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Passengers can travel to 48 destinations from Cork Airport this summer including brand new routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela.Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to run through some great holidays you can take if you want to fly out of Cork.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Are motorhomes becoming unwelcome in the UK? From ULEZ restrictions and overnight parking bans to height barriers, off-grid camping and growing pressure from local councils, many motorhome owners are asking if travelling around Britain is becoming harder than ever. Motorhome Matt and Keith are joined by veteran journalist Peter Vaughan to separate myth from reality. Are motorhomers really being squeezed out, or are there opportunities the headlines are missing? We explore the biggest challenges facing UK motorhome owners, the future of touring, and what it all means before you plan your next trip. This week's Alan Rogers Campsite of the Month heads to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, a great base for exploring Galicia, enjoying award-winning local food and discovering a different side of northern Spain. And in the Q&A, Matt answers your questions on: Pathway 4G versus Starlink for a motorhome tour of Norway and Scandinavia Refilling a Gaslow LPG system abroad when the filling point is inside the gas locker Whether motorhome dealers should take responsibility for chassis warranty claims If you're buying, owning or touring in a motorhome, this episode is packed with practical advice and honest industry insight. Join Motorhome Matt, Keith and Peter Vaughan as we tackle the questions every motorhome owner is asking and help you travel with more confidence.
Send us Fan MailWhy is it that one piece of criticism can stay with us for years, yet we quickly forget the things that are going well?The answer lies in our psychology. Human beings are wired to spot threats and problems. It's how we survived. But in today's world, that negativity bias can leave us stressed, anxious and focused on what's wrong.In this episode, James is flying solo exploring the science of gratitude. Not as a fluffy self-help idea, but as a practical tool for improving wellbeing, resilience and perspective.James looks at what psychology tells us, why gratitude works, and how you can train your brain to notice more of what's good in your life. Support the showBook your Follow The Camino break at the below link:https://followthecamino.com/en/Or email: info@followthecamino.com Use Code: MIDLIFE10 for your exclusive 10% offer - for all trips booked in 2026 (departure date can be in 2027). Exclusions: This offer is not applicable to Budget or Guided Tours.Applicable Routes: The discount is exclusively available for pilgrims choosing the French, English, Portuguese (inland routes), and Original ways.Blackout Dates: To maintain the sanctity and manage the flux of pilgrims during peak events, the discount will not apply if you are reaching Santiago de Compostela from the 24th to the 28th of July 2025, aligning with the city's famous festivities. Additionally, the offer is void if you find yourself in Pamplona during the San Fermin festival, from the 4th to the 16th of July 2025, to accommodate the unique cultural significance of these periods.Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:...
Good morning, There's much discussion over flags and marches and what it means to be British at the moment. This has meant the legitimate concerns of some have led to my own legitimate concerns for my family's safety. As an immigrant and a visible ethnic minority in the town in which I live, I can feel a sense of dis-ease and fear about whether or not I'm welcome in the nation which I have called home my whole life. It's within this climate of hyper-vigilance that I boarded a local bus and braced myself for some racist words from one particular man – someone I had judged based on the colour of his skin. To me, he looked like the type of person who might not like me. I thought he might shout some abuse, or tell me to go back to where I came from. Instead he showed me kindness. He held my son's buggy for me as I struggled with mine and my kids' belongings, giving up his seat so we could sit down. I could have wept at the simple humanity of it. And the shame of me pre-emptively judging another based on a perceived difference. All around us we see evidence that our society is fractured and fragmented and polarised. The horror of the scenes in Northern Ireland, and the sadness as we remember MP Jo Cox's murder 10 years ago this week. We're told time and again that we have more in common than what divides us. But I wonder whether this suggests we need to find our commonality before feeling a shared humanity. Maybe it's recognising our difference and choosing decency, kindness, and even love despite those differences that we should value. The Christian tradition can help us here in the example of the early Church – people from many different backgrounds and cultural and religious traditions – came together, sharing everything they had, not because they were the same, but because of a commonality found outside their individual circumstances and characteristics. Their differences were the point. This week, I attended the Sandford St Martin awards honouring the best in religious broadcasting, where a special award went to the BBC's Pilgrimage. The show takes well-known figures in British life with different beliefs – the devoutly religious, the agnostic, and the vehemently atheist – on a journey towards sacred sites including Santiago de Compostela, Holy Island and the Vatican. Perhaps the show's beauty lies not in the pilgrims' sameness, but in their difference. The commonality is not in their beliefs, but in their shared purpose, getting through a gruelling journey; spiritual and personal transformation taking place along the way. I find this a beautiful metaphor for this moment in which we find ourselves - One which might help us to meet the challenges ahead of us, where we might see our differences, and choose kindness and togetherness, anyway.
¿Es posible crear sin sucumbir a la prisa? La escritora y dramaturga María Folguera aborda esta pregunta en La prisa y la espera (Siruela, Biblioteca de Ensayo), un libro que reflexiona sobre el proceso creativo en una época marcada por la inmediatez, la productividad constante y el avance de la inteligencia artificial. A través de referencias que van de Velázquez a Stephen King, pasando por Peter Pan, Las mil y una noches o Carmen Martín Gaite, la autora reivindica el tiempo lento de la creación y la importancia de la espera en cualquier obra artística.La actualidad cultural nos lleva también a Concéntrico, el Festival Internacional de Arquitectura y Diseño de Logroño, que celebra su duodécima edición transformando el espacio urbano con instalaciones, pabellones, jardines colectivos y propuestas que exploran la relación entre arquitectura, clima, memoria y convivencia. El festival reúne a arquitectos, diseñadores, artistas e investigadores de distintos países en una de las grandes citas internacionales dedicadas al pensamiento contemporáneo sobre la ciudad.La música cobra especial protagonismo con la llegada del verano y la celebración del Día Europeo de la Música. Nuestra colaboradora María Taosa repasa la programación especial de Matadero Madrid y de Radio 3, que retransmitirá conciertos en directo con artistas como Rita Payés, Lucía Fumero, Ángeles Toledano, María Arnal, pablopablo y Alizzz. Además, comienza la temporada de grandes festivales con O Son do Camiño, en Santiago de Compostela, que reúne como cabezas de cartel a Katy Perry y Linkin Park, mientras que Sónar Barcelona, uno de los festivales de música electrónica más importantes de Europa, arranca una nueva edición con más de un centenar de actuaciones.Escuchar audio
Gesetzlichen Urlaub gibt es erst seit gut hundert Jahren. Wer früher dem Alltag entkommen wollte, machte sich oft auf eine Wallfahrt. Ein Historiker erklärt, was Pilgern und Urlaub verbindet, warum Wallfahrten manchmal politischer Sprengstoff waren und weshalb heute mehr Menschen denn je nach Santiago de Compostela ziehen.
El expresidente José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero declara ante el juez Calama por corrupción, negando las acusaciones, aunque el juez considera que sus respuestas no desvirtúan los indicios de criminalidad. La Moncloa respira aliviada al no imponerse medidas cautelares. El Papa León XIV hace un balance positivo de su exitoso viaje a España, agradeciendo el cariño y destacando la alegría del pueblo español, así como la necesidad de abordar la migración en Canarias. Se prevé un posible regreso a Santiago de Compostela en 2027. Estados Unidos e Irán alcanzan un principio de acuerdo para un alto el fuego, la reapertura del estrecho de Ormuz y el levantamiento de sanciones, aunque la negociación nuclear se pospone dos meses. En Bruselas, los ministros de defensa de la OTAN y los líderes de la Unión Europea se reúnen para abordar la guerra de Ucrania, la competitividad frente a China y el presupuesto europeo. Además, se investiga el hallazgo de un cadáver en Castellón y se explora el posible ...
Consultorio de Bolsa con Javier Cabrera, analista de mercados en XTB y Javier Alfayate, Grupo Link. Con nuestros expertos, analizamos los mejores valores del mercado. Sobre xtb Con casi 20 años de experiencia, XTB es uno de los mayores Brokers cotizados de Acciones y Derivados del mundo. Contamos con oficinas en más de 13 países, incluyendo España, Reino Unido, Polonia, Alemania, Francia, Latinoamérica, Oriente medio, Norte de África o Sudáfrica. Rodrigo García es Licenciado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. Postgrado en Productos Financieros Derivados, y Licencia MEFF III. Asesor Financiero con la certificación EFA y Gestor Patrimonial acreditado por el Instituto Español de Analistas Financieros (IEAF). Especialista en Mercado de Divisas, Materias Primas y Mercados Exóticos. Analyst & Client Loyalty Manager en XTB España. Sobre Javier Alfayate Javier Alfayate es gestor de fondos en Link Capital. Es experto en asesoramiento bancario y financiero por ESCP Europe. Escritor y divulgador en universidades y empresas, continua estudiando sobre estrategias, sistemas de bolsa, estadística y programación de algoritmos. En los consultorios de Bolsa de Cierre de Mercados, los oyentes pueden mandarnos WhatsApp al teléfono 609 22 47 16. Si prefieren hablar directamente con los analistas y comentarles sus dudas, pueden contactarles en el número de teléfono 915331851.
La información de Vigo, desde primera hora de la mañana, en la Cadena SER.El tráfico presenta retenciones en la A55 hacia Vigo, mientras avanzan las obras de humanización en la ciudad y los cursos subvencionados de transporte. Respecto al urbanismo, el proyecto sectorial PS1 prevé presentar su plan en breve para iniciar obras en el primer semestre de 2027, incluyendo un vial principal y un aparcamiento. En política local, el alcalde de Vigo, Abel Caballero, ha criticado a la Xunta de Galicia por aumentar los fondos a Santiago de Compostela, exigiendo una aportación de 9 millones de euros para su municipio. Por otra parte, la comunidad del IES República Oriental del Uruguay, en Teis, se ha manifestado con una cacerolada contra la implantación no consensuada de un ciclo básico de electricidad. En Nigrán, el Concello aplicará estrictas medidas ambientales para la noche de San Juan, prohibiendo hogueras y botellones en las playas bajo multas de hasta 200.000 euros. Finalmente, el ocio costero será protagonista con el arranque de la gira de verano de Cadena Dial en la playa de Samil.
