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Stephen R. Marriott

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Stephen R. Marriott is an Amazon bestselling author of literary fiction exploring self-discovery, coming of age, and the paths that change us.

His books are for readers who believe the best stories happen when you leave the map behind. Think transformative journeys through unfamiliar territory, where strangers become guides and detours become destiny.

Marriott's own detour started in 2012 when he walked away from London stockbroking to spend a month crossing Spain on the Camino de Santiago. That pilgrimage inspired his debut novella Candyfloss Guitar and changed everything about how he saw the world.

Since then, he's travelled to 50+ countries, collecting stories the way some people collect postcards. His books—from The Reluctant Pilgrim trilo
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Stephen R. Marriott I walked the Camino de Santiago in the summer of 2012 and like on all great pilgrimages: tales, inspiration, life and community take place along the r…moreI walked the Camino de Santiago in the summer of 2012 and like on all great pilgrimages: tales, inspiration, life and community take place along the road to Santiago de Compostela. Stories and ideas blossomed like the fauna around me. With every step a new page formed in my head and by the end of the journey Candyfloss Guitar, my debut novella, was demanding to be written. (less)
Stephen R. Marriott Hi Mary, How are you? Seems quite a while since our authors's Camino evening at Travelling Through! Still nice memories.
Thanks for Camino book recomme…more
Hi Mary, How are you? Seems quite a while since our authors's Camino evening at Travelling Through! Still nice memories.
Thanks for Camino book recommendation, I'll check it out. As for book recommendations, I'm currently reading Vagabonding by Rolf Potts - which is an easy read and really reminds you of the differences between being a tourist and a traveller - i.e. avoiding unnecessary baggage and making the most of your travel experiences. I believe Travelling Through has a copy.(less)
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“Laughing, the man replied, “I’ve been following you, you’ve been following the pilgrims in front of you, and they’ve been following in the footsteps of a million more pilgrims before them.”
Stephen Marriott, Candyfloss Guitar

“The road become shorter when you know yourself, but you've got to travel down that long road first.”
Stephen Marriott, Candyfloss Guitar

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“The road become shorter when you know yourself, but you've got to travel down that long road first.”
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Stephen Marriott Candyfloss Guitar by Stephen Marriott
You're invited to meet an exciting new voice in travel fiction: learn how a journey across Spain on the historic Camino de Santiago inspired a book. Expect enlightening anecdotes, Spanish history and transformational stories in the cultural comforts of Travelling Through, an award-winning bookshop.
Date: Wednesday, February 3
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Travelling Through Bookshop
131 Lower Marsh
London SE1 7AE
RSVP: FB Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/19786...


Stephen Marriott Before the snow comes check out Autumn in the Alps and a fantastic walk that gave me much creativity and writing inspiration; In the footsteps of Hermann Hesse:
http://bit.ly/CrunchingLeaves


Stephen Marriott Friends, The official trailer for Candyfloss Guitar, my debut book is here! Candyfloss Guitar is a tale of music, ghosts and self-discovery on the Camino de Santiago. https://youtu.be/o2FQL9PSRf8
Feedback most welcome :)
Candyfloss Guitar by Stephen Marriott


Stephen Marriott Hi Friends, I've just shared my travel tips. Number 1 is Avoid Museums!

http://www.marriottsquest.com/blog/my...


Stephen Marriott Latest blog piece: The best places to stay on The Camino de Santiago. Enjoy!
http://www.marriottsquest.com/blog/th...


Stephen Marriott Hello Friends
Introducing my new travel blog and podcast show: http://www.marriottsquest.com/home/
Hope you enjoy the journey and all feedback good or bad most welcome :)


Stephen Marriott Candyfloss Guitar by Stephen Marriott
I have to be happy, more than 100 people graciously braved a windswept Monday night in London and attended my debut book launch party for Candyfloss Guitar!
Look out for a blog piece on self-publishing and promoting your book. Initial tip though: bring a fountain pen to your signing!
Buen Camino!
Stephen


Stephen Marriott Hi Friends
Happy Christmas and Happy New Inspiring New Year!
Just wanted to say that is was so gracious of you to become my friend in the year as well as receiving reviews from some of you on my debut novella, Candyfloss Guitar. It means a lot to me.
Happy planning and activating your reading and writing visions for the year ahead....
Steve


message 1: by Stephen (last edited Sep 08, 2014 01:52AM)

Stephen Marriott Hi Friends, my new book Candyfloss Guitar launches today. So as to build interest/feedback and of course to celebrate its launch I'm giving it away free on Amazon this week (Mon-Saturday 13th Sep). So if you're a Kindle owner please download from Amazon and review. I'd be eternally grateful, as I really need the feedback given it's my first published story.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Candyfloss-Gu...


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