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Robert Downes

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Author and world traveler Robert (Bob) Downes has been inspiring readers to pursue their dreams of travel and adventure for more than three decades.
    A resident of Traverse City, Michigan, Downes, 66, is the author of three nonfiction books: "Planet Backpacker" (2008)," Biking Northern Michigan" (2014), and “I Promised You Adventure“ (2018). His historical novel, "Windigo Moon," was published by Blank Slate Press in 2017. His thriller, “Bicycle Hobo” was published in 2018 by The Wandering Press.
   A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Downes earned a B.A. in journalism from Wayne State University in Detroit in 1976. Thereafter, he worked as a reporter and editor at newspapers in metro Detroit, with a stint in hospital public relations in ...more

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Robert Downes In a word, passion. A writer should be totally on fire with the characters, plot and direction of his or her book. There have been times when I've lea…moreIn a word, passion. A writer should be totally on fire with the characters, plot and direction of his or her book. There have been times when I've leapt out of bed at 5 a.m. to write a passage that simply couldn't wait. Writers: if you're not engaged to the point of obsession with your material, chances are no one else will be either.(less)
Robert Downes Tapping into one's subconscious and being surprised at what turns up on the written page. Worst thing: the marketing and distribution process. I typic…moreTapping into one's subconscious and being surprised at what turns up on the written page. Worst thing: the marketing and distribution process. I typically rewrite my books six times or so, but that only accounts for about 20 percent of the time spent on a new book; the rest is all marketing, speaking engagements and distribution issues.(less)
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Windigo Moon: A Novel of Na...

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Bicycle Hobo

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The Wolf and The Willow

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Planet Backpacker: Across E...

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