writing fiction, organic agriculture, agroecology and "foodie" issues, surfing & kayaking, marine science, natural history & the environment, art, wine, music & dance, alternative health and healing practices, transitional communities & alternative lifestyles, political economics, history, spirituality & enlightenment, social justice and gender equality, Pachamama and indigenous issues, immigration, social media, new media, erotic romance, sf, ya, paranormal, mystery/thrillers, fantasy