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Guest Post on Tracy Riva Books and Reviews

To mark Two Are Better’s official date of publicationinto the book trade, I’ve written a guest blog post over on Tracy Riva Books and Reviewswebsite entitled Writing a Memoir: It’s for the Reader .I describe some of the “behind the scenes” activities and thoughts that went into creating Two Are Better, as well as what it is like to write a memoir. Thanks to the good folks on tracyriva.com, including Kathy LaMee, who read the book and issued a 5-star review a few days ago. You’ll see Kathy’s r...

The Best of the Atlantic Coast Bicycle Tour

Last summer, Debbie and I enjoyed a long distance bicycle touralong Adventure Cycling Association’s Atlantic Coast route. Here are some of the locations along the way that piqued my interest:

1. Washington, D.C. Yes, the Atlantic Coast tour travels right through the heart of America’s capital! The bike path leading to the Lincoln Memorial follows the Potomac River from Mount Vernon on up. From the natural beauty of this well-designed bicycle path, to the roar of jet engines at neighboring Reag...

Coming to a book store near you!

Open Road Press has a book distributor! On Friday, we received a signed contract from Advocate Distribution Solutions, a division of Send The Light Distribution. Two Are Better: Midlife Newlyweds Bicycle Coast to Coast will soon be available to a book store near you!

Having a distributor offers several advantages.

1.It expands a publisher’s potential markets exponentially. Most book stores on planet Earth can now buy Two Are Betterthrough their normal supply channels.

2. A full-service distribu...

Spring Training

It’s been a long winter in New England. Even though the Massachusetts winter doesn’t really compare with what I experienced for most of my life in Maine, it creates the same longing for warmer days and summertime activities. One of those activities, of course, is bicycle riding. Debbie and I blew the dust from our bikes two weekends ago. Even with five layers of clothing on my torso, I was still uncomfortable in the brisk air.Since last weekend’s weather was more forgiving, we’re well on our...

Recent News on Two Are Better

Much is happening at Open Road Press as we march toward a May publication date for Two Are Better: Midlife Newlyweds Bicycle Coast to Coast. First, in early April, Alycia Brandt and Mike Lawton of WMCT-TV in Marlborough visited Debbie and I for an interview about our cross-country bicycle trip. The interview aired on our local cable access station (Verizon fios channel 34) this past weekend. Using some still shots from our first trip blog, they put together a wonderful piece. You can viewAlyc...

Making Sense of the Senseless

It was a tough week in the Boston area–and in all of America–given the Boston Marathon bombing and the manhunt that followed. We sat watching the drama unfold in front of our television sets, wondering what would drive someone to commit such heinous crimes and insane acts. In this era of instant information, we had a heaping helping that nearly choked us–until the good guys won.

This is no longer new to us. We’ve been here before. The stage may be different, but the act is not. Bravado, defian...

When Silence Becomes Deafening

At church today,a female physician described a calling that she hassensedto serve in Afghanistan. Now in her mid-thirties, she explained how God has been preparing herfor years to help meet the medical needs of those in what is anextremely dangerous and potentially lonely place. Her calling is confirmed by her eagerness to immerse herself into this perilous, yet humanitarian, adventure.For her, the waiting has been excruciating. When “silence” lingers to limbo, one begins to wonder when the t...

Bicycle Touring: Pre-trip Planning

After yet another windy and raw day in Massachusetts, it still seems early to think about summertime bicycle touring. However, the length of day and more promising weather in the forecast suggest touring is not far off. For those who may be planning a long bicycle tour this summer, some pre-trip planning now will pay dividends later. When cycling begins, you’ll have enough on your mind without having to chase loose ends that you can address now. Hereare some things to consider at this stage:

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Two Are Better Giveaway on Library Thing

We’re doing it again! Here’s another chance to pick up a free copy of Two Are Better: Midlife Newlyweds Bicycle Coast to Coast. With over 100 color photos throughout, newlyweds Tim and Debbie Bishop tell the engaging story of their honeymoon on wheels. Author and freelance writerChelsea Falin”would highly recommend this book to everyone.” Shethinks Two Are Better is “a thrilling tale of a cross-country bike trip sprinkled with life lessons and godly advice.” From now through April 29, 2013, w...

The Best that Time Offers

Time begins and time ends

Have you ever considered that we’ve all been given the same amount of time each day to get things done, to enjoy life, and to find satisfaction and fulfillment? Longer term, we don’t have the same amount of time. It’s what you make of the time that you’ve been given that really matters. Procrastination and mindless activities are insidious foes out to foil our dreams. If weminimize them,imposters promising lasting satisfaction will try to hook us and steal our joy,pre...