Tim is a freelance copywriter and author of DigiDrifter blog. Tim published his first non-fiction book, Goodbye Office, Hello World! Find Freedom, Work From Anywhere and Travel the World, in 2022. He aims to publish his first novel, Hello Stranger, in 2023.
Drink Spiked in Colombia: How I Survived the Devil's Breath
Hello again!
What is the Devil's Breath, you ask?
Only the worst drug to ever exist. The same poison that was used to spike my drink.
While on a first date.
Which nearly killed me!
You can read all about it here:
How I Survived the Devil's Breath: Drink Spiking Scopolamine drug in Colombia
What I'm up to
Currently working remotely and writing from Boracay Island in the Philippines. It is home of White Beach, which consistently gets rated as one of the best beaches in the world. Here is a photo of my second office here, the Starbucks rooftop on White Beach.
Philippines is no longer as affordable as it used to be, but I cannot complain. And not many cafes offer WIFI, not on Boracay anyway. Even in the Starbucks I have to hotspot. Smart 5G SIM card has been a life saver on the island.
Where I'm at writing wise
Currently writing third draft of my novel after receiving extensive edits from my editor. To say it's hard work is a massive understatement. Working full time remotely as a writer and then writing/editing more after hours is, well, draining to say the least.
But I'm determined to finish this book!
Here's a new cover and title. Feel free to send me feedback, even if you think it sucks.
What's next?
That's about it for now. Probably stay in Boracay at least another three months then who knows... possibly Spain.
I hope to self-publish the above book by June. All subscribers will be offered it for free for a limited time on launch, will keep you posted.
In the meantime, read the story about my worst date ever; it's quite entertaining (as scary AF).
Until then,
Be free!
Timothy
Tim Roberts
Tim is a freelance copywriter and author of DigiDrifter blog. Tim published his first non-fiction book, Goodbye Office, Hello World! Find Freedom, Work From Anywhere and Travel the World, in 2022. He aims to publish his first novel, Hello Stranger, in 2023.
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