It’s August 13th. For most people, it’s just another random Thursday… but here in this stuffy little apartment in Ljubljana, it’s a Very Big Day Indeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, after 18 months of excitement and terror, validation and self-doubt, tears and… more tears, and the hardest I’ve ever seen anyone work, Lauren’s book is officially out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, “How Not to Travel the World: Adventures of a Disaster-Prone Backpacker”<\/em> was released around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, I’m the proudest I’ve ever been of my incredible girlfriend.<\/strong>
I’ll freely admit, it’s been a rough road to get here. The traditional publishing process usually takes three years or more, from submitting proposals through writing the manuscript and several rounds of editing, to the physical book showing up in stores. Even with that timeline, most authors suffer from major stress, anxiety and sleepless nights the whole way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Lauren’s gone from start to finish in 18 months, and it’s been tough. Incredibly tough, on her mental and physical health, finances and ambitions, and on our relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n