Distance Doesn’t Matter

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“Passion is what makes life interesting, what ignites our soul, drives our curiosity, fuels our love and carries our friendship, stimulates our intellect, and pushes our limit…A passion for life is contagious and uplifting.” – Jon Krakauer

I have a handful of close friends that prove that distance doesn’t matter. Whether we’ve been separated by space or time, whenever we get together it feels like only a moment has passed.

Distance also doesn’t matter when talking with the delightful author and blogger Darlene Foster. In the latest episode of the HoTM podcast, Episode 107: Travel and Adventure Vicki Atkinson and I were able to connect with Darlene from her home in Spain. Her warmth, energy and delight were just as palpable as if she was next door.

Darlene shares how she started writing her young adult series featuring Amanda Ross. It’s such a great story that captures so well the struggle for tone and perspective. And how once that key is unlocked we can keep on building!

She brings us the magic, the mystery, and discovery  that come with travel and tweens. The delight of being unencumbered enough to not be afraid to see where things lead.

Darlene does such a beautiful job of writing about travel and adventure because she lives a life of travel and adventure. She tells us what it’s like to be bi-continental and why money should not be the limiting factor.

She is so inspirational. I know you’ll agree as you listen to how she reminds us to make our dreams come true. Darlene’s story is so compelling. She beautifully shows us how to attach to goals and just keep moving.

We’re confident you’ll love the scenic and beautiful places we explore as we talk about dreams, travel and adventure!

We know you’ll love it!

Search (and subscribe!) for Sharing the Heart of the Matter on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or Pocket Casts OR Listen to it from your computer on Anchor: Episode 107: Writing and Adventure with Darlene Foster

Episode 107 transcript

AND subscribe to our YouTube channel to see a video clip of each story: @SharingtheHeartoftheMatter.

Links for this Episode:

Darlene’s website: https://www.darlenefoster.ca/

Darlene’s blog: https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/

Darlene’s books on Amazon

More Amanda Books to our Library from Jennie Fitzkee on A Teacher’s Reflections

From the hosts:

Vicki’s book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue; Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/

My book about my beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith

(featured photo from Pexels)

39 thoughts on “Distance Doesn’t Matter”

  2. A good time to read children’s books and listen to Jiminy Cricket sing “When You wish Upon a Star.” For children of all ages, indeed, and in hope.

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  3. Darlene is charming and so witty and down to earth. I love how she came up with the concept of the book. I know about Darlene through a longtime blogging friend, a teacher from the east coast, Jennie Fitzkee ,who is a huge fan of Darlene’s and recently wrote about her, her books and how much she loves them. I’m going to follow Darlene myself now, and look forward to even more Amanda adventures!

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  4. I like Darlene, too. She and her Amanda books seem to pop up all over blogland and that is cool. So fun when bloggers who know bloggers overlap in their interconnections.

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  10. It’s true, distance doesn’t matter. As we chatted, it felt like we were in a coffee shop together discussing things near and dear to our hearts. Thanks so much for the interview and the wonderful questions. I had never thought about the benefits of being bi-continental.

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  13. This sounds like a delightful conversation, Wynne. I look forward to listening to it later.

    There is something so freeing and joyful about traveling and seeing the world, especially from the vantage point of youth and their adventurous spirit. And what a delight to be able to be bi-continental. Inspirational indeed. Can’t wait to learn more!

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  14. Thoroughly enjoyed the discussion and left a lengthy comment over at The Heart of the Matter. Well done, Vicki, Wynne, and Darlene!

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  15. What a delight to hear Darlene share her start and insights of Darlene our forever 12 year old that brings so much into fruition for the young and old. Love all of her travel tales and joy of exploring the world and the wonderment that she brings to the children! I can just imagine her eyes meeting theirs and their faces lighting up! Great podcast “girls”!!!! 🤗💗

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  18. I truly enjoyed this conversation with Darlene, and learning how her Amanda series came to be. I love reading about Amanda’s adventures while also doing some traveling. 🙂 Congrats, Wynne, Vicki, and Darlene on a great podcast. xoxo

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