The Blind Traveler's Blog

Post-birthday

abledan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:08:31 +0000

Ok, I just entered my 52nd year (birthday 51 was yesterday). Time to get something done. I’ve started thinking about, and writing, a new Douglas Abledan short story. As of yet it is untitled, but I know it will take place in the rehab hospital shortly after Douglas is shot and blinded. Now, rather than just being a patient, he has to learn about his new, dark world and how to live in it. So, anyone with any suggestions please feel free to leave a comment. What kind of paces should I put Douglas through? Is it too soon to give him a mystery to solve?

Tagged: mystery, new douglas, paces, rehab hospital, short story

Wednesdays

abledan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:49:48 +0000

What is it about Wednesdays that makes a person slow down? I’m sitting here trying to think about what I want to write next. Alas, my brain is in full-blown revolt. I have a thread coming together for the next Abledan book, but it is still only a tiny thread. Keep finding new information about Antarctica and new technologies for the blind (like a “smart” white cane complete with cell phone) that I think would be cool for the new book, but that’s as far as I’ve gotten so far. I’m thinking I need a vacation, but who can afford that these days.

Tagged: antarctica, new technologies for the blind, wednesdays, white cane

Reviews

abledan — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:09:28 +0000

I keep getting wonderful reviews for Blind Traveler’s Blues, and I am thrilled about that. I’ve also set up a Douglas Abledan group on Facebook where I invite conversation about my books, my characters, and blindness in general. So, come visit, please.

Getting reviewed

abledan — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:27:21 +0000

Since my second book, Blind Traveler’s Blues, came out I have gone back to those who reviewed my first book, Blind Traveler Down a Dark River, and found that, over time their rules have changed. Some no longer review anything but dead tree books. Others now charge huge fees for reviews. In a changing world where more and more books are being published in Ebook form neither of these two models makes much sense to me. What is your opinion? Comments welcome!

A new ebook is born

abledan — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:52:50 +0000

Ok my dear readers you’ve asked for it and now here it is. Your wait for the sequel to Blind Traveler Down a Dark River is almost over! On Monday, October 24, 2011 you will be able to acquire your very own ebook copy of BLIND TRAVELER’S BLUES.

Meet the Blind Traveler

abledan — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:19:15 +0000

Have you met the Blind Traveler? His name is Douglas Abledan. He is a blind man, a software designer who has a tendancy to stumble onto murders that need solving. If you haven’t read my first novel, Blind Traveler Down a Dark River don’t fret. Douglas is about to embark on another adventure that is sure to get nasty. Blind Traveler’s Blues is coming SOON to a Kindle near you. Please check it out. Help Douglas solve the crime!

New reviews

abledan — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:18:59 +0000

I am thrilled that my first book, Blind Traveler Down a Dark River is still getting great reviews years after it was published. Please check out the newest two on Two Lips Reviews (http://www.twolipsreviews.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6118&Itemid=36) and The World of Books (http://worldofbookreviews.blogspot.com/2011/05/review-blind-traveler-down-dark-river.html)

A New Story

abledan — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:21:47 +0000

I am about to come out with a new Douglas Abledan short story.

Tagged: abledan, beginnings, blind, IFF, rehab

The man behind the Blind Traveler

abledan — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:18:14 +0000

I’ve been honored with an interview on Jen Wylie’s Blog. Check it out and learn more about me and my work at http://jlwylie.wordpress.com/2011/03/09/interview-with-author-robert-bennett/

A call for help

abledan — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:09:08 +0000

What is it like to be blind? What does the world feel like? What does it smell like? These are questions I constantly need to ask myself as I write about my blind protagonist, Douglas Abledan. I could use help in answering these questions. I’m officially inviting people to become part of my creative process. Tell me what new mysteries you think a blind man can solve. Tell me what challenges a blind detective might have that a seeing person might not. What tools would be useful to him and what tools wouldn’t be? While I am asking for feedback, I must mention that I reserve the right to accept or reject any ideas I receive. Also, any ideas submitted become the property of Robert Bennett and Enabling Words and may be used without compensation. So, now, let the conversation begin.

Tagged: blind, challenges, ideas, protagonist, smell, taste