1300 Miles to Barstow

Book Update – July 2020

For some reason, I always title my books first and then write.  Titles are my lighthouse that provides guidance during the writing process.  Last summer, my son and I drove from Dallas, Texas to Watsonville, California in about 36 hours.  We stopped in Barstow, California, and took a break when it was my turn to drive, I thought about the miles and how 1300 Miles to Barstow California would be a great title for a book.

My original plan for the book was to write about our trip, then to write about life as a writer, and now, the book has evolved to include personal discovery and gained wisdom, intermixed with poetry. I discovered while driving thousands of miles, I’m at my best writing poetry, lyrics, and sharing the wisdom I have gained from self-discovery.