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Virtual Tour of Ireland - May 1st

janus figure - boa islandChesapeake College in Wye Mills Lecture, slide show and in-class discussion of mystical sites in Ireland and the hidden power inside the Irish Landscape.

Ireland is littered with sacred sites charged with spiritual power, and in this 2 hour lecture, Mindie will take attendees on a pictorial tour of some of the country's well known and hidden places thin places. Over 50 photographs taken by Mindie on her previous journeys to Ireland will be included along with her commentary covering each sites history as well as her own experiences - some supernatural - in visiting the sites she discusses. More details on the Virtual Travel to Ireland page.

All attendees will receive a free copy of Mindie's new e-book An Ireland Guide for the Sensitive Soul.

Ireland Tour of the West - September 8-16, 2012


Ireland's West Coast

The Thin Places Mystical Tour of Ireland is scheduled for September 8-16, 2012. This year we will be covering some of Ireland's Western countryside. We'll travers the West of Ireland but also stop in the geographic center - the Hill of Uisneach. While in that area we'll also stop at Fore Abbey and take in The Seven Wonders of Fore.

The tour begins in Galway and takes in sites in Clare such as the Burren. The Yeats sites - Thoor Ballylee and Lady Gregory's Coole Park are also on the tour in an effort to demonstrate that thin places impact creativity.

The tour will move up through Counties Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon and Fermanagh taking a brief jaunt up to Caldragh Cemetery and Drumskinny stone circle. Croagh Patrick, Murrisk Abbey, the Knock Shrine and Ballintubber Abbey will be visited. Then Rathcroghan, Knocknarae, Keshcorran, Drumcliff and Carromore Megalithic Cemetery will all be stops on this Western Ireland tour.

Spend 8 nights and 9 wonderful days with a guided tour and free time to explore. Land price is $1650 per person (based on double occupancy). Read more at the Thin Places Tour website.

Follow the Travel Hag

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In an effort to consolidate her travel writing, Mindie Burgoyne has launched a new blog called Travel Hag - specifically focused on travel suitable for older woman who may not be skinny and always energetic.  Sites cover historic small towns, mystical places, and outdoor activities such as camping and kayaking.  While Mindie's focus is on Maryland and Ireland, she will also include posts on Maine, Savannah, Salem, Connecticut, Outer Banks, and the Blue Ridge Mountains this year. 

She's also launched the Travel Hag facebook fan page which will allow for interaction with other .... well ... hags.

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"Author, tour guide, economic expert - this ShoreWoman does it all."
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Haunted Eastern Shore by Mindie Burgoyne

Haunted Eastern Shore
Ghostly Tales from East of the Chesapeake

by Mindie Burgoyne

Now in its 4th Printing!


ISBN: 1596297204
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160 Pages
Published by History Press
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They walk beside the murky waters of the Chesapeake Bay, linger among the fetid swamps and roam the manor halls.... read more

PREVIEW SOME HAUNTED STORIES ...
Big Lizz | Capt. Leonard Tawes  |  Crisfield Tales   |  Hanging Tree  |  Hope House  | Kitty Knight House  |   Patty Cannon  |  Richardson Maritime Museum   |  Marshall Price -Murder of Sallie Dean  |  Shoal Creek Manor  |  St Paul's Cemetery - Rock Hall   |  Tales From Down Below, Lower Dorchester  |  Two Haunted Tales from Somerset  |  Whitemarsh Cemetery  | Willson's Chance - Ghost of Annie Belle Carter  |  Wish Sheppard - Caroline Jail
 

 

5 Facebook Tips for Writers

I have over 211 Facebook friends who are writers.  I have personally met only 56 of them - most only once or twice at a conference or seminar where I presented.  Out of the 211, I would call about 30 personal friends or people I would miss if they weren't in my life.  If any one of these 30 writers asked me to spread the word about a new publication, or highlight an event, or help with making some connections - I would do my best, and be happy to help.  I am a strong connection for these folks - as they are for me.  The relationship with 26 of these 30 friends was developed and strengthened through Facebook - in some cases, Facebook is the ONLY platform used to develop the friendship.

How long would it have taken me to develop connections like that outside of Facebook?  One good friend is better than 100 acquaintances.  Through these friends and their connections, I've been granted interviews, gotten introductions, connected with agents and new publishers, and had doors open for new opportunities both in writing and in speaking.

Here's 5 tips for Writers who want to make the most of Facebook:

  1. Keep the status' short. - Think of your status post as a headline in a newspaper.  What is going to make people stop scrolling down the newsfeed and read your post?  If you continue to offer posts people find interesting, they'll make it a point to stop at your name in the Newsfeed.  The shorter the post is, the more likely it will be read. 
  2. Comment, comment, comment - The most powerful tool in social media is the comment feature.  Being able to talk back makes the platform social.  Use this feature 10X more than the post feature, that is ... focus on others 10X more than you focus on yourself.  Interest in others builds strong relationships.
  3. Do post links to articles, blog posts, and interesting material on the web, but make it only 1/3 or less of your total postings.  If you become a "one topic poster" interest in your Facebook posts will wane.  Your Facebook profile should tell about you, the person ... who is also you the writer.
  4. Be mindful of how often you post - About 70% of my wall posts are done from my phone, because my job takes me on the road.  You want to post often enough that people remember you, but not so often that your bore your friends to death, or clog up their newsfeeds.  If you cant think of something interesting to put in your status bar, then comment on others' posts.  Make it sincere.  I try to post something daily... even if only comments.
  5. Use your sense of humor - If you have a sense of humor, here is where you'll profit from using it.  People always stop and read the posts of funny people.  Humor gets the most consistent exposure, and helps develop more relationships with less effort. 

Be conversational, interested in others, offer some interesting content, but most of all .... give your facebook friends a little insight into who YOU are. 

 

 

10 Tips for Travel To Ireland

Mount Brandon - Dingle - ten trips for travelTen ways or tips for getting the most out of your Ireland vacation ...

1. RENT A CAR IF POSSIBLE: Many first-time American visitors will use a tour bus for the land portion of their trip because they are fearful of driving in a foreign country, on the wrong side of the road on the wrong side of the car. If you are a good driver, you will be able to handle driving in Ireland. If you're a little nervous, rent a car with an automatic transmission. It costs more, but shifting is one less thing to think about while driving.

The flexibility of having your own car is twice or three times the value of being dependent on a second party. Also, it's often cheaper to make your car rental reservations on line when you book your airfare. I use Orbitz and Travel Zoo. You can specify the size of the car, insurance choices and standard vs. automatic, and it will be ready for you when you arrive at the airport.

2. GET A GOOD ROAD MAP OR TWO: - I always use two different maps - .... read full post.


 

 
 
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