The story of two seasoned and intrepid Canadian travellers, Lesley and Linda Choyce, who embark on a new adventure with their West Highland terrier, Kelty.
Lesley Choyce is a 70-year-old year-round North Atlantic surfer, the godfather of transcendental wood-splitting, and the award-winning author of over 100 books. His wife, Linda, a former high school principal who has fearlessly commandeered knives from teenage malcontents, usually guides her husband away from quixotic quests, but she is fully on board for this one. As for Kelty, the couple's West Highland terrier, he's always ready to give up on chewing shoes and chasing pheasants for something more exciting.
For years, Lesley has been fascinated and perplexed by the tumultuous history of England, the inexplicable customs of the English, and the many paradoxes of the people, but also their indomitable spirit. If he were to continue to grow intellectually and spiritually, he was certain that the answers to the meaning of life were to be found in England. As their itinerary expands, Lesley and Linda will cross borders into Wales and Scotland as well.
Join the Choyces as they hurtle around the U.K. in search of history (all kinds), good food (mostly Indian), quirky destinations (the smaller and weirder the better), and places for the dog to pee. All while waiting for the imminent arrival of new grandchildren back home in Canada. Ever wondered what a Nova Scotian surfer/wood-splitter/Renaissance man/Westie owner thinks of the U.K.? Now you can find out.
Key Selling Points
Travel Writing (or "Armchair Travel") is seeing a resurgence of late due to the pandemic and the difficulty of travelling internationally.
Great Britain is one of the easiest "European" destinations for North Americans to travel to and the travel industry is trending upwards for Great Britain as a destination.
Lesley Choyce is a highly-regarded and well-know writer of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and YA fiction.
Along with being an accomplished author, Lesley Choyce is also the publisher of the Nova Scotia based publishing company, Pottersfield Press.
MARKETING & PROMO:
National, regional, and subject-specific print features, excerpts, review coverage, broadcast and television interviews
Social media campaigns, blogger outreach, digital collateral for online use
Publicity and promotion in conjunction with author's speaking engagements
Outreach to subject-specific organizations, markets and festivals
Digital collateral (social media banners, quote nuggets)
Festival appearances
Excerpts available
Electronic ARC
Online banner
Press release
Podcast
LIKELY MEDIA
Canadian Geographic
National Geographic Traveller UK
Adventure Journal
Boomer Magazine
Explore Magazine
GoNOMAD
Hike Bike Travel
Outpost Magazine
Overland Journal
Perceptive Travel
Stanfords Travel Writing Festival
The Globe and Mail - Travel
Travel 50 and Beyond Magazine
Travelandleisure.com
Zoomer Magazine
PODCASTS
Armchair Explorer Podcast
GoNOMAD Travel Podcast
Stanfords Travel Podcast
The Overland Journal Podcast
Travel Writing World Podcast
You Should Have Been There Podcast
Zero to Travel Podcast
