{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8dbb4cae-1b0e-4001-b986-bd956560c6b9/44a1aabc-03f6-4ec6-b7ed-0fae48c6fc6f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Alastair Humphreys, author of 'My Midsummer Morning' - Adventurer, Author and Podcaster talks about journalling, strange editing, and the freedom of storytelling.","description":"<p>Alastair Humphreys is one of the country's greatest adventurers. As well as expeditions like cycling around the world, walking across India and rowing the Atlantic, Alastair was named as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year for his pioneering work on the concept of&nbsp;'microadventures', encouraging people to get outside and out of their comfort-zone.</p><p><br></p><p>He has written ten books about his adventures. During this episode, we talk about 'My Midsummer Morning', his journey busking across Spain with a violin, little musical talent, and inspiration from Laurie Lee.</p><p><br></p><p>We chat about his strange methods of editing, why he's quite routined and regimented, and why deep down... he hates writing.</p><p><br></p><p>You can grab a copy of 'My Midsummer Morning', here - https://amzn.to/35Ewec0</p><p>Also, listen to Alastair's fantastic podcasts, here - https://alastairhumphreys.com/living-adventurously-podcast-an-introduction/</p><p><br></p><p>Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, if you can, and support us on Patreon - patreon.com/writersroutine</p><p><br></p><p>@writerspod</p><p>writersroutine.com</p>","author_name":"Dan Simpson"}