In a touching exploration of a life enriched by wanderlust, Nokomis author Autumn Carolynn invites readers to journey with her in her first book "Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer's Tales of Wanderlust." Carolynn reflecting on her travels to 30 countries over the course of 30 years. From her early experiences as a student abroad to her roles as a flight attendant and travel agent, she brings the reader on a journey of personal growth, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to embrace the unknown.
Carolynn is an award-winning travel photographer and owns Autumn Carolynn Photography.
When did you start writing the book?
I traveled to a new country, England, in the fall of 2013. I was studying abroad in Canterbury and finishing my major in English Literature. Classes were on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with my time offbeing Friday-Monday. I decided to take advantage of the long weekends, and developed a goal to visit 13 countries in 13 weeks. Each weekend I would travel to a new country, recording everything that happened in my travel journal. Little did I know about 10 years later, that journal would be used to kick off my first book!
After each trip I'd take, I'd come home to record the travels in my journal. I continued this practice being a flight attendant, travel agent, and further. However, actually sitting down to record each entry started the summer of 2020. It took countless rewrites, edits and additions into the book that were consistent between 2020 through the end of 2023.
What would you like readers to know?
In my book, I also discuss mental health and how my life changed as I grew older due to being bullied as a kid. I learned how to get help, which I discuss in my book. I wanted to let readers know that it is okay to ask for help when you're struggling.
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