Libraries are re an often-overlooked way to reach people who might not be able to buy our book, or who would never have found our book in the first place.

It’s the thing we dread talking about, but probably one of the most common questions we get from new hosts: What if it doesn’t work out?

What are your favourite tools for getting unstuck? 

Struggle shapes growth. Even better--it also improves our wellbeing. Homestay is, at its heart, an education in hope.

I’m not writing much these days, but I’m still a writer.

When you were growing up, did you have a wisdom keeper?

Standing at Indigo, I felt like a traveling salesman. Or a Greenpeace volunteer, trying to get strangers to sign a petition. 

One of the core messages in my book is the idea that hosting takes work. Hosts have to learn how to foster great relationships, but it’s worth it.

What do you do if you’ve been hurt and an apology isn’t forthcoming? Have you considered asking for an apology? 

The best reason to do a book signing event is not for promotion. It’s to celebrate.

In your families and workplaces, do you talk about discomfort as the place where learning happens? 

How do you approach the holidays with a student in your home? What new traditions have you adopted? 

In another post, I laid out the production timeline for getting my book from dream to reality. Today, I'll explain two critical steps: Copy Editing and Typesetting.

Travel, like homestay, gives us perspective on all kinds of things. It also reminds us what we can't take for granted...

I hired a sensitivity reader to edit my manuscript, and I’m grateful for their suggestions.

If your book is with your editor now, does that mean we’ll see it on shelves soon?

What are cultural differences you’ve noticed in your homes or workplaces, and how do you talk about them?

How do you approach your students when you want to influence their choices in a positive direction?

Putting your darlings in a time-out