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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, 26 August 2008

BONZA VOYAGE NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!


Dear all,


It has been a while since my last blog, but over the past couple of months things have really taken off for Bonza Voyage.

Having been on sale directly from Lulu, sales went well and feedback was excellent. As a result, it has now been made into an official book and has been taken on by Amazon and Waterstones as well as a number of other online stores! I am also in talks with Waterstones, WHSmiths, Global Gossip as well as a few smaller travel book shops who are interested in stocking it.In addition, I am going to be appearing at a book signing in Stamford in September (more details to follow soon) and have a live interview on BBC Radio Northampton at 9am on Friday 5th September 2008, so please listen out for that.




Thank you once again for all your support.

If you have any questions, please contact me - johnwatters84@gmail.com

Ciao for now


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