— Today, it is a joy to welcome Gideon Enok to A Quest for Well-Being. Since 2010, Gideon has traveled the world, lived in multiple countries, and walked more than 7,000 kilometers with a backpack. He describes himself not simply as a traveler, but as a pilgrim on a lifelong journey of discovery, growth, and transformation. Gideon is the author of The Pilgrim Spirit: The Longer You Walk, The Deeper You Go, a powerful memoir inspired by an extraordinary 3,500-kilometer walk from Denmark to Santiago de Compostela during the height of the 2020 pandemic. At one of the lowest points in his life, he heard an inner calling that led him on a five-month pilgrimage across Europe—a journey that ultimately brought him greater serenity, purpose, self-understanding, and even true love. At the heart of Gideon's work is a beautiful message: that life itself is a pilgrimage, that every person we meet is a fellow traveler, and that what matters most is not where the journey takes us, but who we become along the way. Today, we'll explore the lessons he learned through millions of steps on the Camino de Santiago, the transformative power of trusting life's callings, the wisdom of the pilgrim spirit, and how courage, resilience, gratitude, and openness can guide us toward a more meaningful life. Valeria interviews Gideon Enok — He is the author of "The Pilgrim Spirit: The Longer You Walk, The Deeper You Go - Walking 3,500 km Toward a New Life on the Camino de Santiago." Gideon has traveled the world since 2010 and has lived in several countries, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovakia, and Spain. He has walked over 7,000 km with a backpack and considers himself a pilgrim on a lifelong pilgrimage. A couple of years before the long journey, Gideon had written down a bucket list of over 100 things he wanted to learn, experience, accomplish, and places he wanted to visit, as well as people he wanted to meet. At the top of the list, he wanted to have dinner with his favorite author, Gregory David Roberts, who is the author of the International Bestselling book Shantaram. It was an impossible task, because he was no longer in public life. Nevertheless, Gideon often looked for when Gregory got online again, and when he did, he began following him, and eventually Gideon and Gregory found each other and amplified the maxim that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear, and how the starting point for the book The Pilgrim Spirit began. A few years later, when the finishing touches was made on the book, Gideon was in Finisterre again, and on a walk toward the 0,0 km marker at The End of The World, he laid eyes on K, found true love and they are still together. To learn more about Gideon Enok and his work, please visit: https://thepilgrimspirit.com/
LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA HISTORIA nos abre uno de sus archivos, que nos va a acercar a: "Tiberio. Su vida antes de gobernar en Roma". En el programa de hoy tenemos el placer de contar de nuevo con la historiadora, escritora y arqueóloga Sandra Parente, que nos hablará de la vida de uno de los emperadores más notables, de Tiberio, el sucesor de Augusto. En este primer programa sobre la biografía de Tiberio, Sandra nos hablará desde su infancia hasta la muerte de Augusto. Sin más preámbulos os dejo con el programa. Sandra Parente es Licenciada en Historia por la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. Está especializada en Arqueología e Historia Antigua. Ha trabajado en numerosas excavaciones arqueológicas y ha dirigido cerca de un centenar de intervenciones en Galicia. Ha escrito varios artículos relacionados con la historia antigua y la arqueología en revistas universitarias, ha publicado diversos poemas y microrrelatos, y ha participado en varias antologías de relatos. En el año 2013, ganó el V concurso de relatos históricos de Hislibris, con el relato "El monje y la pulga". Su primera novela es de 2017, y se titula "El rey de Nemi" que trata, sobre la figura histórica de Calígula, y por la que recibió los Premios Hislibris a Mejor Novela Histórica y Mejor Autor Novel. Y el año pasado publicó su última novela titulada "Las máscaras de Julia" de la editorial Desperta Ferro , libro del que Sandra nos habó en el primer programa que hicimos. Enlace al libro "Las máscaras de Julia": https://amzn.to/4stFVCl Enlace al libro "El Rey de Nemi": https://amzn.to/3Q7MbT2 TikTok Sandra Parente: @yosandraparente Twitter Sandra Parente: @yosandraparente Instagram Sandra Parente: @yosandraparente Facebook de Sandra Parente: https://www.facebook.com/yosandraparente/?locale=es_ES Perfil de Sandra Parente en Desperta Ferro: https://www.despertaferro-ediciones.com/autor/sandra-parente/ Este es un Podcast producido y dirigido por Gerión de Contestania, miembro del grupo "Divulgadores de la Historia". Somos un podcast perteneciente al sello iVoox Originals. Enlace a la web del grupo "Divulgadores de la Historia": https://divulgadoresdelahistoria.wordpress.com/ Canal de YouTube de LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA HISTORIA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfHTOD0Z_yC-McS71OhfHIA *Si te ha gustado el programa dale al "Like", ya que con esto ayudarás a darnos más visibilidad. También puedes dejar tu comentario, decirnos en que hemos fallado o errado y también puedes sugerir un tema para que sea tratado en un futuro programa de LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA HISTORIA. Gracias. Música del audio: -Entrada: Epic Victory by Akashic Records . License by Jamendo. -Voz entrada: http://www.locutordigital.es/ -Relato: Music with License by Jamendo. Redes Sociales: -Twitter: LABIBLIOTECADE3 -Facebook: Gerión De Contestania Muchísimas gracias por escuchar LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA HISTORIA y hasta la semana que viene. Podcast amigos: Niebla de Guerra: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-niebla-guerra_sq_f1608912_1.html La Biblioteca Perdida: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-podcast-la-biblioteca-perdida_sq_f171036_1.html Casus Belli: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-casus-belli-podcast_sq_f1391278_1.html Victoria Podcast: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-victoria-podcast_sq_f1781831_1.html Relatos Salvajes: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-relatos-salvajes_sq_f1470115_1.html Motor y al Aire: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-motor-al-aire_sq_f1117313_1.html Pasaporte Historia: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-pasaporte-historia_sq_f1835476_1.html Cita con Rama Podcast: https://www.ivoox.com/cita-rama-podcast-ciencia-ficcion_sq_f11043138_1.html Sierra Delta: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-sierra-delta_sq_f1507669_1.html Permiso para Clave: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-permiso-para-clave_sq_f1909797_1.html Héroes de Guerra 2.0: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-heroes-guerra_sq_f1256035_1.html Calamares a la Romana: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-calamares-a-romana_sq_f12234654_1.html Lignvm en Roma: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-lignum-roma_sq_f1828941_1.html Bestias Humanas: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-bestias-humanas_sq_f12390050_1.html Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
La información de Vigo, desde primera hora de la mañana, en la Cadena SER.Cielos despejados y temperaturas máximas de hasta 27 grados. El tráfico en los accesos de la ciudad fluye con normalidad, a pesar de la presencia de obras puntuales en el centro urbano. En clave política, el alcalde de Vigo ha criticado duramente a la Xunta de Galicia, exigiendo transparencia y un reparto equitativo en los fondos destinados a financiar vuelos tras la inversión realizada en Santiago de Compostela. El ámbito sanitario vive una jornada de protestas con la quinta huelga médica del año para exigir un marco propio, un paro que deja un seguimiento del 23% en el hospital vigués y que la Xunta minimiza, avivando el debate sobre las listas de espera. Paralelamente, el sindicato CIG se ha manifestado en varias ciudades gallegas en contra del nuevo plan de control de bajas laborales. La jornada también dio espacio a la solidaridad con las actividades de Accem en Vigo por el Día Mundial de las Personas Refugiadas. Por último, la céntrica calle del Príncipe ha inaugurado una exposición fotográfica que repasa los hitos históricos globales y nacionales de los últimos 50 años.
Send us Fan MailThis week, I, Claire - go solo for a beautiful conversation with executive coach Hazel Martin and, honestly, this episode went somewhere completely different from where I expected.We started out talking about career change for midlife women and how our purpose shifts as we enter our menopause years, but what unfolded was a much deeper conversation about the stories we tell ourselves, the dreams we've quietly put on hold, and why so many women reach midlife feeling disconnected from the parts of themselves that once felt most alive.If you've ever wondered, "Is this really it?" or felt there's something more for you, I truly believe you'll love this conversation. Hazel shares powerful insights about self-talk, courage, joy, and the tiny steps that can completely change the direction of your life. More than anything, this episode is an invitation to remember who you were before the world told you who you should be.Connect with Hazel on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazelmartincoach/Via email: hazelnorval@gmail.comOr by phone: +44 7796 176928 Support the showBook your Follow The Camino break at the below link:https://followthecamino.com/en/Or email: info@followthecamino.com Use Code: MIDLIFE10 for your exclusive 10% offer - for all trips booked in 2026 (departure date can be in 2027). Exclusions: This offer is not applicable to Budget or Guided Tours.Applicable Routes: The discount is exclusively available for pilgrims choosing the French, English, Portuguese (inland routes), and Original ways.Blackout Dates: To maintain the sanctity and manage the flux of pilgrims during peak events, the discount will not apply if you are reaching Santiago de Compostela from the 24th to the 28th of July 2025, aligning with the city's famous festivities. Additionally, the offer is void if you find yourself in Pamplona during the San Fermin festival, from the 4th to the 16th of July 2025, to accommodate the unique cultural significance of these periods.Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:...
Santiago de Compostela nie jest jedynym celem pielgrzymek na Ziemi. Zwyczaj ten jest obecny w wielu kulturach świata. Zaproponowaliśmy jedną z najstarszych pielgrzymek w Japonii zwaną Shikoku Henro. Jej historia sięga ponad 1200 lat wstecz, kiedy to mnisi buddyjscy zaczęli podróżować po wyspie Shikoku, odwiedzając miejsca związane z życiem Kukaia, czczonego w całej Japonii mnicha, uczonego, poety i artysty, który ustanowił wspólnotę buddyzmu ezoterycznego Shingon. Pielgrzymka przyciąga rzesze osób poszukujących nie tylko duchowej odnowy, lecz także kontaktu z oszałamiającą przyrodą i kulturą regionu. O pielgrzymce szlakiem 88 świątyń, o unikalnym zwyczaju osettai opowie Joanna Murzydło, fotografka, reporterka i podróżniczka, autorka wydanej właśnie książki „Wyspa Ohenro-san” i bloga www.journeylistka.com, gość Jerzego Jopa. Autorka samotnie pokonała 1200 kilometrów tego szlaku.
Leonie war bereits vor geraumer Zeit bei mir zu Gast. Nach ihrem damaligen Shelter Attack-Erlebnis und dem Hackenpedder zog es die Hamburgerin dieses Jahr zu einem ganz besonderen Härtetest in den Süden: der Premiere des Lost Dot 101 mit Start in Santiago de Compostela. Ein Rennen, das vom selben Veranstalter wie das legendäre TCR ausgerichtet wird, sich aber exklusiv an FLINTA*-Personen richtet.Im Podcast erzählt Leonie von ihrem Lost Dot 101 voller extremer Kontraste. Wir sprechen über atemberaubende Panoramen in Spanien und Portugal, die Herausforderung, zum ersten Mal eine Route komplett selbst zu planen, und wie man sich plötzlich vor dem Zaun eines Privatgeländes an einem Staudamm wiederfindet.Neben wunderschönen Momenten und dem besonderen Zusammenhalt an den Checkpoints blicken wir aber auch ganz ungeschönt auf ihren tiefsten Tiefpunkt: Wenn Schlafmangel, drei Tage Dauerregen und runtergebremste Beläge in den Bergen dazu führen, dass man sein Rad nur noch schiebt und sich fragt, warum man das eigentlich alles macht.Ein inspirierendes und ehrliches Gespräch über die Realität von Ultra-Rennen, Straßenhunde und das unbezahlbare Gefühl, nach einem mentalen Einbruch einen der besten Tage auf dem Fahrrad zu erleben.Viel Spaß! Shownotes - Leonie auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leo.sperlinski/ - Lost Dot 101 im Web https://www.lostdot.cc/101Quelle Musik - Tropic Fuse - French Fuse aus dem YT Creator Studio Quelle Bilder - Leonie Sperlinski
La restauración de la Cúpula de las Escuelas Pías de València ha sido galardonado con el premio Europa Nostra 2026, la máxima distinción en conservación arquitectónica de patrimonio, que en España solo habían recibido la Puerta de Alcalá en Madrid y el Pórtico de la Gloria en Santiago de Compostela. Los premios entregados en Chipre han distinguido a un total 30 actuaciones de restauración de 18 países de todo el continente.Escuchar audio
Kevin Flanagan finds the answer on a recent pilgrimage to Santiago di Compostela, walking the Camino with Kuba (11) and Maya (9).You can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativekev
Bate-Papo Mayhem 166 - Com Caciano Camilo Compostela - Alquimia Operativa https://projetomayhem.com.br/ O vídeo desta conversa está disponível em: https://youtu.be/6zb2Lrr-R9c Bate Papo Mayhem é um projeto extra desbloqueado nas Metas do Projeto Mayhem. Todas as 3as, 5as e Sabados as 21h os coordenadores do Projeto Mayhem batem papo com algum convidado sobre Temas escolhidos pelos membros, que participam ao vivo da conversa, podendo fazer perguntas e colocações. Os vídeos ficam disponíveis para os membros e são liberados para o público em geral duas vezes por semana, às segundas e quintas feiras e os áudios são editados na forma de podcast e liberados uma vez por semana. Faça parte do projeto Mayhem: https://www.catarse.me/tdc
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Midlife Mentors we're talking about health optimisation. Today we find ourselves living in a obsessive health optimisation culture where we're tracking our sleep, monitoring our HRV, counting steps, taking supplements, cold plunging, fasting and trying to optimise every aspect of our lives.Twenty years ago most people just wanted to lose a bit of weight and feel healthier. Today, health has become a performance metric. And yet despite having more information than ever before, many people seem more anxious, overwhelmed and confused about their health than ever.So have we made health too complicated? Today we're talking about optimisation culture, wearables, supplements, longevity and what really moves the needle when it comes to living a longer, healthier and happier life.Because sometimes the healthiest thing you can do isn't add another habit. It's to get really good at the basics. Let's get into it.Book your Follow The Camino break at the below link:https://followthecamino.com/en/Or email: info@followthecamino.com Use Code: MIDLIFE10 for your exclusive 10% offer - for all trips booked in 2026 (departure date can be in 2027). Exclusions: This offer is not applicable to Budget or Guided Tours.Applicable Routes: The discount is exclusively available for pilgrims choosing the French, English, Portuguese (inland routes), and Original ways.Blackout Dates: To maintain the sanctity and manage the flux of pilgrims during peak events, the discount will not apply if you are reaching Santiago de Compostela from the 24th to the 28th of July 2025, aligning with the city's famous festivities. Additionally, the offer is void if you find yourself in Pamplona during the San Fermin festival, from the 4th to the 16th of July 2025, to accommodate the unique cultural significance of these periods. Support the showBook your Follow The Camino break at the below link:https://followthecamino.com/en/Or email: info@followthecamino.com Use Code: MIDLIFE10 for your exclusive 10% offer - for all trips booked in 2026 (departure date can be in 2027). Exclusions: This offer is not applicable to Budget or Guided Tours.Applicable Routes: The discount is exclusively available for pilgrims choosing the French, English, Portuguese (inland routes), and Original ways.Blackout Dates: To maintain the sanctity and manage the flux of pilgrims during peak events, the discount will not apply if you are reaching Santiago de Compostela from the 24th to the 28th of July 2025, aligning with the city's famous festivities. Additionally, the offer is void if you find yourself in Pamplona during the San Fermin festival, from the 4th to the 16th of July 2025, to accommodate the unique cultural significance of these periods.Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:...
