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There's a reason Iceland is called the land of fire and ice.  I didn't fully understand that until the day the wind tried to throw my daughter off a waterfall. Volcanic Fields and Tipped-Over Motorhomes We were navigating the south tip of Iceland, heading toward Dettifoss  through endless fields of volcanic lava that stretched as far as the eye could see - in a Go Campervan .  The landscape was otherworldly—like driving on Mars, except Mars probably has better weather. A real

Ah yes, the author signing — that mythical event where we imagine ourselves basking in the glow of literary fame. Fans lined up out the door, clutching our books to their chests, ready to gush, “You changed my life!” Cute. Let’s talk about reality. The life of an author, eh? Expectation: Rockstar Treatment You picture yourself sitting at a sleek table with a spotlight overhead, sipping free lattes while your pen glides across stacks of books. Reality: You’re wedged between a