Panama adventurer turns trip to dollars

Most writers don't support themselves with their writing, but it can be a way to earn a few extra dollars and perhaps deduct your travels. Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting author Jim Jaillet in Quartzsite yesterday. He has successfully combined writing and travel.

Jim helped organize a 2004 RV trip through Mexico and Central America to the Panama Canal. People enjoyed his e-mails about his trip so much they kept saying, "You should write a book." So he did. Panama or Bust is the account of that trip. Then people wanted to know how he did it, so Central America The New RVing Frontier! How To Take An RV Into Mexico And Central America, Enjoy Countless Cultural Experiences And Return Alive! is the result.

Jim is a trained speaker so promoting his book comes naturally. Here in Quartzsite he gave a presentation at the library while being filmed by the Retirement Living Channel and was interviewed at the big RV show by RV Dream radio. Promotion does take time and work and Jim is planning a return trip to Central America in 2008. He may not get rich, but he is having fun! See his Web site, Panama or Bust for more about Jim and his books.

For information on Jaimie Hall's recently revised book, Support Your RV LIfestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, 2nd ed., see RVBookstore.com