PJ talks to Barry Holland from Cork Airport who used the new Aer Lingus Cork to Santiago de Compostela flight operating twice weekly on Mon & Thu throughout the summer to take an extended Bank Holiday break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Palencia y San José de Costa Rica son los dos destinos de este episodio de El Placer de Viajar, que también se va de crucero y da noticias del sector. En este nuevo episodio de El Placer de Viajar, el podcast de viajes de esRadio y Libertad Digital, sus presentadores Carmelo Jordá y Kelu Robles nos guían por fascinantes destinos y nos descubren las últimas novedades del sector. El episodio comienza explorando el concepto de los cruceros premium de la mano de Eva Sanchidrián, experta de Mundomar Cruceros, quien explica que el valor de estos viajes radica en la excelente relación entre tripulación y pasajeros, así como en la amplitud de espacio disponible a bordo de barcos como los destinados a estos cruceros de nivel un tanto más elevado. Sanchidrián desmitifica las tarifas de las navieras premium, señalando que al ser en su mayoría compañías americanas, su temporada alta no coincide con el mes de agosto europeo, lo que permite encontrar precios muy competitivos en verano. Además, resalta la espectacular oferta gastronómica sin suplementos de compañías como Virgin Voyages y el estilo clásico de Cunard, que evoca la época dorada de la navegación. Pero lo más importante es que los oyentes de El Placer de Viajar y de esRadio pueden aprovecharse de un descuento si contratan su crucero a través de esta página.Palencia, una desconocida a descubrir La primera parada del viaje nos lleva a Palencia, una capital de provincia española a menudo olvidada pero sumamente agradecida. Kelu Robles desmiente el mito de que sea poco visitada, aclarando que, aunque se registran menos pernoctaciones por su cercanía a Madrid —a apenas una hora en AVE—, es un destino ideal para una escapada de fin de semana. Entre los monumentos palentinos más destacados figura el Cristo del Otero, una imponente escultura de 21 metros de altura diseñada por Victorio Macho que se alza como el Cristo más alto de España. Kelu también recomienda la visita a la Catedral de Palencia, apodada "la bella desconocida", que es el tercer templo catedralicio más grande del país y destaca por su evolución arquitectónica desde la cripta visigoda hasta el gótico tardío. El auge económico de finales del siglo XIX dejó en Palencia una magnífica ruta modernista de la que se conservan construcciones de gran belleza. Los visitantes pueden recorrer la Calle Mayor porticada, contemplar el Casino de Palencia o maravillarse ante la fachada de estilo veneciano del Colegio de Villandrando, ejemplos de una arquitectura señorial única. Para los amantes de la naturaleza, Palencia ofrece el Parque de la Huerta Guadián y el Monte el Viejo, un paraje natural que alberga una singular reserva de ciervos muy accesibles para el público. La gastronomía local también tiene un protagonismo especial con la menestra palentina, las patatas a la importancia y las tapas de mejillones de La Mejillonera.San José, la parada que no se hace en Costa Rica En la segunda parte del programa, Carmelo Jordá nos traslada a San José, la capital de Costa Rica. Jordá define el país como un oasis verde, seguro y con una naturaleza exuberante. Aunque San José no encaja en el prototipo de ciudad colonial perfecta, destaca por ser una urbe muy fotogénica, llena de vida y de gente sumamente hospitalaria con los españoles. El recorrido por San José incluye el Parque de la Sabana, el Teatro Nacional —que ofrece visitas teatralizadas— y el bullicioso Mercado Central. En este último espacio se pueden degustar los platos típicos en las populares "sodas" (restaurantes tradicionales), como el gallo pinto o el casado, acompañados por el extraordinario café costarricense. Un aspecto sorprendente de San José es su destacada arquitectura brutalista, representada en edificios como la Asamblea Legislativa o la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima de Alberto Linner. Jordá subraya cómo la solidez del hormigón visto y los juegos de luces de las vidrieras generan espacios de un gran valor artístico. Por último, Santi Molina presenta las noticias turísticas, comenzando con el Costa Verde Express, un tren de lujo que recorre el norte de España entre Bilbao y Santiago de Compostela. También destaca la reapertura tras una reforma integral del hotel Hyatt Zilara en Cancún y el liderazgo histórico de España en banderas azules, sumando 677 playas galardonadas con la Comunidad Valenciana a la cabeza. En cuanto a las conexiones aéreas, el aeropuerto de Almería sumará 25 nuevas rutas internacionales y Wizz Air abrirá enlaces con Milán y Nápoles. En el ámbito cultural, Molina recomienda la exposición de pinturas de Winston Churchill en la Wallace Collection de Londres y la gran retrospectiva de Mark Rothko en el Palazzo Strozzi de Florencia. Escríbenos, explícanos qué te gusta más y si hay algo que no te gusta tanto de El Placer de Viajar, dinos de qué destinos quieres que hablemos y si quieres que tratemos algún tema y, por supuesto, pregúntanos lo que quieras en el correo del programa: elplacerdeviajar@libertaddigital.com.
España cerró el primer cuatrimestre con cerca de 26,6 millones de turistas internacionales, un 3,4% más, y un gasto superior a 36.700 millones de euros, un 6,7% más, según el INE. El crecimiento del gasto, por encima del de las llegadas, estuvo impulsado por el turismo de experiencias y mayores desembolsos en transporte y alojamiento. Reino Unido, Alemania y Francia fueron los principales mercados emisores.La compra del 26% de Air Europa por parte de Turkish Airlines, valorada en 300 millones de euros, se retrasa por trámites regulatorios y podría aplazarse hasta finales de 2026. La operación aún no ha sido notificada a la Comisión Europea y también debe recibir autorización en España, mientras que un posible rechazo obligaría a convertir la inversión en un préstamo a devolver en tres años.El calor está reconfigurando las preferencias de viaje de los españoles en verano, con un aumento del interés por destinos más frescos como Noruega y Suiza. Según datos de Trip.com, las búsquedas de vuelos y hoteles hacia ambos países han crecido de forma notable, impulsadas por el atractivo de la naturaleza, la montaña y las actividades al aire libre frente a los destinos tradicionales de sol y playa.Aer Lingus ha inaugurado una ruta estacional entre Santiago de Compostela y Cork, con dos frecuencias semanales hasta octubre. La conexión se enmarca en la expansión de la aerolínea en el norte de España y busca captar demanda turística hacia Galicia, especialmente vinculada al Camino de Santiago y a los viajes culturales y de naturaleza.El “turismo del sueño” se consolida como una nueva tendencia que prioriza el descanso y la calidad del sueño como motivo principal del viaje. Según estimaciones del sector, este mercado mueve alrededor de 6.000 millones de dólares al año. En este contexto, algunos hoteles del segmento premium han desarrollado propuestas centradas en mejorar la calidad del descanso mediante tecnologías y terapias específicas en la habitación.
Send us Fan MailHave you ever looked at your life and thought, "I don't feel like me anymore?"Maybe everything looks fine on the surface. The career, the family, the home, the responsibilities you've spent years building. But underneath, something feels different. You feel restless, disconnected, flat... or perhaps you're questioning things that once seemed certain.If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.In today's episode, we're talking about one of the most common but least discussed experiences of midlife: the shift in identity that happens as our roles change, our priorities evolve, our bodies and hormones change, and we begin asking deeper questions about who we are and what truly matters.We'll explore why so many men and women feel lost during this stage of life, how it shows up in everyday behaviours, and most importantly, how to navigate it with greater clarity, self-compassion and hope.Because this isn't about having a midlife crisis.It's about discovering who you are becoming.Book your Follow The Camino break at the below link:https://followthecamino.com/en/Or email: info@followthecamino.com Use Code: MIDLIFE10 for your exclusive 10% offer - for all trips booked in 2026 (departure date can be in 2027). Exclusions: This offer is not applicable to Budget or Guided Tours.Applicable Routes: The discount is exclusively available for pilgrims choosing the French, English, Portuguese (inland routes), and Original ways.Blackout Dates: To maintain the sanctity and manage the flux of pilgrims during peak events, the discount will not apply if you are reaching Santiago de Compostela from the 24th to the 28th of July 2025, aligning with the city's famous festivities.Additionally, the offer is void if you find yourself in Pamplona during the San Fermin festival, from the 4th to the 16th of July 2025, to accommodate the unique cultural significance of these periods.MENOPAUSE RETREAT: https://houseofthehollyhocks.com/charente-retreatsgite-rentalmindful-getawaysretreats Support the showBook your Follow The Camino break at the below link:https://followthecamino.com/en/Or email: info@followthecamino.com Use Code: MIDLIFE10 for your exclusive 10% offer - for all trips booked in 2026 (departure date can be in 2027). Exclusions: This offer is not applicable to Budget or Guided Tours.Applicable Routes: The discount is exclusively available for pilgrims choosing the French, English, Portuguese (inland routes), and Original ways.Blackout Dates: To maintain the sanctity and manage the flux of pilgrims during peak events, the discount will not apply if you are reaching Santiago de Compostela from the 24th to the 28th of July 2025, aligning with the city's famous festivities. Additionally, the offer is void if you find yourself in Pamplona during the San Fermin festival, from the 4th to the 16th of July 2025, to accommodate the unique cultural significance of these periods.Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:...
España contará en junio con casi 13,1 millones de asientos en vuelos internacionales, un 7,1% más que en 2025, según Turespaña. El crecimiento se apoya en los principales mercados emisores europeos, con subidas destacadas de Italia (+12%) y Reino Unido (+8,5%), mientras Alemania registra un ligero descenso del 0,6%.eDreams cerró su último ejercicio fiscal con un beneficio neto ajustado de 72,9 millones de euros, un 42% más, impulsando una subida bursátil superior al 6% en la apertura. La compañía alcanzó 7,9 millones de suscriptores en su programa Prime y prevé seguir creciendo hasta los 13 millones en 2030, en un contexto marcado por la adaptación de su modelo de suscripción y su expansión a nuevos mercados.El Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche contará por primera vez con vuelos directos desde Estambul a partir de junio de 2026, operados por Pegasus Airlines con cuatro frecuencias semanales durante todo el año. Esta nueva conexión refuerza la conectividad internacional del destino y responde a una demanda histórica del sector turístico local por atraer el mercado turco.Cuatro destinos españoles: Madrid, Barcelona, Palma y Málaga, se sitúan entre los 15 más buscados por viajeros internacionales para este verano, según datos de búsquedas de vuelos de KAYAK. También crecen las búsquedas hacia destinos del norte como A Coruña, Oviedo y Santiago de Compostela.España ha pedido en Bruselas que la UE proteja la conectividad turística entre países emisores y receptores en el contexto del Consejo de Competitividad. La secretaria de Estado de Turismo, Rosario Sánchez, ha trasladado optimismo sobre la temporada de verano y ha defendido reforzar el papel del turismo en las políticas europeas para impulsar sostenibilidad e innovación.
El Placer de Viajar mira esta semana a la cara oeste de la península: Galicia, a través de su capital, y Portugal con su región más al sur. Kelu Robles y Carmelo Jordá nos llevan en el episodio de esta semana de El Placer de Viajar a dos destinos que comparten encontrarse en el oeste de la península Ibérica, pero son muy diferentes: Santiago de Compostela y el Algarve portugués. Además, el programa se inicia con una entrevista con Eva Sanchidrián, de Mundomar Cruceros, que cuenta la impresionante propuesta de Princess Cruises para conocer un destino de belleza impresionante y salvaje como Alaska, que además tiene precios especiales para los oyentes de El Placer de Viajar y esRadio si los contratan a través de esta página. Después, el destino al que nos lleva Kelu Robles es esa franja del sur de Portugal, el Algarve, que tiene playas maravillosas, pueblos con encanto y propuestas para todo tipo de turistas. Ya en territorio nacional el episodio nos propone un recorrido por Santiago de Compostela, sus monumentos, su encanto y su belleza impresionante, que a juicio de los dos presentadores del programa todavía lo es más bajo la lluvia. Escríbenos, explícanos qué te gusta más y si hay algo que no te gusta tanto de El Placer de Viajar, dinos de qué destinos quieres que hablemos y si quieres que tratemos algún tema y, por supuesto, pregúntanos lo que quieras en el correo del programa: elplacerdeviajar@libertaddigital.com.
Odbor inPlaninec - odbor za planinstvo invalidov in oseb s posebnimi potrebami, ki deluje v okviru Planinske zveze Slovenije - je v maju uspešno izvedel odpravo Camino 2026 od Porta na Portugalskem do Santiaga de Compostela in Finisterre v Španiji. Na pot se je odpravilo 28 inPlanincev ter psička vodnica. V 12-ih dneh so prehodili 319 kilometrov. Več o poti in vtisih, pa v prispevku Petre Medved.
Send us Fan MailToday's episode is a really important conversation and honestly, one we don't hear enough about.Because Claire has spoken about female childlessness on this podcast a few times, but we've not discussed male childlessness… particularly the emotional impact of it, the silence around it, and why so many men feel they have to carry that experience alone.Whether it's through circumstance, infertility, relationships not working out, or simply life not unfolding the way someone expected, involuntary male childlessness can have a profound effect on identity, mental health, relationships, and how men see themselves in the world. Yet unlike the conversations we often have around women and fertility, men's experiences in this area are rarely talked about openly.So today, we're joined by someone who has dedicated years of research to understanding exactly that. Dr. Robin Hadley is an author, researcher and leading voice on male childlessness and male fertility narratives. His work explores the psychological, emotional and social impact of childlessness in men, and why so many feel invisible in conversations around fertility, masculinity and family life.This is a really honest, thoughtful and emotional conversation about identity, grief, masculinity, relationships, ageing, and the expectations society places on men.So whether this topic affects you personally, someone you love, or you're simply curious to better understand the male experience - this is an episode well worth listening to.Rob's has offered listeners 35% off the hardbaack edition of his book - using the code: HAD35 and 25% off the ebook using the code: HAD25.Click HERE to purchase and redeem your money off.https://www.berghahnbooks.com/title/HadleyHowRob's website: https://www.robinhadley.co.uk/ Support the showBook your Follow The Camino break at the below link:https://followthecamino.com/en/Or email: info@followthecamino.com Use Code: MIDLIFE10 for your exclusive 10% offer - for all trips booked in 2026 (departure date can be in 2027). Exclusions: This offer is not applicable to Budget or Guided Tours.Applicable Routes: The discount is exclusively available for pilgrims choosing the French, English, Portuguese (inland routes), and Original ways.Blackout Dates: To maintain the sanctity and manage the flux of pilgrims during peak events, the discount will not apply if you are reaching Santiago de Compostela from the 24th to the 28th of July 2025, aligning with the city's famous festivities. Additionally, the offer is void if you find yourself in Pamplona during the San Fermin festival, from the 4th to the 16th of July 2025, to accommodate the unique cultural significance of these periods.Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:...
