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Why Releasing A Book May Be Similar To Giving Birth

Why Releasing A Book May Be Similar To Giving Birth

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Wilko van de Kamp
Jun 06, 2018
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For years I’ve been overthinking my passion, thinking it had to be either writing, teaching, photography, or maybe something else. While I love doing all of those things, the central theme that connects them all for me is travel. It’s probably what you know me for if nothing else. I travel all the time. It doesn’t always have to be somewhere far or exotic. Canada is a beautiful country and a day trip to Banff is literally in my backyard, or a few nights over to the next province British Columbia is a welcome distraction from “everyday” life.

Losing and Finding Unconditional Love

This past weekend I had to escape from the book release craziness. It’s been a couple of crazy weeks. After losing my dog (unexpectedly), and releasing my Love book (very much planned for), I needed a break. I always do, by the way, need a break. I’m going somewhere almost every month. I enjoy working hard, but then also decompressing and recharging my system once a milestone is achieved. It’s not about working …

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