Focal Point with Paul Zizka
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The master of outdoor adventure and deep sky photography...Paul Zizka! In this episode of Focal Point Paul gives us some tips and tricks of deep sky photography, how to get the shot, and we chat about his latest book Spirits in the Sky.
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Have dog, will travel with Lesley Choyce
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Lesley Choyce is a 70-year-old year-round North Atlantic surfer, the godfather of transcendental wood-splitting, and the award-winning author of over 100 books. His wife, Linda, a former high school principal who has fearlessly commandeered knives from teenage malcontents, usually guides her husband away from quixotic quests, but she is fully on board for this one. As for Kelty, the couple’s West Highland terrier, he’s always ready to give up on chewing shoes and chasing pheasants for something more exciting. Join the Choyces as they hurtle around the U.K. in search of history (all kinds),...
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Focal Point with John E. Marriott
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In the second episode of our Focal Point mini series, we talk to internationally renowned wildlife photographer, John E. Marriot about his book . The Kootenay Wolves chronicles Marriott’s tenacious efforts hiking, snowshoeing, and hiding silently in camouflage for hundreds of days to document these wary wolves and their tenuous hold in a home range rife with danger, including tourist traffic, transport trucks, trophy hunters, and trappers. Marriott not only watched this family thrive against all odds but also saw and photographed some truly astonishing behaviours rarely documented...
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Why women are dominating the world of adventure travel
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The future of travel is female! Well, technically that future is already here. Rad women are dominating the travel industry more than ever. What's driving thrill-seeking women run with what was in the past a traditionally male-dominated space? This time on Think Outside we talk to a panel of adventurous female travellers (Meghan J. Ward, Lisa Duncan, and Ella Harvey) to talk about writing their travel memoirs, what's driving thrill-seeking women to seek out grand adventures more and more, and some of the ethical considerations of adventure travel. Your adventure travel reading list! All three...
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How to get your book published
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Writing a book? Mystified about the publishing industry and/or how to get published? How do you find the right publisher? What are they looking for? How does the royalty structure work? Do I need an agent? What's the difference between self-publishing and finding a publisher? All of these questions and more are answered by our panel in this latest episode. We'll talk about the acquisition process, submissions, the author/publisher relationship and answer your burning questions!
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Promoting your book with Bill Arnott
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Probably one of the most mystifying things about publishing a book is how to market it. You've put your heart and soul into writing, editing, design, layout...and now you have to get it out into the world. It's not easy to toot your own horn! In this episode of Think Outside we chat with author and master of authentic self-promotion, Bill Arnott, to answer some common questions and to hear his tips and tricks for getting the word out about your book. Find Bill's books here: Boost your productivity with MagicMind and use code RMB20 for 40% off your subscription here: https://magicmind.co/
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Love Your Local Bookstore!
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April 30 is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! A day to celebrate indie bookstores and to recognize the vital role that they play in the Canadian publishing ecosystem. We spoke with some indie bookstores last year and then caught up with them again this year to find out how they've been navigating the Covid 19 pandemic and some of their successes and challenges over the past couple years. Thanks to Chris Hall (McNally Robinson), Jessica Walker (Munro's Books), and Zoe Grams (Upstart & Crow) for sharing with us! munrosbooks.com mcnallyrobinson.com upstartandcrow.com
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Focal Point with George Webber
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This is the first episode in our "Focal Point" mini series featuring RMB photographers! George Webber is a renowned documentary photographer and has been featured in high profile magazines like Canadian Geographic, the New York Times, American Photo, and more. His latest book, Borrowed Time: Calgary 1976 – 2019 is a look at the complexities and dichotomies of the city of Calgary as it’s grown over the past 45 years. We sat down with George to talk a bit about his approach to documentary photography, his inspiration, and what it means to preserve these pieces of Calgary history...
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Tracking Lions with Jon Turk
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Jon Turk is easily one of North America’s most accomplished adventurers. Lucky for us, he likes to write about his adventures. Especially lucky for us, he sat down with us to chat about his new book Tracking Lions, Myth, and Wilderness in Samburu!
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Shop Talk: RMB Publishing Panel
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In this episode we’re going to zoom out a bit and take a look at Rocky Mountain Books as a whole! Take a peek behind the curtain, meet the team and learn about how a book goes from manuscript to the shelf!
info_outlineThe future of travel is female! Well, technically that future is already here. Rad women are dominating the travel industry more than ever. What's driving thrill-seeking women run with what was in the past a traditionally male-dominated space?
This time on Think Outside we talk to a panel of adventurous female travellers (Meghan J. Ward, Lisa Duncan, and Ella Harvey) to talk about writing their travel memoirs, what's driving thrill-seeking women to seek out grand adventures more and more, and some of the ethical considerations of adventure travel.
Your adventure travel reading list! All three of these amazing books are available wherever books are sold:
Lights to Guide Me Home by Meghan J. Ward
Chasing Africa by Lisa Duncan
A Time of Light and Shadow by Ella Harvey