Quite by accident, I came across a new software for publishing my ‘Books’. (These were the old-fashioned tomes I used to write at the end of a big trip, and email to you.)
I would do this thinking that all the world (or at least my close friends) were reading and enjoying them. However, one day a Swiss friend told me bluntly that he had to be truthful and that he really thought they were boring. Others had suggested more subtly that they were so caught-up with family or other priorities, that they simply didn’t have the time to ‘read a book’.
Having picked myself up from these shattering revelations, I went about looking for means of communication that were more ‘telegraphic’ in nature – almost ‘sound bytes’. I set-about trying to ‘improve’ my photographic inclusions, including captions for some of my friends who grew up with comics, and have never read a book! And, all that lead me to the now famous blog – ‘the M chronicles’. (I know you check on www.mmusg.com frequently so as not to miss even one post!)
Here is one of the first of the old ‘books’ that I have uploaded into issuu, the new software. When you click on ‘Expand’ it should open into a full screen.
Shortly, I will add a new tab under ‘Travel Writing’ in the horizontal Menu Bar above, and you can read them all.
This is fabulous, Michael. What a journey you’ve been on. I don’t mean the physical travel journey but the creative journey.
I remember so clearly when you were just leaving Amex wondering if you could write and, if you decided you could, how to go about it.
This technological era is just so perfect for you.
Ironically, little old hi tech writer here, ie me, is way behind in his use of blog technology, though I’m thoroughly enjoying writing my blogtale, The Crimson Tower. I wonder if you recognise any part of that story or any of the anecdotes within it. A lot of it is based on my experiences working with multinational companies.
Can you believe it was about 21 years ago when I was writing for you, Juergen etc? Time flies when you’re having fun, eh?!
Hope you’re well,
Love,
Robert
what am I supposed to do with this? I have seen and read this trip story before. I cannot see a big difference.
May be it is in the making of this stuff.
It’s very good for those that want to read more.
Michael
Love the format of your journeys – looking forward to reading through your library! Louise is well, now has Francesca Hope Masters who is 7 weeks old – a very cute baby.
Best wishes
Dianne