People often imagine authors hunched over a desk, scribbling in silence. Idyllic, right? My reality of my writing life in the Panamanian cloud forest? Not exactly what you might imagine. I live on a mountainside in Panama with, Dianne, my life partner and heart throb. Our mornings start with feeding Cat (a very vocal rescue kitty), organizing our coffee farm employees, and French pressing a perfect pot of our own Café Mariposa Azul. Then comes [...]
Interview with Elizabeth Worley Panama Feminist Noir Thriller Author In this candid interview, Elizabeth Worley shares the extraordinary journey that led her from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to the misty highlands of Panama. At 50, she completely reinvented her life—moving abroad, buying a coffee farm, coming out as gay, and embracing her dream of becoming an author. With humor, honesty, and unflinching insight, Worley talks about the twists, challenges, and triumphs that [...]
Resilience, Mystery, and Grit When I set out to write Chasing Tropical Ice, I wanted to craft a story that resonates on multiple levels—thrilling readers with a gripping feminist thriller while also highlighting the resilience of women and the intricacies of human relationships. Augusta and Kaye, the protagonists of my novel, embody these qualities, making them not just survivors but fighters for justice and truth. Strong Female Protagonists: Augusta and Kaye Augusta, a former [...]
