EP 134 The author who bases her books on her expat life, the new cheap trip planner & avoiding disease when you travel

About this episode

Andrea Barton discusses her journey from electrical engineer to award-winning author, inspired by her expat experiences.

Andrea Barton started her career as an electrical engineer, but when her husband was offered a job overseas, it changed the entire course of her career. Now award-winning author of the Jade Riley Mysteries, owner of a book editing company called Brightside Story Studio, and Vice President of the Mansfield Readers & Writers festival, Andrea bases all her books on the places she has lived around the world. From Nigeria, the US and Qatar to Melbourne, we chat about why these destinatio...

People in this episode

Hosts: Belinda Jackson, Kirstie Bedford

Guest: Andrea Barton

Topics covered

• expat life
• travel writing
• mystery novels
• disease prevention
• trip planning

Keywords

• expat
• author
• mystery
• travel
• disease prevention
• trip planner
• writing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brightside Story Studio, Mansfield Readers & Writers festival

Places: Nigeria, US, Qatar, Melbourne

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