In late 2007, I took a break from my busy dancing schedule in Buenos Aires and visited Patagonia for the second time – a 3M place—myth, magic, mystery. While there I met Ronan Lawlor . . .
I’m delighted to announce that my story, Missing in Patagonia, about that heart-wrenching experience, received an Honorable Mention in the Third Annual Solas Awards Winners for 2008.
The Solas Awards, an annual competition to honor excellence in travel writing, are sponsored by award-winning publisher Travelers’ Tales.
From Travelers’ Tales Web site:
“Extraordinary stories about travel and the human spirit have been the cornerstones of our books since 1993. With the Solas Awards we honor writers whose work inspires others to
explore. We’re looking for the best stories about travel and the world—funny, illuminating, adventurous, uplifting, scary, inspiring, poignant—stories that reflect the unique alchemy that occurs when you enter unfamiliar territory and begin to see the world differently as a result. We hope these awards will be a catalyst for those who love to leave home and tell others about it.”
Have a great story? Deadline for the Fourth Annual Solas Awards is September 21, 2009. Visit the site and good luck.