Ask the Author: Wesley Baker
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Wesley Baker
Yes, this is my authentic memoir based on my real experiences as a Cosmos rep on the Costa Brava in 1992. The people, places, and events are genuine - though I've changed some names to protect privacy. Every sunset, every conversation with Sofia, every chaotic coach breakdown actually happened.
Wesley Baker
Every night at exactly 3:12 a.m., the sound of my own voice whispers from the wardrobe, begging me to let it out. Last night, it said it remembered how it died.
Wesley Baker
I think I’d pack my bag and head straight to the world of The Beach by Alex Garland—before it all went sideways, of course. That hidden paradise in Thailand, untouched by tourists, where a secret community lives off the grid? It’s the ultimate backpacker fantasy—and as someone who’s always loved remote places, sun-drenched coastlines, and the sense of adventure that comes with getting truly lost, it calls to me.
I’d surf at dawn, explore the jungle by day, and sit around the fire at night swapping stories with fellow wanderers. No phones, no rush—just pure, unfiltered living. That’s the kind of fictional world I’d love to step into, even if only for a while.
I’d surf at dawn, explore the jungle by day, and sit around the fire at night swapping stories with fellow wanderers. No phones, no rush—just pure, unfiltered living. That’s the kind of fictional world I’d love to step into, even if only for a while.
Wesley Baker
This summer, I'm diving into a mix that reflects everything I love—surf travel books that take me off the beaten path, romance novels (yes, I’m a softie at heart), and the occasional gritty spy thriller or WWII action story to keep things sharp. I’ve also always had a soft spot for travel guides—real ones that give you that thrill of discovery, not just the touristy stuff.
Whether it’s following a wave-chasing journey through Indonesia, losing myself in a love story set under Mediterranean skies, or unravelling a spy plot in Cold War Europe, I want every book to feel like a passport stamp. And if there’s a beautifully written travel guide nearby, you can bet I’ll read it cover to cover like a novel.
Whether it’s following a wave-chasing journey through Indonesia, losing myself in a love story set under Mediterranean skies, or unravelling a spy plot in Cold War Europe, I want every book to feel like a passport stamp. And if there’s a beautifully written travel guide nearby, you can bet I’ll read it cover to cover like a novel.
Wesley Baker
Looking back, there’s one thread that still lingers in my mind—the brief reappearance of someone I once knew deeply, years after we had parted ways under strange circumstances. It happened in a foreign city, far from where we first met. A glance, a pause, a moment that left me questioning if it was really her. There were no words exchanged, just a look and the feeling that something had been left unfinished, perhaps deliberately.
The mystery is: was she following her own path, or was our encounter more than coincidence? I never found out. But that fleeting, haunting moment has stayed with me ever since, and it could easily become the emotional core of a novel about timing, fate, and the quiet power of what’s left unsaid.
The mystery is: was she following her own path, or was our encounter more than coincidence? I never found out. But that fleeting, haunting moment has stayed with me ever since, and it could easily become the emotional core of a novel about timing, fate, and the quiet power of what’s left unsaid.
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