D. Salvador Romero, sacerdote de la Archidiócesis de Valencia (España), a pesar de haber recibido una educación cristiana por parte de su familia, ya a los quince años se desvió de su camino olvidándose completamente de todo lo aprendido. Debido a las malas influencias de su entorno, acabó metido en el mundo de las drogas. Sorprendentemente, a pesar de encontrarse en esa situación, sentía fuertemente la presencia del Señor intentando prevenirle de los peligros que su alma podía sufrir si seguía viviendo de esa forma. Solo muchos años después, tras una oración en el Pórtico de la Gloria de la catedral de Santiago de Compostela, recibió la fuerza que necesitaba para apartarse definitivamente del mundo del pecado. Y, tras un largo camino de conversión, descubrirá que ha sido elegido para ser solo de Dios.
canal.march.esEl español supera los 50 millones de hablantes en Estados Unidos y para 2050 se prevé que el 25 % de la población norteamericana sea de origen hispano. En la cuarta conferencia del ciclo “La huella hispánica en los Estados Unidos. Cinco siglos de historia”, el académico, filólogo y profesor emérito de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Darío Villanueva, analiza la historia reciente y el futuro de las relaciones entre España y Estados Unidos, con motivo de la convivencia lingüística y social entre el inglés y el español.Más información de este acto canal.march.es
Trabajar de madrugada en una tienda de conveniencia en medio de la carretera ya es bastante tenso, pero lo que le sucedió a este empleado supera cualquier película de terror. Él nos cuenta que trabaja en un Oxxo ubicado en un tramo solitario entre Compostela y Puerto Vallarta. Eran alrededor de las 2 de la mañana. La puerta estaba perfectamente cerrada con llave... pero un extraño cliente logró entrar.Lo que sucedió aquella noche no solo desafía la lógica, sino que heló la sangre de todos en el lugar, especialmente del vendedor que estuvo en aquel turno nocturno. Sin embargo, el verdadero terror comenzó al día siguiente, cuando el gerente decidió revisar las grabaciones de las cámaras de seguridad.Este inquietante caso real te dejará pensando la próxima vez que visites un Oxxo, especialmente en la madrugada.
Trabajar de madrugada en una tienda de conveniencia en medio de la carretera ya es bastante tenso, pero lo que le sucedió a este empleado supera cualquier película de terror. Él nos cuenta que trabaja en un Oxxo ubicado en un tramo solitario entre Compostela y Puerto Vallarta. Eran alrededor de las 2 de la mañana. La puerta estaba perfectamente cerrada con llave... pero un extraño cliente logró entrar.Lo que sucedió aquella noche no solo desafía la lógica, sino que heló la sangre de todos en el lugar, especialmente del vendedor que estuvo en aquel turno nocturno. Sin embargo, el verdadero terror comenzó al día siguiente, cuando el gerente decidió revisar las grabaciones de las cámaras de seguridad.Este inquietante caso real te dejará pensando la próxima vez que visites un Oxxo, especialmente en la madrugada.
Descripción del ritual del peregrino en Santiago de Compostela. Cuando se llega a Santiago de Compostela, luego de una larga peregrinación, es habitual que los caminantes se reúnan en la Plaza del Obradoiro, donde confluyen los distintos caminos y donde los peregrinos celebran el cierre de su esfuerzo físico. En la plaza, el ambiente es -como acabo de decir- de celebración, pero también hay cierta sensación de conexión con otros peregrinos y peregrinas que han atravesado un proceso similar y comparten, en ese instante, una misma experiencia de llegada. La plaza del Obradoiro puede ser considerada, entonces, un umbral. Es el espacio intermedio entre el camino recorrido y el ingreso al templo. Es una pausa necesaria, un momento de asimilación de lo vivido. Es usual que el peregrino no ingrese inmediatamente a la Catedral sino que se dirija primero a su albergue para descansar y asearse, para regresar más tarde a la plaza y proceder a la circunvalación exterior, es decir dando tres vueltas enteras alrededor del edificio en sentido dextrógiro (en el sentido de las manecillas del reloj), empezando en el Pórtico de la Gloria o actualmente frente a esa zona del edificio en el punto cardinal Oeste. El Pórtico de la Gloria es la entrada principal histórica del templo, pero ahora no puede verse de forma directa, ya que está protegido por la fachada barroca del Obradoiro (la que tiene los grandes ventanales y torres que vemos desde la plaza). Para verlo, es necesario acceder al interior de la catedral. ¿Qué es una circunvalación y qué simboliza?
È nell'Alto Medioevo che prese piede in Europa l'idea del pellegrinaggio come atto penitenziale. un'esperienza faticosa e pericolosa che per primi vide i cristiani recarsi in Terra Santa, nei luoghi della passione di Cristo. A questi, nell'anno 1300, quando papa Bonifacio VIII chiamò a Roma tutti i fedeli per il primo Giubileo, si aggiunsero i pellegrini che raggiungevano la Città eterna per beneficiare del perdono dei peccati innescato dalla concessione delle indulgenze. Meta di pellegrinaggio era anche il santuario di Santiago de Compostela, nella Spagna nordoccidentale. Il pellegrinaggio nel Medioevo divenne così un fenomeno di massa per devozione, penitenza o ricerca di grazie divine, che coinvolse tutte le classi sociali. Di questo ed altro Giovanni Conti ne parla con lo storico Marco Ferrero presidente del Centro Studi Medievali Ponzio di Cluny.
È nell'Alto Medioevo che prese piede in Europa l'idea del pellegrinaggio come atto penitenziale. un'esperienza faticosa e pericolosa che per primi vide i cristiani recarsi in Terra Santa, nei luoghi della passione di Cristo. A questi, nell'anno 1300, quando papa Bonifacio VIII chiamò a Roma tutti i fedeli per il primo Giubileo, si aggiunsero i pellegrini che raggiungevano la Città eterna per beneficiare del perdono dei peccati innescato dalla concessione delle indulgenze. Meta di pellegrinaggio era anche il santuario di Santiago de Compostela, nella Spagna nordoccidentale. Il pellegrinaggio nel Medioevo divenne così un fenomeno di massa per devozione, penitenza o ricerca di grazie divine, che coinvolse tutte le classi sociali. Di questo ed altro Giovanni Conti ne parla con lo storico Marco Ferrero presidente del Centro Studi Medievali Ponzio di Cluny.
El profesor presenta en Economía para Quedarte sin Amigos su defensa de la fragmentación política como motor de progreso: Lo pequeño es posible. Europa nunca estuvo políticamente unida y, paradójicamente, ese es el secreto de su éxito a lo largo de su historia. La diversidad, la innovación y el comercio. Resulta llamativo que quienes más invocan la herencia civilizatoria del continente sean también los más empeñados en enterrarla bajo una burocracia supranacional. Esta semana, en Economía para Quedarte sin Amigos, contamos con Miguel Anxo Bastos, profesor de Ciencia Política en la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. Acude al programa para presentar su último libro, Lo pequeño es posible. Cómo el tamaño define el futuro de una nación (Editorial Deusto), una defensa sin complejos de la descentralización política y una crítica directa a la lógica de integración que ha guiado el proyecto europeo en las últimas décadas. Y es que, según Bastos, "lo más contrario al genio de Europa es estar unida".Música Esta semana, el protagonista de nuestra selección musical es el grupo My Bloody Valentine. Y estos son los temas que hemos escuchado: "When you Sleep" "Sometimes" "Only Shallow" "Soon"
** VIDEO EN NUESTRO CANAL DE YOUTUBE **** https://youtube.com/live/NAxwCEtMKKQ +++++ Hazte con nuestras camisetas en https://www.bhmshop.app +++++ #historia #historiaMilitar En este nuevo episodio de Bellumartis Historia Militar, junto a Francisco Avelino Aguado Blázquez autor de "San Julián de los Prados y la Asturias iconómaca de Alfonso II el Casto" ** https://amzn.to/43wfx1g **, exploramos un tema apasionante y poco tratado: el nacimiento del Portugal asturiano, un territorio forjado en la frontera atlántica bajo el reinado de Alfonso III el Magno (866–910). A partir de su investigación “Asturias y Portugal, un reino madre para una nación”, Aguado nos guía por los siglos IX y X, cuando desde Oviedo se diseñó un sistema de conquista, repoblación y fortificación que dio origen a un nuevo espacio político y cultural en la franja atlántica. Durante el programa abordamos: El sistema asturiano de reconquista y repoblación, basado en condes, presuras y defensas naturales. ⚙️ Los condes fundadores: Vimara Pérez, Odoario y Hermenegildo Gutiérrez, pioneros en la consolidación del norte portugués. ⛪ El papel de la Iglesia en la restauración de las sedes de Braga, Dumio y Compostela. ️ La frontera del Duero y el nacimiento de un eje atlántico desde Oporto hasta Coimbra. ⚔️ El legado político y cultural de Alfonso III el Magno, verdadero artífice del espacio que siglos después sería Portugal. Un viaje por la frontera viva del siglo IX, donde Asturias fue cuna de dos reinos: León y Portugal. SUSCRÍBETE y apoya a Bellumartis Historia Militar: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bellumartis PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/bellumartis Bizum: 656 778 825 Síguenos también en redes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellumartis_historia_militar X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bellumartis COMPRA EN AMAZON con el enlace de Bellumartis y ayúdanos a seguir creando contenido: https://amzn.to/3ZXUGQl Hazte con los libros de Paco firmados y dedicados: https://franciscogarciacampa.com/
"The son of Zebedee and brother of John, he was one of the Twelve. At the call of the Lord Jesus, he left his fishing nets and his father and, together with John, immediately followed Christ. He was one of the three apostles to whom the Lord revealed the greatest mysteries: before whom He was transfigured on Tabor and before whom He was in agony in the Garden of Gethsemane before His Passion. After receiving the Holy Spirit, he preached the Gospel in various places, going as far as Spain. On his return from Spain, a violent quarrel broke out between the Jews and himself on the Holy Scriptures, and, being unable to withstand him, they hired a magician, Hermogenes. But Hermogenes and Philip his pupil were overcome by the power and truth that James preached, and were baptised. Then the Jews denounced him to Herod, and persuaded one Josias to slander the Apostle. This Josias, seeing James's manly bearing and hearing his clear preaching of the truth, repented and came to faith in Christ. When James was condemned to death, this Josias was also condemned. Mounting the scaffold, Josias begged James's forgiveness for the sin of slander, and James embraced him, kissing him and saying: 'peace be to thee, and forgiveness.' And they both laid their heads under the sword and were beheaded for the sake of the Lord whom they had loved and served. St James suffered in Jerusalem in the year 45. His body was taken to Spain, where to this day miracles of healing are performed at his tomb." (Prologue) His relics are venerated at his shrine in Compostela, Spain.
Fotografka, cestovatelka a spisovatelka Romana Indrová Semelková vydala alternativního průvodce Křivoklátskem, kde sama žije. Jak jí pouť do Santiaga de Compostela a další cestování po Evropě i mimo ni změnilo vztah k domovu? Jak napsat alternativního průvodce nějakým regionem?Všechny díly podcastu Casablanca můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.
Fotografka, cestovatelka a spisovatelka Romana Indrová Semelková vydala alternativního průvodce Křivoklátskem, kde sama žije. Jak jí pouť do Santiaga de Compostela a další cestování po Evropě i mimo ni změnilo vztah k domovu? Jak napsat alternativního průvodce nějakým regionem?
