in My Handbag gallery! As she writes, “every single composition sets the scene and tells a story. There are themes such as mystery, escapism, adventure and romance. The images demonstrate the fact that authors are fun story-tellers who absolutely adore a creative challenge!” Check out the hundreds of photographs on her blog. I’m also pleased to see the release of The Lover’s Portrait audiobook is mentioned on…

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Budhanilkantha Notes of a Naive Traveler Nepal and Thailand travelogue
Budhanilkantha – An Excerpt from Notes of a Naive Traveler: Nepal and Thailand

Budhanilkantha – An Excerpt from Notes of a Naive Traveler: Nepal and Thailand

Here’s a short excerpt from my travelogue Notes of a Naive Traveler, about one of the many impressive holy sites in Nepal I was lucky enough to visit. December 4, 1999: Budhanilkantha and Sundarijal Last weekend, our neighbor’s son Shekhar and various family members took me to Budhanilkantha and Sundarijal, two holy sites close to our house. To get to Budhanilkantha, Shekhar led us up the very high hill behind our house, through a collection of tiny villages bordering the…

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Jennifer S Alderson author interview writer novelist The Lover's Portrait, Down and Out in Kathmandu, Notes of a Naive Traveler, mystery, memoir, travelogue, thriller, suspense, travel fiction
Three new interviews: Indie Publishing Group, Birds of a Feather Press and Wandering with Melissa

Three new interviews: Indie Publishing Group, Birds of a Feather Press and Wandering with Melissa

It is always an honor to be featured on websites and blogs dedicated to writing, publishing and travel. I am so lucky to have been interviewed by Ben Jackson for the Indie Publishing Group, Jay Artale for Birds of a Feather Press and Melissa Burovac for her site, Wandering with Melissa. If you want to learn more about me or my books, these would be a great place to start 🙂  Happy reading and travels, everyone!   Ben Jackson’s Indie…

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