I am a Freelance Writer, Photographer, Editor
Ex-Deputy Chairman of the Torrevieja Writers Circle.
I have been living in southern Costa Blanca Spain for 11 years, more on About Me Page
STOP PRESS NEWS
The Writers Abroad 2011 Anthology has been published and includes 2 of my pieces – this is my 5th anthology. More below
Shortlisted in Banco Sabadell Prestige Magazine photo competition.
My articles and blogs cover a variety of topical and interesting issues:
- Expat life in Spain the good, the bad, the factual and the humorous.
- Current events including The Crisis, Expats in Spain
- Travel Reviews
- Walking inValencia/Murcia Natural Parks and further afield
- Interviews with local people including: TJ Miles: Professional Painter
I am published monthly in The Inland Magazine (TIM)
For some examples click on Recent Articles
The Inland Magazine can be viewed for FREE
The Inland Magazine (TIM) is published monthly in both hard copy and online. I contribute a variety of articles on a range of topics. This month in the January edition – my article ‘Got a Good Constitution’ is published on Page 20. Online here
Is a group of Expat writers living around the globe in their adopted countries. We share our writing knowledge and experiences and critique each others work. I helped the founder, Jo (Italy) set-up their site, link above.
I am
included in the 2011 anthology, Foreign Flavours, available here
Short Story Fiction
I have also written short stories and I am delighted that several have been published in various anthologies and magazines.
‘Mediterranean Lady Seeks a Friend’ was published by Innoword in their anthology of Expatriate Literature., ‘Courting the Bull’
One of the reviews:
“Next comes some short stories with Mediterranean Lady Seeks a Friend, a noir-ish tale of scams before the euro being my favourite. I just wish it were a bit longer.”
(Ironically it originally was!!)
This from Innoword’s official press release:
“Savor the Secret Sights, Sounds and Sensualities of Spain in Innoword Media’s Inaugural Book
Courting the Bull: An Anthology of Expatriate Literature in Spain
Literary Descendants of Hemingway Expose Intimate, Romantic, Thrilling Details of Wild and Wonderful Spanish Culture
Innoword Media announces the release of its exciting, new inaugural book, Courting the Bull: “An Anthology of Expatriate Literature in Spain. The collection of short stories, essays and verse highlights the tantalizing, romantic and irresistible aspects of a Spanish culture that captured the hearts and imaginations of a collection of rising modern artists.”
Using new technology I have uploaded some of my previously published work in an anthology format including:
- Walking and Parks (Updated version now online)
Onto the ISSUU site which provides online document access with page turning software and many other options. Take a look I think it is the best page turning software on the net!
Blogs
I blog on many sites;
My personal blog: Rob in España is where I blog on my writing and associated topics.
It has a number of interesting links to other sites and blogs.
My blogs are published on the Expats site – Expatica using Costa Blanca Doyen as my blogging name.
An information site covering many Expat topics.
The Expat blog site publishes my articles on their site as part of their Expat Guides. This site receives many hits from readers looking for factual information on Spain – view here:
Spain’s High Speed Train – AVE
I have also joined the team at Expatify
My first article was 4th highest viewed:
‘The 10 things You did not know about Spain until you live here’ is now online.
This from published author Simon Whaley: “Just read your blog – and your Expatify piece. Great piece!”
also: “A very good and well written article. I agree with all you said and some very good advice in there”
Thanks Mavis, Alicante
2nd article now published: ’10 Reasons to Move to Spain’ click to read
Forum Posts
You can read my posts on a number of local and Expat forum sites relating to lots of issues concerning living in Spain. Look out for either Robi1305 or Spainrico (one and the same)
Editor – ‘Chapter and Verse’
I edited ‘Chapter and Verse’ an E-zine published by The Writers Bureau. for a year and produced 4 editions. I have now moved aside to allow another the experience.
WB recently published me in their Ezee Writer ezine.
Students have been commenting on their forum:
“Rob, well done again on another great editing job, thanks for delivering our latest issue!” (Ali)
“Firstly, thanks to Rob for your work with the magazine” (Michael L.)
I am currently taking another Writers Bureau course – Copywriting
Torrevieja Writers Circle (TWC)
I was Deputy Chairman of TWC More about TWC on their blog
Another writer’s group in my local area. I have shared my blogging and writing course experiences with the other members at recent meetings. I also joint won a Wordplay competition with a short story and received a Contributor of the Year award. Lots of my work published in the groups Wordplay Showcase anthology.
Book Reviews
I post my book reviews onto Shelfari – a great site for all sorts of information for book lovers.
Digital Photos
Many of my published articles are illustrated with my own photos, which I manage with Google’s ‘Picasa’ software; I have an online photo album.
Quick tip – Picasa is free and is great for managing digital photos and just been upgraded with even more features.
Thanks for visiting,
Rob Innis