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LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA HISTORIA nos abre uno de sus archivos, que nos va a acercar a: "Julia la Mayor. La hija del Emperador Augusto - Las máscaras de Julia". En el programa de hoy tenemos el placer de contar con la historiadora, escritora y arqueóloga Sandra Parente, que nos hablará en profundidad de la vida de uno de los principales protagonistas de su novela "Las máscaras de Julia" como es Julia la Mayor, hija de Augusto, una mujer con una biografía muy interesante. Sin más preámbulos os dejo con el programa. Sandra Parente es Licenciada en Historia por la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. Está especializada en Arqueología e Historia Antigua. Ha trabajado en numerosas excavaciones arqueológicas y ha dirigido cerca de un centenar de intervenciones en Galicia. Ha escrito varios artículos relacionados con la historia antigua y la arqueología en revistas universitarias, ha publicado diversos poemas y microrrelatos, y ha participado en varias antologías de relatos. En el año 2013, ganó el V concurso de relatos históricos de Hislibris, con el relato "El monje y la pulga". Su primera novela es de 2017, y se titula "El rey de Nemi" que trata, sobre la figura histórica de Calígula, y por la que recibió los Premios Hislibris a Mejor Novela Histórica y Mejor Autor Novel. Y el año pasado publicó su última novela titulada "Las máscaras de Julia" de la editorial Desperta Ferro , libro del que nos hablará. Enlace al libro "Las máscaras de Julia": https://amzn.to/4stFVCl Enlace al libro "El Rey de Nemi": https://amzn.to/3Q7MbT2 Perfil de Sandra Parente en Desperta Ferro: https://www.despertaferro-ediciones.com/autor/sandra-parente/ Facebook de Sandra Parente: https://www.facebook.com/yosandraparente/?locale=es_ES TikTok Sandra Parente: https://www.tiktok.com/@yosandraparente/video/7628202722180762912 Twitter Sandra Parente: https://x.com/yosandraparente Instagram Sandra Parente: https://www.instagram.com/yosandraparente/ Este es un Podcast producido y dirigido por Gerión de Contestania, miembro del grupo "Divulgadores de la Historia". Somos un podcast perteneciente al sello iVoox Originals. Enlace a la web del grupo "Divulgadores de la Historia": https://divulgadoresdelahistoria.wordpress.com/ Canal de YouTube de LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA HISTORIA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfHTOD0Z_yC-McS71OhfHIA *Si te ha gustado el programa dale al "Like", ya que con esto ayudarás a darnos más visibilidad. También puedes dejar tu comentario, decirnos en que hemos fallado o errado y también puedes sugerir un tema para que sea tratado en un futuro programa de LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA HISTORIA. Gracias. Música del audio: -Entrada: Epic Victory by Akashic Records . License by Jamendo. -Voz entrada: http://www.locutordigital.es/ -Relato: Music with License by Jamendo. Redes Sociales: -Twitter: LABIBLIOTECADE3 -Facebook: Gerión De Contestania Muchísimas gracias por escuchar LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA HISTORIA y hasta la semana que viene. Podcast amigos: Niebla de Guerra: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-niebla-guerra_sq_f1608912_1.html La Biblioteca Perdida: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-podcast-la-biblioteca-perdida_sq_f171036_1.html Casus Belli: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-casus-belli-podcast_sq_f1391278_1.html Victoria Podcast: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-victoria-podcast_sq_f1781831_1.html Relatos Salvajes: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-relatos-salvajes_sq_f1470115_1.html Motor y al Aire: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-motor-al-aire_sq_f1117313_1.html Pasaporte Historia: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-pasaporte-historia_sq_f1835476_1.html Cita con Rama Podcast: https://www.ivoox.com/cita-rama-podcast-ciencia-ficcion_sq_f11043138_1.html Sierra Delta: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-sierra-delta_sq_f1507669_1.html Permiso para Clave: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-permiso-para-clave_sq_f1909797_1.html Héroes de Guerra 2.0: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-heroes-guerra_sq_f1256035_1.html Calamares a la Romana: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-calamares-a-romana_sq_f12234654_1.html Lignvm en Roma: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-lignum-roma_sq_f1828941_1.html Bestias Humanas: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-bestias-humanas_sq_f12390050_1.html Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Kickstarter has become a key part of the author business for those who want to make more money per book, connect directly with readers, and produce beautiful editions they're proud of. In this episode, I share excerpts from interviews with Oriana Leckert, Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, Russell Nohelty, and Sacha Black, alongside my own hard-won lessons from six campaigns that have now made over $140K combined. Whether you're considering your first campaign or looking to refine your process, we cover everything from overcoming your fears to rewards, fulfilment, shipping, marketing, and why I keep coming back for more. In the intro, Writing StoryBundle; Spotify Expands Audiobook Features and Printed Books; Draft2Digital Activation and Maintenance Fees; comment by Kevin McLaughlin; and Barnes & Noble Press change to Minimum Retail Price for Printed Books; AI-Assisted Artisan Author webinars. This show is supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Joanna Penn is an award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, short stories and travel memoir under J.F. Penn and also writes non-fiction for authors and hosts The Creative Penn Podcast. What Kickstarter is and why it works differently from a normal book launch The fears that held me back for almost a decade — and whether they were justified Starting small: Why you don't need sprayed edges and special hardbacks to run a successful campaign. Creative reward ideas beyond merch: digital rewards, experiential rewards, naming rights, and bundling your backlist Common mistakes that sink campaigns: overestimating your reach, getting shipping costs wrong, and not allowing enough time Fulfilment realities, printing timelines, and reinvesting profit into future stock Marketing your campaign: pre-launch signups, content marketing, email lists, social media scheduling, and Facebook/Meta ads My update for campaign #7, Bones of the Deep: what's changed, what I'm doing differently, and how AI tools are part of my process now Why I now love Kickstarter campaigns and how the spike income model fits a sustainable creative career You can find my Kickstarter campaign for Bones of the Deep here (until 5 May, 2026) and all my previous campaigns here. Introduction Jo: In this episode, I've included excerpts from my own previous solo show about Kickstarter, as well as excerpts from interviews with Oriana Leckert, the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter; Russell Nohelty, who has done lots of successful Kickstarter campaigns and teaches direct sales; and Sacha Black, who did a six-figure campaign last year. I've also added my updates to the end of the episode filling in any last thoughts. You can listen to the full episodes here: Kickstarter for Authors with Oriana Leckert The Mindset and Business of Selling Direct with Russell Nohelty Lessons Learned and Tips from Pilgrimage, My First Kickstarter Campaign Two Different Approaches to Selling Direct with Sacha Black and Joanna Penn What is Kickstarter, and why use it instead of a normal book launch? Here's Oriana Leckert, Head of Publishing at Kickstarter — and the numbers she shares will be higher now, as the episode is from February 2025. Oriana: Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform. We are unique in the crowdfunding landscape for a few reasons. We are only for creative projects, so you can't use Kickstarter for medical bills, investment funding, or charitable donations. Every project has to create something new to share with the world. Jo: Have you got any numbers on how big the Kickstarter industry is now with publishing, or anything you can share around that? Oriana: Yeah, I would love to. First I'll tell you Kickstarter overall by the numbers. Since our inception, there have been 273,000 projects funded, eight and a half billion — with a “b” — billion dollars pledged, from more than 24 million backers. In publishing specifically, we've had 69,000 projects launched, 3.2 million unique backers, and over $380 million pledged to campaigns. I have lots of other stats, but a few things I'll share. The publishing category keeps growing The publishing category has grown year over year, every year since 2017, in terms of number of projects launched, number of projects successful, and the overall success rate. There has never been a dip since 2017. Another stat I really love about the publishing category: if you look at campaigns that have at least 25 backers, the overall success rate is 84%. I think that's really telling, because 25 backers is a little bit more than your mum, your best friend, the folks who are essentially obligated to support anything you do. So if you can get a little bit beyond that inner circle, your chances of succeeding on the platform are tremendously high. Backers are paying more — and waiting longer Another thing I wanted to call out — I just got some new numbers around this. The average backing amount per backer across the whole category has nearly doubled since 2020. We used to see an average backing around $40, and it's currently at $72 per backer. I think this is clearly around the trend of special and deluxe editions, but it's a great indication that backer behaviour on Kickstarter is just very different from your general book-buying public. People don't come here looking for 99-cent ebooks — the lowest bargain-basement prices. Folks are really willing to pay more because they understand this is a different kind of thing. It's not exactly a purchase. It really is supporting, bringing a strange and wonderful new thing into the world that wouldn't exist before. People are also much more forgiving about timelines. If you buy something from most online booksellers, you're expecting to have it in your hands within a couple of days. People wait months and sometimes years to get their Kickstarter rewards, and they don't mind if the creator is clear and transparent. You're also doing the work of demystifying the publishing process. Why does it take so long? Where are books printed? How long does it take them to ship via freight over the ocean? What do all these things really look like? So it's really interesting just figuring out what your backers want and will bear versus the general book-buying public out in the world. Kickstarter is not just for “desperate” authors anymore Oriana: People used to think Kickstarter was just for desperate folks who couldn't get a book deal through the traditional systems. The change has been so dramatic — people now understand that Kickstarter can be transformative for an author's career, and that it can work for traditional publishing, indie publishing, hybrid publishing, all kinds of authors. Kickstarter is really about collapsing the boundaries between a writer and their readers, a publisher and their fan base, any creative person and their audience. And there are so many benefits to doing that. You get to really thrill your backers with new and exciting rewards. You get to turn what can be a standard book release into a moment. You get to build your brand, your profile, get press, test out ambitious projects. You get to understand so much more about your audience and what they want and how you can give it to them. It's been really marvellous seeing the great success that people can have on our platform and outside of it. Why do a Kickstarter campaign? Jo: Why Kickstarter and not a usual book launch? Benefits for backers If you back a Kickstarter, you get special editions, bonus content, interesting merchandise, bundles, digital specials, print specials, early access. All of them pretty much are really cool books from creators you either already love or those you've never heard of, because you just want to see their cool stuff. I've started buying books from people I have never heard of because I think their books are really cool. Once you start supporting campaigns on Kickstarter, the algorithm will recommend campaigns for you. It's essentially a different way of shopping for great books and other products, and it's just another part of my ecosystem for how I shop. It's a form of direct sales, so you also have a closer connection with the creator. You can message them, for example, and they get it — rather than buying through an online retailer or bookstore. Benefits for creators In terms of benefits for creators, you get to know people in a more personal way through the campaign, messaging with people and connecting more than you would when selling through a retailer, when you don't know who is buying your books. As an author, you can make more money more quickly and retain a higher percentage of the royalties, rather than wait months or years to get paid and have a large percentage taken out by everyone down the chain — publishers, platforms, distributors, and retailers. Brandon Sanderson's $41 million Kickstarter was clearly the pinnacle of what can be achieved, but many authors are happy making a few thousand for their book project upfront and use campaigns multiple times during the year. Kickstarter takes 5% for their fee, although of course you have to factor in the cost of production and marketing. But even then, I make more profit on my book sales through selling ebooks and audiobooks direct, and also printing with BookVault, than I do with KDP Print or IngramSpark print on demand. Higher average order and faster payment Another way you make more money is that the average order per customer is higher with Kickstarter than sales on the usual stores. The average order on my campaign was £37.24 — that's around $45 US — which is at least four times higher than I might have made selling Pilgrimage in the usual way on the major retailers. You get paid two weeks after the campaign finishes, so the money is in your bank account much faster than if you sell on retailers. In terms of cash flow, make sure you time your campaign so you get the money before you have to pay for printing, shipping, and other significant bills. Spike income vs monthly income There are many creators who now make Kickstarter the core of their business. It's a spike income model rather than a monthly income, which most indie authors are used to. The monthly income model is fantastic — I love getting money every month — but it also has the effect of making indie authors behave as if this is a normal job: work every month, get paid every month, put out another book so you get paid in another few months' time. With the Kickstarter model, you can get a bigger chunk of money in one go, so you could potentially move to a big launch and then take more time off before ramping up to the next launch months later. And amusingly, this sounds a bit more like traditional publishing. It's just that as an indie author, when you get that amount of money, it's much bigger. So that kind of launch tempo is an attractive prospect if you think about it: if I just get this big spike of money even once a year, that's really cool. And then of course you can sell it later. What are some of the fears that might stop you? Jo: I held back from doing a Kickstarter for years — almost a decade, in fact — where I backed campaigns and resisted doing a campaign for my own books. Here are some of my fears. Prepare to face your fears Jo: This entire experience thrust me out of my comfort zone and into a new way of creating, launching, and connecting with readers. Pilgrimage is my first memoir, my first special hardback with colour photos, and my first Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. So I had a lot to learn. The book is very personal and I bare my soul about some dark times, so that was terrifying in itself, let alone trying a new product edition and publishing platform. On the evening I clicked the launch button — and yes, you have to actually click an actual launch button — my heart was hammering out of my chest. I have not felt that nervous since probably the first time publishing on Amazon. I was afraid of failure. I was afraid of being embarrassed if my campaign didn't fund. I wrote a book on marketing — how to market a book — so I would be mortified if I had not funded. In fact, I even changed my target from £5,000 to £1,000 the night before, as I was so terrified it wouldn't fund. I was afraid of getting something terribly wrong and ending up out of pocket through issues with printing and shipping. I was afraid of letting backers down by promising something I might not be able to deliver. I was afraid I had overcommitted myself to a whole load of work I might even resent doing. I am a one-person business, and although I work with freelancers, I still do pretty much everything myself. I am a control freak — you might have noticed. So yes, there was a lot of apprehension and fear. You don't have to go huge Another fear might be the fear of failure — that you'll put up a campaign and no one will buy from you. But one answer is just to do a modest campaign. You don't have to do special hardbacks or merchandise. As Russell says: Russell: Somehow all of the teaching that we have given over the last two years has been executed in a way that makes it seem like you have to do this enormous campaign with sprayed edges and big, beautiful hardcovers and interior illustrations and vellum and all of that stuff. And I want to say first: that is absolutely not true. You don't have to do any of those things. If you