Category Archives: Annie’s Books

A Cruiser’s Wine Cellar: Article in SAIL Magazine’s 50th Anniversary Edition!

Posted on February 3, 2020 by anniedike

I probably had way too much fun writing this one!  Go on … ask me how many bags of wine we can stow in our “cruiser’s wine cellar!” ; )  We interrupt our regularly-scheduled Bahamas broadcast for this fun announcement! … Continue reading →

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Sailor Up! A Bitchin’ Article in Cruising Outpost

Posted on February 26, 2019 by anniedike

Dang, who’s that chick at the helm?  This is so fun to share followers.  Bob Bitchin’ published another one of my articles in the Spring 2019 edition of Cruising Outpost.  What a fabulous honor!  Please go pick up a copy to … Continue reading →

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BV 7 (VIDEO): Christmas Kiting at Pensacola Cay

Posted on February 22, 2018 by anniedike

I mean, with the name “Pensacola,” we had to at least stop and see.  And then we decided December 25th it shall be!  Merry Christmas in blog time followers!  I hope you all are enjoying our Bahamas Voyage vicariously.  Fun … Continue reading →

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Pack Smart, Pack Safe & Book Giveaway #3

Posted on December 1, 2017 by anniedike

“Thru-hulls?  Oh, hush!  Nothing goes through my hull.”  You gotta love Mitch!  And every other new boat owner out there who is in that particular stage of boat-buying grief: Denial. When he thinks he is the only person in the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Top Ten & Book Giveaway #2!

Posted on November 24, 2017 by anniedike

While it’s an exercise I truly feel we should all try to do everyday, it’s nice there’s a holiday that comes every year that really motivates you to step back, take a look at your life, and appreciate everything you … Continue reading →

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Video Annie Writes, Too?: Book Giveaway #1

Posted on November 17, 2017 by anniedike

“Why yes, yes I do!  I did long before the Tube of You.  And here’s a Writer Annie gift for you!” Okay, maybe the exchange wasn’t quite as sing-songy and rhythmic, but that’s about how it went down last weekend … Continue reading →

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First Time With a Frenchman (Article in SAIL Magazine!)

Posted on May 17, 2017 by anniedike

There she is, hot off the press! Man … I look a little TOO excited!  But, it is exciting!  Another article penned by Yours Truly, Author Annie, in SAIL Magazine, this time their Multihull Sailor edition, covering our Atlantic-crossing in … Continue reading →

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The Traveling Book

Posted on May 10, 2017 by anniedike

Funny, that title makes me think of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.  Not a terrible chick flick.  At least that blonde gal—who I believe is now the dashing Blake Lively—was not at all terrible to look at in the … Continue reading →

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I Believe in Words

Posted on April 7, 2017 by anniedike

I think we all reach a crossroads in our lives.  When somethings strikes you.  Bolts through your chest, lights your nerves on fire and smacks you right outside of your skin.  Then you’re standing there, completely exposed, wearing your true … Continue reading →

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Our New YouTube Trailer!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by anniedike

There she is: “Get Inspired. Get on Board!”  Please let me know what you think and, if you can, please help support our cause!  We hope this will help us reach and help more people out there like you who … Continue reading →

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