Bonza Voyage©: May 2008

The Book

According to statistics provided by UCAS, last year nearly 400,000 students deferred their entry to university in order to take a gap year. Combined with the huge numbers doing a similar thing post-graduation, it seems that over 1 million of Britain’s 16-30 year olds are embarking on a year-out experience. At the age of 19, I did exactly the same thing. Having searched the book market for possible travel suggestions, I noticed it was awash with many formal travel guides, but I was frustrated at the lack of personal accounts of gap years undertaken by students such as myself. I felt that something of this nature would have been of great benefit to me in allaying some of the apprehensions I had about voyaging forth into the unknown. I therefore decided to write my manuscript, documenting the journey I took between my final year at school and university. Not only do I recall anecdotes from my travelling experience around Australia, but I deal with the difficult decisions made pre-departure, fund-raising and many emotional aspects of the entire venture. Although the book deals with some serious topics which can appear intimidating (especially to raw school leavers), I have attempted to write it in light and humorous way, which I feel will appeal greatly to this market of young adventure seekers.

It is my hope that this book will not only help those already on gap years, but that the magical essence it captures will encourage more people to participate in what is a rewarding, maturing and immensely cultural experience.

Tuesday 13 May 2008

BONZA VOYAGE ON SALE NOW!!!

Hi Everyone!

Great news - Bonza Voyage is finally on sale!!!!

At the moment, it’s available directly from the publisher on a ‘print on demand’ basis. If sales go well, the publisher has agreed to make it available on other online book stores such as Amazon and into some large high-street chains such as Waterstones. The price is £10.00 and it’s worth every penny!

If you wish to go to the site, please click here

Thanks once again for all your support and words of encouragement. I hope you enjoy the book

John

http://www.lulu.com/bonzavoyage

PS If you guys know anyone who is about to embark on a gap year experience, can you please point them in the direction of my book as I think it will prove to be quite useful.