look at two of the last three campaigns I've done, all I was offering was paperback books and ebooks, and then audio commentary for one of the campaigns. You can do a Kickstarter — and I often will tell people, especially if they're not an already successful author — do a campaign that is small and easy to get data on before you do something big. The direct connection is actually the point Jo: One of my resistances to this was a sort of, “Oh, I'm actually going to have to do a more higher-touch thing.” But as you say, the reframe is: oh my goodness, this is amazing, because I actually do get to connect with people. Just yesterday I sent a signed book — Pilgrimage, which I did my last Kickstarter on — and this guy was like, “I bought it for myself. Can you sign it to me, because I'm going to do the Camino in a wheelchair?” And I was just so touched. Emailing him back, I just felt, oh my goodness, I'm having a connection with this person that if they'd just bought a book on Amazon, I would not have had. So now it's almost like — it's this totally different view of my business, which is that direct-first means a much more personal way. It really is like we're in that thousand true fans moment that we first talked about 20 years ago. Were my fears realised? Jo: Just to recap, I was afraid of failure and embarrassment if I failed to fund, of getting something wrong and being out of pocket, of letting backers down, and of overcommitting myself and resenting the workload. Really, the only thing that happened was overcommitment and a lot more work than I expected. But the time I put in was also likely the reason for the campaign's success and the reason that the other things didn't happen. I had to learn a new platform and a new approach to publishing and book marketing, so it was kind of a mini degree at the same time. So yes, I will do another Kickstarter — but only for special projects that are suited to this kind of intensive campaign. Tips for campaigns In this section, Oriana shares her thoughts on rewards, and then I'll go into some more of my tips. Thinking beyond merch Oriana: The rewards are really at the heart of the Kickstarter proposition and what makes this kind of fundraising so interesting and thrilling. Basically, your process is you're inviting people on a creative journey. You're saying, “I'm going to make this cool thing. I want your support, and in exchange, you're going to get stuff, you're going to get to be part of my process.” Obviously your main reward is going to be your book, or your series, or if you're a publishing company, your season — whatever it is. That's your main tier. Then you're going to build everything else out above and below that. A lot of people think rewards means swag and merch. Which is fine, but merch can add a lot to your production costs. It's causing you to learn how to produce all kinds of things that maybe you've never done before. So that's not the only way to do it. If you're going to do some merch, I think it's nice to come up with some custom items that feel really related to the work that you're doing. If you've got a romance novel with a pivotal scene on the beach, maybe you'd make some candles that smell like the ocean. Maybe you do some kind of handkerchief that's printed with the pattern of the dress your heroine is wearing. Digital and experiential rewards Oriana: But you can really think beyond merch into digital rewards and experiential rewards. There are a lot of parts of the writing process that can be pulled out and packaged as rewards — things like notes from the field, outtakes, deleted scenes. I've had people write bloopers, as if it were a comedy movie, added new scenes or novellas, other pieces from different works that you've done. Certainly your backlist and other books you've written can all be included. We've seen people do tours of the writer's studio, things like that. Also think about what skills you have in addition to your writing. Perhaps you're excellent at marketing or social media or poetry — you can offer webinars on those sorts of things. Other kinds of ways that people can experience your creative practice. High-end and naming rewards Oriana: Then you can get into high-end, one-off, crazy rewards. One whole section of rewards I love is naming rights. We've seen all kinds — “We'll name the dragon after your dog, or after your mother-in-law. We'll name the hero after your son.” There's a LitRPG novelist named Matt Dinniman who does this really well. He writes these big-cast novels — there are dungeons, and you're in an intergalactic reality TV show with hundreds of characters. In his last campaign, for $666 he would kill you off in his next book, and for $777 he'd let you live and write a whole scene around you personally. You can also do book release parties. You can do book clubs. If you're writing children's books, you can do colouring pages or supplemental material for teachers or other educators. The sky is really the limit, and it is based on your creativity and the things that both you can make and that your audience wants. This is another opportunity — talk to them. Ask them: if I'm going to do a piece of swag, would you rather have an enamel pin or a makeup bag? If I'm going to do alternate covers, would you like the blue cover or the red cover? See what your people are interested in, and then figure out whether it's possible for you to deliver it to them. Learn about the platform from experts Jo: I've been publishing and selling books through online retailers, as well as my own store, since 2008. I know what I'm doing, but I still had a lot to learn. With Kickstarter, it's essentially a completely different ecosystem, with different rules and a different audience, so you have to learn the ropes. Even if you're super successful in other places, you might crash and burn on Kickstarter unless you understand how it works and change your approach accordingly. Start backing campaigns Jo: See how it feels to back Kickstarter campaigns and discover what draws you in as a reader and a fan of specific things. You might find projects you love outside of books — there's plenty of other projects outside of books. You can browse the publishing category to find new books, and also use the search to find things you might like. In this way, you can support fellow creators and learn how the Kickstarter site works for discoverability and marketing. Make sure you go through the Kickstarter.com resources — they have a creator pack which will give you direction on the campaign. Also, their terms of use are really important to read, as there are some assumptions you'll have because you've published on another platform that are incorrect. So do not assume you know what you're doing if this is your first campaign. Ask for feedback before launch Jo: Once you have a draft of your campaign, ask specific people to review it before it launches. You can share a preview prior to launch and get feedback on your page. This helps you refine your story and the rewards, answer any questions before the campaign goes live, and it can also help pique the interest of your audience. I asked specific people who had done Kickstarter campaigns for help at different stages of the process, and this was really useful too. Review common mistakes from other campaigns Jo: If you examine how others made mistakes, you can learn from them. The most common seem to be: Not finishing the book before the campaign Getting the financials wrong for production, shipping, and any other rewards. I know some authors who have ended up breaking even, or sometimes even out of pocket from campaigns. Don't do that. Not making the most of the story sales page and not including everything necessary, so backers don't understand and don't want to support the campaign — essentially, not being clear enough Setting unrealistic goals, like expecting to make six figures on a first campaign Not allowing enough time for everything Not seeking feedback from people who have done it before Not marketing the campaign enough Overpromising and under-delivering Poor communication with backers about the status of rewards Set aside more time than you think you need Jo: The campaign ended up being far more significant than I expected in terms of workload and time to complete. Everyone told me that beforehand, but it was still a surprise. It took time to prepare the multiple editions for the rewards. I usually produce an ebook, paperback, and a large print edition, and I narrate my own nonfiction audiobooks. But for this Kickstarter, I also wanted to do this special hardback with colour photos, a flyleaf cover and silver foil. I wanted to create a special print product I could be proud of. I'm proud of all my books in terms of the content, but the usual paperback print-on-demand books are more about the content than the true beauty of the product. For Pilgrimage: A Book of My Heart, I wanted a special edition, so I worked with Jane on the design, going through my photos from the various pilgrimages to find those that resonated with the content — for example, the cadaver tomb at Canterbury, and my Compostela from the Camino de Santiago. Once we finished, I had that proof copy rushed so we could turn around everything. And I love, love, love the hardback. It has a silken-finish cover and it feels lovely and weighty. The pictures came out well, as the paper is of a higher quality and weight to allow for colour printing. Overall, I am incredibly proud of the finished product. I even sent a copy to my mother-in-law, which I have never done before. And yes, she thinks it's good. I definitely should have allowed more time, as I spent most of the Christmas and New Year period working on the book, recording and editing the audiobook, and preparing for the campaign. I also didn't have time to prepare, record, edit, and produce the Writing Setting and Sense of Place course until after the campaign, and it was really hard to find the energy to do this afterwards. Building the campaign page Jo: It took time to build the Kickstarter campaign page, create the video, and incorporate feedback. Most authors don't write sales pages anymore. Sure, we write a sales description for the book page on the retailers, but we don't often do a whole page for multiple editions. On Kickstarter, you are basically writing a sales page for your campaign, which they call a “story.” Some of your existing audience might just click through and back the campaign without reading it, but most backers will check out the details to find answers to any questions they have. It is a very long page, and you also need a video — or you don't need one, but it's highly recommended. It's best to record the video at the last stage when everything else is done. You can still see my Kickstarter video on my campaign page, so I won't go through everything in detail. But the key aspects are: Who the campaign is aimed at Why the campaign is important to me and the book What products are available Pictures of everything — the page should be really visual — and I included the images in the video as well Sample chapters and sample audio Specifications, with weight, pages, listening time, table of contents About me, the author Stretch goals Add-ons Any questions, risks, and challenges So it's pretty long. Then the reward levels have to be set up carefully for each pledge level with shipping costs, and specific details about what's included. Eventually, I felt like my page had way too much information, but since I didn't really get many backer questions, I guess it did what it was supposed to do. I rewrote and edited that page so many times — adding and changing the order of things, responding to feedback, switching things around. But hopefully I can use that as a template for other campaigns. Marketing takes time too Jo: It took time to prepare the marketing for the campaign. I'm pretty low-key for most launches these days — I publish a book, send a few emails to my lists, announce it on the podcast, do a little social media, update my websites, and move on to the next book. So this was probably my biggest effort in terms of a launch since my first novel back in 2011. I only had a two-week campaign, so I needed to make the most of that window. I'm going to detail the marketing in a separate section, but it took a lot of time to prepare the various things and execute them, as well as keep the energy up for promotion during the campaign. Two weeks was definitely the longest I would want to do — I was really over it by the end. Delivering stretch rewards Jo: It took more time to create and deliver the extra stretch rewards I promised. Since I had pretty low expectations of funding, I set my first stretch goal at £10,000 for “Lessons Learned from Writing a Travel Memoir.” When I promised it, I thought it might be a few pages of tips, and I didn't even think we would get there. But I'm incapable of delivering something that is half done. So when we did hit £10,000, I wrote essentially a short book on the topic, which I then formatted as an ebook and recorded as an audiobook. I'm actually going to turn that into a proper book at some point, so the content will get reused. But that definitely took more time than I expected, because I hadn't prepared it in advance. The backer spreadsheet and fulfilment Jo: It took time to figure out the backer spreadsheet and check all the fulfilment details. Once you finish your campaign, you send out surveys for mailing addresses and to fulfil rewards. I also needed to turn the backer report into a printing order for BookVault, and that was nerve-wracking. The spreadsheets were different formats, and then we spot-checked the orders to make sure people got the right books based on their orders. I was petrified that some people might get the wrong book, and I checked and checked and checked — both on the spreadsheet, and then once the orders were loaded, I checked BookVault as well. I was worried I'd have to resend the right book, which would end up with me out of pocket because they'd have to do double printing and shipping. But thankfully, all the checking made everything good, and I haven't heard from anyone who got the wrong book. Following up with backers Jo: It took time to follow up on failed payments and address issues. Most backers were easy to deal with — they received the updates and Kickstarter emails, they filled in the surveys, and I didn't have any problems. But there were problems with about 5% of backers, most of which were not their fault. There were failed payments when banks thought Kickstarter might be fraud. There were missed emails because of issues with deliverability, so backers didn't receive the rewards, or they didn't fill in the survey and return their address, which meant I couldn't do the order with BookVault — I had to do it later or manually. I had to follow up with every single one of these, some of them multiple times, and I slowly reduced my list of outstanding backers. A tip: If you back a Kickstarter campaign, please log on to Kickstarter a few weeks after the campaign has finished and check for updates. It's possible that you're not receiving the emails from Kickstarter, and the creator may need details from you in order to fulfil your pledge. Tax implications Jo: It took time to figure out the tax implications. This is not legal or financial advice, and your taxes will vary by jurisdiction. Please ask your accountant how you need to treat Kickstarter or any other book-related income. Wherever you are in the world, you will need to pay tax on the income, because we all have income tax, but the complicating factor is whether you also need to consider sales tax. And this definitely differs by jurisdiction. I went to my accountant, who said we should handle it as per any other book sales. I followed my accountant's advice, which treats backers the same way as my customers who buy on Shopify. Ask a professional in your jurisdiction about taxes and finances, even if you are in the UK. I cannot answer any questions. I'm not an accountant. Closing the loop Jo: I haven't had much time to do anything else, as I felt like I couldn't start anything new until everything in the campaign was finished. As soon as the campaign window closed, I felt like I had an open loop in my brain. I desperately wanted to close it in order to say the project was done. I have now delivered all the book and course rewards, and these lessons learned are really the last part of it. I've talked before about the different kinds of energy you need as an author — starting energy, pushing-through energy, and finishing energy. Once the campaign was funded, my finishing energy kicked in and I was driven to get everything finished as soon as possible. I sent the digital rewards out within a few days of the campaign closing, and also shipped the unsigned books, ordered the print books, then went and signed them, and then recorded the course. It has been my primary focus for the last few months, and I haven't been able to do much else except the podcast, which is my weekly commitment to you. Once again, I should have blocked out the time. Bonus tip: Don't plan an international speaking and book research trip during the campaign. International shipping and fulfilment Jo: Be careful with international shipping and fulfilment of signed books or products. Shipping costs can sink your campaign if you get them wrong, so be very careful with this area. I have sold books in 175 countries, and this podcast has a listenership in 228 countries, so I really wanted to have a completely international campaign. I wanted to ship Pilgrimage in any format to any country. Originally I thought I would just charge a bit extra for the book and include shipping. But once I set the book editions up at BookVault and I had the weight and dimensions sorted, I started checking the shipping costs to different countries. For example, we lived in New Zealand for seven years — my husband is a New Zealander, so we go back — so I definitely had to sell in New Zealand. And of course the shipping to New Zealand