D G Kaye

Have Bags, Will Travel: Trips and Tales - Memoirs of an Over-packer D G Kaye

Publisher Marketing: "An honest MUST-READ memoir (psst...it WILL fit in your carry-on tote or purse!) filled with solid advice for the uninitiated and nostalgia for the seasoned traveler. An endearing whirlwind jaunt with the humor, wit, and good ol' common sense we've come to expect from the fiery-haired shopaholic author, D. G. Kaye!"-Deborah A. Bowman, advanced clinical psychological hypnotherapist (ACPH), author of the Denny Ryder Paranormal Crime Series "Travel, shopping, fabulous locations-and an insider tip on where to buy the best-priced designer shoes. What more could a girl want?"-Deborah Jay, author of the epic fantasy The Prince's Man and Desprite Measures, a Caledonian Sprite urban fantasy D. G. Kaye is back, and as she reflects on some of her more memorable vacations and travel snags, she finds herself constantly struggling to keep one step ahead of the ever-changing guidelines of the airlines-with her overweight luggage in tow. Her stories alert us to some of the pitfalls of being an obsessive shopper, especially when it comes time for D. G. to bring her treasures home, and remind us of the simpler days when traveling was a breeze. In her quest to keep from tipping the scales, D. G. strives to devise new tricks to fit everything in her suitcases on each trip. Why is she consistently a target for Canada customs on her return journeys? D. G.'s witty tales take us from airports, to travel escapades with best friends, to reflections on how time can change the places we hold dear in our hearts. Her memories will entertain and have you reminiscing about some of your own most treasured journeys-and perhaps make you contemplate revamping your packing strategies. Contributor Bio:  Kaye, D G D. G. Kaye is a Canadian nonfiction/memoir author. She was born, raised, and resides in Toronto, Canada. Kaye writes about her life experiences, matters of the heart and women's issues. At a young age, D. G. began keeping journals to take notes about her turbulent childhood while growing up as an emotionally neglected child. Tormented with guilt, as she grew older, D. G. was conflicted with the question of whether or not she was to remain obligated to being a faithful daughter, in debt to her narcissistic mother for giving birth to her. Her first book, Conflicted Hearts is a memoir, written about her journey to seek solace from living with guilt. D. G.'s writing relates to her experiences in life, and shares her lessons and ideas she acquired along the way. Kaye's second book, Meno-What? A Memoir, was written based on her passage through menopause. In that book, she shares her humor and wisdom on what women can expect at that time, adding some of her helpful hints for relief. D. G.'s newest book, Words We Carry focuses around women's self-esteem issues. She talks about how and why the issues evolve, how she recognized her own, and how she overcame her insecurities. Kaye writes for the woman of all ages. Her writing is easily relatable and her insights about the complexities of being a woman are expressed in her writing. Quotes: "Live Laugh Love . . . And Don't Forget to Breathe!" "For every kindness, there should be kindness in return. Wouldn't that just make the world right?"Contributor Bio:  Leduc, Talia D. G. Kaye is the author of Conflicted Hearts and Meno-What? A Memoir. She is a nonfiction writer of memoirs about life experiences, matters of the heart and women's issues.