is very, very different to the US, for example. It is crazy how much shipping costs vary. I discovered I couldn't just assume it would all wash out and I'd end up making a profit somehow. I had to be a lot more careful with the calculations. So I focused on my biggest markets, which in terms of my book sales are the US, UK, European Union, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. I added a note on the campaign to say I would add any other country for print shipping if people contacted me. As it turned out, no one asked for any other countries, so that was the best way to go in the end. If you're in a country where the shipping is outrageous — if you're willing to pay for the shipping, then that's absolutely fine. It's just that for the campaign, I had to focus. When the unexpected happens Jo: Of course, you can try to prepare for everything and then something unexpected and out of your control happens. A big spanner in the works for my campaign was the Russian hack, which took down the UK Royal Mail just before my launch. If you're not in the UK, you wouldn't have heard about this, because in some ways it's a very small issue — but it basically took down Royal Mail and a lot of shipping went into flux. It specifically hit the international side, and other shipping firms ramped up to take the slack. But it made planning for the launch difficult, as the prices were shifting and I didn't know how delivery was going to work. Even for posting in the UK it was hard, because the mail offices were getting backed up. Once again, I'm grateful for BookVault's adaptability, because I could check different addresses and shipping prices even as things changed, and they added new providers for shipping. About 95% of my shipping ended up being within an acceptable range of what I charged. So do your research, weigh and measure your items so you can get exact quotes for each. Check what kind of packaging you need. If you're doing your own shipping, you have to actually type in the shipping costs per reward and per country — it's a lot of manual setup to get it right. But this is critical, so check and double-check — and in fact, I triple- and quadruple-checked, then went to sleep, and then the next day checked again. Having spent 13 years as an IT consultant prior to this career as an author, I will always remember and have learned from the fact that something just might not be working, and then literally if you just go away, go to bed, come back the next day, it'll probably just be working. Sometimes it actually works. So yes, I did that, and every time I checked, pretty much I found something I'd typed in that didn't quite match, because you also have to retype — if you include all the books in the add-ons, you have to type it again. I didn't stop checking until the day before the launch, and then it was right. I was happy, and everything seemed to be fine. Shipping is always a moving target Jo: Revisiting this section made me laugh, because as I record this, in the week before I launch Bones of the Deep, international shipping is disrupted again — by the war in Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz being closed, which is affecting fuel prices. This underscores yet again how important it is to check your shipping. Of course, you can add shipping on later — Kickstarter allows this, as does BackerKit and other services. But as a backer, a customer of people on the platform, I hate being asked to pay shipping later. And since I hate that myself, I don't want other people to feel the same way. So just add a little buffer in, as asking people to pay an extra dollar in their pledge is not that big a deal, but you being out of pocket for every book shipped may well be. Sacha Black on pre-launch and fulfilment In an interview I did with Sacha Black, who writes as Ruby Roe, in December 2025, we talked about her issues with fulfilment. Sacha does a lot of complex printing, shipping, and custom book boxes and more. Her last campaign made over six figures, but of course it had its challenges. Here's Sacha with some of her tips, and then Oriana to close out this section with some other mistakes. Sacha: The first thing is — even before you start your Kickstarter — the pre-launch followers are critical. A lot of people think, “Well…” I guess there's a lot of loud noise about all these big numbers about how much people can make on Kickstarter, but actually a lot of it is driven by you, the author, pushing your audience to Kickstarter. You need more pre-launch followers than you think you do. Lots of people don't put enough impetus on the marketing beforehand. Almost all of our Kickstarter marketing is beforehand, because we drive so many people to that follow button. The other thing we do is early-bird pricing. We get the majority of our income on a campaign on day one. I think it was something wild, like 80% this time was on day one, so that's really important. Fulfilment takes longer than you think Sacha: The second thing is, it takes so, so very much longer than you think it does to fulfil a campaign, and you must factor in that cost. Because if it's not you fulfilling, you're paying somebody else to fulfil it. And if it is you fulfilling it, you must account for your own time in the pricing of your campaign. The other thing is that the amount of time it takes to fulfil is directly proportionate to the size of the campaign. So you do have to think about that. The other lesson we have learned is that overseas printing will drag your timelines out far longer than you think. So whatever you think it's going to take you to fulfil — add several months more onto that, and put that information in your campaign. Reinvesting profit and exclusive rewards Sacha: The last thing — if you have some profit in the Kickstarter, because not all Kickstarters are actually massively profitable. They either don't account enough for shipping, or they don't account enough in the pricing. Thankfully, ours have been profitable, but we've actually reinvested that profit back into buying more stock and more merchandise, which not everybody would want to do if they don't have a warehouse. However, we do have one. We are stockpiling merchandise and books so that we can do mystery boxes later on down the line. It's probably a year away, but we are buying extra of everything so that we have that in the warehouse. So it depends on what you want to do with your profit. For us, it was all about buying more books, basically. The other thing to think about is: what is it that you're doing that's exclusive to Kickstarter? Because you will get backers on Kickstarter who want that quirky, unique thing that they're not going to be able to get anywhere else. But what about you? You've done more Kickstarters than me — what do you think is the biggest lesson you've learned? Tiers, bundles, and AI for planning rewards Jo: Well, I think all of mine together add up to the one you just did. Although I will comment — you said something like £75 per pre-launch backer. That is obviously dependent on your tiers for the rewards, so most authors won't have that amount. My average order value, which I know is slightly different, but I don't offer things like book boxes as you have — so a lot of it will depend on the tiers. Some people will do a Kickstarter just with an ebook — just with one ebook and maybe a bundle of ebooks — so you're never going to make it up to that kind of value. So this is important too: have a look at what people offer on their different levels of Kickstarter. In fact, here's my AI tip for the day. What you can do — what I did with my Buried and the Drowned campaign recently — is, you know, I'm happy uploading my book. I uploaded it to ChatGPT and said, “Tell me, what are some ideas for the different reward tiers that I can do on Kickstarter?” And it will give you some ideas for what you can do, what kind of bundles you might want to do. So bundling your backlist is another thing you can do — as upsells, or you can just do it like I did for Blood Vintage, where I did a horror bundle of four standalone horror books in one of the upper tiers. Bundling is a good way to do it, and also upselling your backlist is a really good way to up things. And also, if you do it digitally — for ebooks and audiobooks — there's a lot less time in fulfilment. Oriana on the biggest mistakes Jo: What are some of the top mistakes you see that mean the campaign doesn't fund, or there are other issues? Oriana: Totally. I mean, the biggest mistake I think authors make — or any creator — is overestimating their ability to reach their crowd. Making sure that your ambition matches your reach is the number one most important thing to come close to guaranteeing that you will be successful. If you're an emerging writer and you're still building your audience and you don't have that many followers or subscribers out in the world, you should not try to fund a multi-volume leather-bound omnibus. Do a real honest assessment of who's in your crowd, how to find them, what percentage of them are likely to support what you're doing, and then find a project that feels realistic based on those numbers. That's really the biggest thing, conceptually. Building a strong project page Oriana: As far as tips for a project page — again, back campaigns and look at what other people are doing. A project page can be either as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. You definitely want to talk about the book: what is in it, what you're writing. Do a trope card if you want — we're seeing those all over the site. Say what kind of book it is, and the specs: page count, trim size, cover design. Obviously if you're doing a special edition, exactly what sorts of bells and whistles, with a prototype if you can. But you can be really expansive from there. What are your inspirations? Who are your collaborators? What brought you to this work? What are some of the things that make you excited about your writing practice, your timeline, your budget? What made you choose these rewards and how you're going to produce them? All those sorts of things will make backers feel both more trusting that you will do the things you're promising, and just more excited to be part of your journey. Marketing your Kickstarter campaign Let's talk about marketing. First, a snippet from Oriana, and then I'll share specifics around marketing tips — many of which are useful if you're launching in any other way. Kickstarter's algorithm rewards attention Oriana: Being on Kickstarter will help you grow your audience, but it's definitely not everything. You really do need to bring your people first. Our algorithm works on attention, so any project that's getting clicks, getting backings, getting comments — our algorithm says, “Oh, people want to look at this. We will expose it to more and more people.” That means raising it up in search results, slotting it into various of the macros and carousels around the site. Our recommendation engine powers recommended projects on the top of campaigns and at the bottom of emails. We are doing a lot to make sure that projects are being surfaced to folks who want to see them. Talk about the book while you're writing it Jo: Talk and share about the book while you're writing it, even though you might not know what it will turn into. I always share my book research and projects in progress, so this was nothing new. But Pilgrimage was years in the making, so I had years of sharing aspects of it. I've shared pictures from every pilgrimage walk on Instagram at @jfpennauthor and Facebook at J.F. Penn Author, and sometimes Facebook The Creative Penn. I've talked on this podcast about each walk, and I've done solo episodes and blog posts about each on my Books and Travel podcast and blog. I also did a poll and shared my book cover design process, and then I did an article on why I ignored target-reader feedback in the end. All this meant that many in my community — including you listening — became aware of my solo walking and also my ecclesiastical interest, my architecture interest, and you enjoyed my photos along the way if you follow me on social media. So when I announced the launch, it was the culmination of years of build-up. Use the pre-launch page early Jo: Set up the Kickstarter pre-launch page as early as possible, and keep promoting it. You can launch a pre-launch page once Kickstarter has approved your project, and you don't have to have finished everything to make it available — just complete the personal and business setup, and fill in enough detail so they can verify your identity and judge the campaign to be real and within the guidelines, and not a scam or spam campaign. I started to promote my pre-launch page, and by the time we went live, I had people signed up on launch. Those people get an email from Kickstarter. Those people were responsible for my campaign funding within the first few minutes, and then taking it to 5x the target within the first 24 hours. Then I started to email my lists, and all of this type of thing. But it was those pre-launch signups that really kick-started — see what I did there? — the whole thing. The benefit of using Kickstarter for multiple projects is that previous backers are notified of your new project. This compounds the effect over time, and is why those who use Kickstarter successfully do multiple campaigns. Kickstarter SEO and on-platform marketing Jo: Kickstarter has its own ecosystem. There's a discovery algorithm that can help you find projects you might like as a backer, and there are different ways to search, but only certain aspects appear in the search. So your title, subtitle, and your header image need to be optimised so people can find you. Your story sales page needs to be clear, with a compelling pitch. People also have to want your rewards, so marketing has to be baked into the products you're offering and who you're trying to attract. Your video doesn't need to be a professional-level product, but it does need to connect with potential backers, so take the time to make a good one. If you've never made a video before, you will need time to upskill. Kickstarter also has social media. Use #KickstarterReads and tag @KickstarterReads. If your project funds quickly and has a good trajectory, you might get picked for the “Projects We Love” badge, which also gives you better discoverability. I got that pretty fast. You can also tag Kickstarter on social media and inform them of your campaign. Content marketing Jo: Content marketing is offering something useful or interesting or inspiring or funny or entertaining for free, in order to attract your target market so they buy your book. This might be an article or blog post, video, audio, podcast, social media, whatever. For fiction, it's usually a free book or a short story or other free examples of your writing that draw people in. Content marketing is my favourite form of marketing, as it is about attraction, not interruption. It also involves creating something in the world that lasts over time, as opposed to an ephemeral spike ad or a social media post that quickly disappears. Each has its place, of course, and I use them all. This podcast is content marketing, although it now also provides direct revenue in the form of corporate advertising and Patreon support. Thank you, patrons and advertisers — and I consider this to be part of my creative body of work. My Books and Travel podcast is also content marketing. Guest appearances for the launch Jo: For this launch, I did content marketing on my own sites and shows, as well as other people's, which I arranged and recorded in advance. I've also mentioned the campaign in the introduction to every one of these shows leading up to the launch and during the launch. I was on some podcasts: Sacred Steps with Kevin Donahue, Wish I'd Known Then… For Writers with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright, Travel Writing World with Jeremy Bassetti, and Into the Woods with Holly Worton. I also did several of my own. I did one on this feed. I did another on the Books and Travel feed. I also included two chapters from the audiobook on the Books and Travel podcast. All of these took time to prepare and produce, but each is a chance for another person to hear about the book. Plus, they're evergreen, and Pilgrimage is available for everyone to buy now, so I can point people at Pilgrimage on other stores. Use a redirection URL Jo: For all my marketing, I used JFPenn.com/pilgrimage, which I can redirect using the Pretty Links plugin on WordPress and point to wherever I want it to go. Before the launch, it went to the pre-launch page; then the campaign itself; and now it goes to the book page. Once I build a special landing page, it will go there. Depending on where you're listening will depend on where it goes, but that's JFPenn.com/pilgrimage. The URL needs to be easy to say out loud for use in podcast interviews and audio-first media. Email your list multiple times Jo: Some things change in book marketing — like the emergence of new platforms like TikTok — but one thing has stayed the same for decades: if you have an email list, you can always sell books. Your email list consists of people who have opted in to hear from you, so you can email them about normal launches as well as your Kickstarter campaign. I have two email lists: one for The Creative Penn around writing, and the other around J.F. Penn for my fiction. I emailed both lists multiple times at different times in the campaign. I use ConvertKit for my email, but there are other options for authors. Use referral links for tracking Jo: Use specific referral links for different aspects of the campaign for tracking returns. Kickstarter allows you to create different tracking links so you can link revenue to specific marketing events. For example, I used one link for my Creative Penn email list, another for my J.F. Penn email list, and yet another for my Facebook advertising. You can also add the Meta pixel and Google Analytics code to the campaign, which can also help with figuring out advertising. And if you don't know what those are, don't worry — you don't have to use them. Book images and social media Jo: I initially mocked up the book using cover images on MockupShots.com, and then resized them in Canva in order to create social media images. I later did a book photo shoot with the hardback in different places to give me more marketing assets to play with — all of which I will use over time as part of ongoing marketing. I prepared and scheduled social media posts to go out every day, and I did that in advance, primarily for Twitter at @thecreativepenn, my Instagram and Facebook at J.F. Penn Author, and also Facebook at The Creative Penn. It was a lot of work, but I really enjoyed it — weirdly — and I need to do more of this for my other books, especially as with Shopify, Facebook, and Instagram link directly into my store, so I can tag books. These days social commerce is a lot smoother through mobile, so someone can see an image on social, click through, and buy immediately. I also did some quotes from the book — so I did pictures, I also did quotes — and I blatantly used our cute British Shorthair cats, Cashew and Ramen, for marketing reasons. I use Buffer to schedule my social media, but there are other tools. I also asked some friends who are travel influencers to share the book, and I sent them the hardback in advance so they could review if they liked. Thanks to Sarah Baxter and Alastair Humphreys for sharing the book, and especially a big thank you to Anna McNuff, who gave birth to twins that week and still managed to share about Pilgrimage. Backer engagement and stretch goals Jo: Let's be clear — it was not natural for me to push a book every day for two weeks. I also felt awkward about engaging with backers multiple times, let alone the wider community who I was sure was sick of my book, but I did it anyway, as it was only a short campaign of two weeks. I sent four updates during the campaign to backers, some of which are visible to the public on my Kickstarter, and then I sent updates afterwards with delivery of the rewards. Although I did resist the stretch goals, as I mentioned earlier, I went with “Notes on Writing a Travel Memoir” and the backer live Q&A. I did scramble to decide on and deliver those, as I really didn't think I would need them — which is crazy. I had such low expectations of what I might achieve. But next time I would definitely plan stretch goals in advance and in more detail. Facebook advertising Jo: I did some Facebook ads for the campaign — although I should call them Meta ads, because they're also on Instagram. I primarily aimed them at my email lists and people who follow my pages, but also some wider reach using lookalike lists and walking interests. I used a tracking link, so I know that the revenue that came in through people backing it more than paid for the ads. So I would do more of this next time. Marketing things I didn't do Jo: I didn't try to get any press or traditional media attention, mainly because I would have had to approach outlets much earlier in the process. I didn't have the hardback finished until a few weeks before the campaign, rather than a few months before, which is when pitching for press is a better idea. I also didn't collaborate with other creators on Kickstarter, even though I knew other authors doing campaigns at the same time. A couple of people asked me about cross-promotion, but their campaigns were not at all related to Pilgrimage. As with all book marketing, there is only a point to cross-promotion if you target the same readers. I had intended to do some Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Live videos, but I struggle with live videos in general — and especially when I'm tired — so I didn't go ahead with those. I might consider more of those next time. Do a survey for everyone Jo: My tip is — do a survey for everyone. As part of a campaign I previously backed, I noticed that I didn't actually need to do a survey for the digital backers, because they could just get the rewards if I emailed through Kickstarter. And sure enough, you can just email the BookFunnel links, the course discount code, etc., through the campaign. But this was a mistake. I should have done a survey for everyone. If you do a survey, you can get the real email, as some people use a cloaked email. You can also include a checkbox asking people if they want to sign up for your email list. Respecting backer data Jo: So while you do get the email addresses of everyone who backs your campaign in your backer report, you cannot just upload them to your email provider and start emailing them about your other books. Kickstarter's terms of use include the following: When you use Kickstarter, and especially if you create a successful project, you may receive information about other users, including things like their names, email addresses, and postal addresses. This information is provided for the purpose of participating in a Kickstarter project. Don't use it for other purposes and don't abuse it. This is about data protection and privacy laws. Basically, Kickstarter is the platform in this instance, and people have signed up to receive emails from Kickstarter, but not from you. All emails about the campaign go through Kickstarter, and you don't have permission to just upload that list to your own email system and start sending more emails. They have not specifically said they want that, unless they have in a survey with opt-in — which I didn't do. Of course, there are indirect ways to attract people to sign up for your list. My book Pilgrimage includes ways to hear from me further, so some backers will go on and sign up for my free thriller ebook at JFPenn.com/free, or my Author Blueprint at TheCreativePenn.com/blueprint. You can also do updates later, for example when you have a new campaign, and in this way Kickstarter acts as a different ecosystem for email. Should you consider a Kickstarter campaign for your book? Jo: To be honest — only if you consider this to be a career you want to invest in, and a platform you want to do more than one campaign with. If you just have one book or a couple of books, or you're just starting out, or you don't want to do marketing and connect with readers, then definitely don't do a Kickstarter. It is not some magic button that will make you money — like uploading to Amazon is not a magic button that will make you money. It takes time and effort to have a successful campaign. But if you do want to build a long-term author business, then selling direct should have some part to play, and Kickstarter is a great way to make more money per book and connect with readers. It's really only the beginning of the trend of authors selling direct, so don't worry — you can learn how to do this over time. Update for Bones of the Deep, my 7th campaign in April 2026 Jo: It was interesting to revisit my lessons learned and other people's tips, and really, there are only a few things that have changed. I love doing Kickstarter campaigns now Firstly, I absolutely love doing Kickstarter campaigns. I am not nervous at all anymore, and I am just so thrilled to produce gorgeous hardback editions of my books this way. I love delivering beautiful books and new stories or nonfiction to my readers. I love doing the discovery writing webinars and the coaching, and just in general, I appreciate the opportunity to publish this way. I feel like a “real author” — with beautiful hardbacks, doing a signing, getting photos and emails from readers who receive the books. Custom printing keeps expanding In terms of other changes, over the last few years since Pilgrimage, BookVault has expanded their custom printing, so now I have custom endpapers, sprayed edges, different kinds of foil, as well as the silken paper and the ribbon and photos inside. These gorgeous editions are my personal creative reason to keep doing campaigns. I love saying “I made this!” And over time, I would love to get all my backlist into special editions. A repeatable process I'm still doing similar kinds of rewards — the book in all editions — and it's all finished so it's lower stress. Even the audiobook narration is done, so I can fulfil immediately. There's just the live discovery writing webinar to do, and stretch goal Q&A and consulting sessions. I'm also doing bundles, and all my backlist gets bundled in the add-ons, so I have a repeatable process, which makes things easier. Using AI in production I'm using more AI, specifically in the images and video. I love making book images with ChatGPT and Gemini's Nano Banana, and story images with Midjourney, and I use ElevenLabs with my voice clone for audiobooks. I fill in all the details in the AI section of the Kickstarter page, so you can go have a look at that and model it as you like. Spike income, realistic expectations I still like the spike income — but to be clear, my campaigns have varied in terms of financial success, as would be expected given they are all so different. My highest was Writing the Shadow at over £36,000 ($48,000), and my lowest was The Buried and the Drowned, a short story collection, at just under £8,000 ($10,700) — not a surprise at how different they are, given the audiences. Together my campaigns have now made £105,868 (just over $140,000), which I am very happy with. And of course, that's just the beginning, as then I put the books on my stores — JFPennBooks.com and CreativePennBooks.com — and on the usual platforms. A sustainable launch rhythm I still like the project approach — the short-term campaign focus — as I am good at sustaining marketing energy for a short period, and then I can drop off again. As I discussed with Sara Rosett last week as well, it feels sustainable for my career, unlike constant social media or ads. Lower-key marketing this time around I'm putting a lot less energy into marketing in general, relying on pre-launch signups over months of build-up as I talk about my writing process on the podcast, then emailing my lists, announcing it here, and scheduling some social media. It's pretty low-key these days, and that is a happy thing. However, for this campaign, I am planning to run some Meta ads direct to the campaign page, since I have Claude Code/Cowork to help me set them up and run them and crunch the data — and that takes the strain off considerably. More campaigns to come I will definitely be doing more Kickstarter campaigns, most likely a nonfiction one next. I am so glad I was able to get over my fears and do that first one, and I hope that encourages you to consider what might be possible for you and your book. So, if you'd like to check out my campaign for Bones of the Deep — even if you don't want the book, you can always model the sales page, or check out the book trailer — it's at JFPenn.com/bones. That link will go to the Kickstarter campaign from 20 April until early May 2026, and will then redirect. The post Kickstarter Tips for Authors: Rewards, Shipping, Marketing, and Lessons Learned first appeared on The Creative Penn.
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La Universidad de Santiago de Compostela es una de las universidades más antiguas de Europa, puesto que se fundó en 1495. Por primera vez en más de 500 años, mañana va a tomar posesión su primera rectora. Aimar Bretos entrevista a Rosa Crujeiras, catedrática de Estadística y la mujer que ahora estará al frente de la USC.
Welcome to El Camino de Santiago Pilgrims Podcast episode 99 where your host, Brad tells you all about The Winter Way, the Camino del Invierno that he and Rachel finished walking last week.He'll fill you all in on…Lessons learned along the way that are applicable for any Camino, not just The Winter Way.He'll talk about a negative experience at an albergue that came recommended in John Brierley's guide.The item he ditched this time that's been with him on every camino up to now but won't be any longer!He'll drop a hack that could save you time and money on getting your baggage home too. It was an idea he had while walking and it ended up saving a lot of time and hassle, as well as money.The places on The Winter Way he'd recommend to sleep, eat and visit as well as in Santiago de Compostela itself.Exactly why the Camino Invierno is now up there as one of his favourite Caminos, if not favourite of all time.He'll share a few enchanting stories from his latest camino that demonstrate how that famous Camino spirit is still very much alive and kicking Lastly, he'll mention a few caveats about The Winter Way and what you really should know about it before you book your tickets.
THE PILGRIMAGE JOURNEY CONTINUES FOR PILGRIM CHAD It seems as though the default choice for walking the Camino de Santiago these days is to walk either the Francés route or the Portuguese route. Now, that does oversimplify things, but the statistics from the pilgrim's office in Santiago de Compostela do show that those have been the two most-walked routes in recent years. My guest on the podcast this week,Chad, has walked both those routes, and now he has taken his pilgrimage practice to other less traveled routes. What I love about talking with Chad is that he loves the spiritual practice of pilgrimage as much as I do, and it's become a regular part of his life and his family's life. This time Chad will be talking about what he calls his “connector Camino”, which he shared with his 25 year old daughter and regular pilgrimage partner, Bonnie. What does that mean, connector Camino? Well, you'll see. Here are the routes Chad is sharing about: Camino Lebaniego Camino Vadiniense Camino San Salvador The church he talks about with the the relic of the cross of Jesus Christ is at the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana. The mountain location he talked about is called Fuente Dé, and it is located inside the Picos de Europa National Park. If you'd like to get to know Chad from his first Camino experience to now, check out these previous episodes: Season 2, Episode 18: “A Conversation with Pilgrim Chad Before His First Pilgrimage on the Camino Francés” Season 3, Episode 12: "After the Camino with Pilgrim Chad” Season 5, Episode 6: "Chad writes the next two chapters of his pilgrimage story" #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast
Diego Gelmírez, obispo de Galicia y artífice de la construcción de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela e impulsor de la peregrinación del Camino de Santiago, es un personaje histórico real que estuvo a punto de ser linchado en tres ocasiones por la cantidad de artimañas de villano y estafas que cometió cuya historia narra Francisco Narla en su nueva novela "Ultreia" primera entrega de la Trilogía que va a dedicar al Camino de Santiago, donde una joven ladrona y un cantero viven una vida de penurias en aquella Galicia echa a la medida del obispo.
Envíame un mensajeSantiago de Compostela presenta una dualidad respecto al aborto, marcada por una fuerte tradición católica que lo rechaza y la implementación de la ley sanitaria española. Si bien la Iglesia local enfatiza la defensa de la vida desde la concepción, la sanidad pública gallega garantiza el aborto, con un alto porcentaje realizado en centros públicos.Haz tu donación aquí https://secure.tfp.org/2026-camino-de-santiagoPeregrinación a España y PortugalDel 9 al 21 de noviembre de 2026, te invitamos a una profunda peregrinación a España y Portugal.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show YouTube Facebook Telegram Instagram Tik Tok Twitter
A medieval guide to the still-popular pilgrimage, our source covers the dangerous waters and malicious boatmen, the notable saints and sites along the way, and the writer's very open dislike of virtually everyone they would meet. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on BlueSky @a-devon.bsky.social, and I have some things on Redbubble. Sources: The Pilgrim's Guide to Santiago de Compostela, with translation and introduction by William Melczer. Italica Press, 1993. The Pilgrim's Guide to Santiago de Compostela, with translation and introduction by Annie Shaver-Crandell, Paula Gerson, and the assistance of Alison Stones. Harvey Miller Publishers, 1995. Cunningham, Bernadette. Medieval Irish Pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. Four Courts Press, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 12th-century text The Pilgrim's Guide to Compostela provided advice for travellers from France on the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrimage route which is still/again very popular today. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on BlueSky @a-devon.bsky.social, and I have some things on Redbubble. Sources: The Pilgrim's Guide to Santiago de Compostela, with translation and introduction by William Melczer. Italica Press, 1993. The Pilgrim's Guide to Santiago de Compostela, with translation and introduction by Annie Shaver-Crandell, Paula Gerson, and the assistance of Alison Stones. Harvey Miller Publishers, 1995. Alighieri, Dante. La Vita Nuova, translated by Andrew Frisardi. https://digitaldante.columbia.edu/text/library/la-vita-nuova-frisardi/ Martin, Craig. "How Long Does it Take to Walk the Camino de Santiago? A Beginner's Guide to This and More." Outside. https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/europe/walking-camino-de-santiago-beginners-guide/ Muñoz-Alonso, Lorena. "Spanish Electrician Who Stole Priceless Manuscript and €2.4 Million from Santiago Cathedral Gets 10 Years." Artnet. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/spanish-electrician-who-stole-priceless-manuscript-and-eur24-million-from-santiago-cathedral-gets-10-years-260703 Schrire, Dani. "The Camino de Santiago: The Interplay of European Heritage and New Traditions." Ethnologia Europaea. 36.2 (2006). "Thirty Years of the Camino as the First European Cultural Route." El Camino con Correos, 2025. https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/en/blog/thirty-yearsfirts-cultural-route Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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