Delighted to share the news of the latest release by Jacqueline Lambert…
Building The Beast: How (Not) To Build An Overland Camper (The Wayward Truck Book 1) – On pre-order for April 26th.
About the book
A Vintage Truck: An Amateur Team: An Immovable Deadline – The Comic Memoir of a Crazy Idea Awarded a Readers’ Favorite 5* Seal!
In this captivating true story, join an intrepid married couple as they take another wild leap into the world of nomadic living.
Four years previously, Jackie and Mark gave up work to embark on a permanent road trip with four dogs. However, one Friday the 13th, forces beyond their control cause them to throw caution to the wind and buy a 30-year-old army truck sight unseen from the internet.
Their goal: to create an expedition truck fit to drive overland to Mongolia.
Follow them as they dive headfirst into the daunting but thrilling task of converting this rugged vehicle into a perfect off-grid tiny house on wheels.
Yet their first ever DIY van conversion proves to be a rollercoaster ride, when they sell their house to fund the build, and Friday the 13th comes back to haunt them.
Is their confidence that, ‘there’s always a solution,’ misplaced?
With their relationship, sanity, and finances on the line, can they navigate the pitfalls of their first-ever build and avoid becoming homeless?
Filled with quirky van life friends and unexpected twists, this is an inspiring tale of perseverance, friendship, and finding the courage to conquer the challenges that face those who dare to chase their dreams.
* The Beast made a guest appearance on Ben Fogle’s New Lives In The Wild
Some early reviews for the book.
“The trials and tribulations of building a home on six wheels, told with laughter and insight… a must read – even if it’s just to stop you making the same mistakes!” Maximilian Sam, Award-Winning Author
“This book is a fantastic look at designing a unique project and going for it with humor and perseverance. If one is tired of another ‘chucking it all and renovating an old house’ story, this is a quixotic twist that will keep you entertained.” Kari Iverson Lane
“Hugely inspirational, because I think many would have just given up trying, with all the things they had to put in place to get their dream of owning and converting The Beast off the ground. What a story – and a fabulously entertaining book/read.” Julie Haigh, Goodreads Librarian and Top 1,000 Amazon reviewer.
Head over to pre-order the book for April 26th: Amazon UK – And: Amazon US
Other books by Jacqueline Lambert
Read the reviews and buy the books: author.to/JLambert – Follow Jacqueline: Goodreads – Blog: Worldwide Walkies – Facebook: Jacqueline Lambert Author – Twitter: @JLambertAuthor
About Jacqueline Lambert
Jacqueline (Jackie) Lambert is an award-winning travel writer, adventure traveller, and dogmother, who loves history and curious facts.
B.C. (Before Canines) she hurtled, slid, submerged and threw herself off bits of every continent except Antarctica. Even though she was single at the time, she asked for – and was granted – ‘maternity leave’ to backpack around Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand.
A.D. (After Dog), with husband Mark, she gave up work to become an Adventure Caravanner. With The Fab Four, their four pups in tow, their stated aim is: To Boldly Go Where No Van Has Gone Before.
Jackie has published six light-hearted memoirs about her travels since quitting work: Fur Babies in France, Dog on the Rhine, Dogs ‘n’ Dracula, It Never Rains But It Paws, To Hel In A Hound Cart, and Pups on Piste.
Her new series of books will chronicle her Brexit-busting plan to convert a 24.5-tonne army truck and drive to Mongolia.
A keen off piste skier and windsurfer, Jackie is the wordsmith behind her own travel blog, http://www.WorldWideWalkies.com. She has contributed to several anthologies, and also writes articles and posts for publications such as Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Newsletter and Dog Friendly Magazine.
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you are leaving with some books.. thanks Sally.
Not a truck, but definitly know of quite a few people who have converted a bus. (Double -decker and single -decker).
We also took out bus to training rallies and slept on the bus using it as a base. (I blame Sir Cliff Richard for getting me started – that and living in a caravan for the first four years of my life!)
But I doubt I’d ever do it now… I’ll just stick to children’s bus stories I think.
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I loved Summer holiday and would happily convert a bus.. trouble is these days you need an HGV to drive them.. ♥
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No, you don’t need to have a HGV but you do need training.
I have ‘Grandfather Rights’ to drive a bus… inherited from my Playbus days. (So I’m a Grandad – and a Nanny too lol!)
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Great to hear.. slightly different here on the licence and even campervans come with some restrictions.. ♥
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It sounds fabulous. Good luck to Jacqueline and thanks, Sally!
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Thanks Olga ♥
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Of course I had to download a copy with a blurb like that! Congrats to Jackie on her upcoming new release! Hugs ❤
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Great thanks Debby.. I am sure an entertaining read.. ♥
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No doubts! ❤
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That should be a fun book. I have now met the famous four dogs. King’s Park Drive in Bournemouth is popular for strange vehicles of all sorts to park, people live in horse boxes etc! I walk that way to my sports centre and one day I saw a huge green vehicle, could that be THE army truck, Jaqueline back home in Bournemouth? An exchange of comments on my blog confirmed it was and one day I saw four familiar dogs walking towards me and with her six foot six husband it was not hard to guess it was Jaqueline!
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How wonderful Janet and it is wonderful when we meet our online friends in person..hugsx
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Sounds like a great read, with many advices also for me. My oldest dream is restructuring an old military vehicle to a full functional camper. hugsx Michael
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Thanks very much Michael, and perhaps after reading this book you might pick that dream of yours back up…hugsx
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Fascinating! I think I have to grab this just to see what they did to it. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Sally and congrats to Jackie and her hubby!
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Thanks very much Jan ♥
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This sounds like a fun and fantastic read! Congratulations and good luck to Jackie on her new book. Thanks for sharing, Sally. Have a good week. Hugs 🤗💕😊
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Thanks very much Harmony and enjoy your week too.. ♥♥
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Can’t wait to read it
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Fantastic thanks Sabina. x
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Congrats to Jackie on her latest book! Looks great!
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Thanks very much Darlene ♥
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Thank you so much, Darlene! 🙂
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I’ve been reading their blog (it is a very exciting blog) and I’ve pre-ordered this book a couple of weeks ago. I am so looking forward to reading it.
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Wonderful Thomas, a modern day adventure story.. hugs
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Thank you so much, Thomas!
It’s always lovely to see you interacting with my blog. I’m so glad you enjoy it. 🙂
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Sounds like a wild ride! All the best to Jackie for her new release! Sharing to help spread the word.
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Thanks very much Liz and have a wonderful week.. hugsx
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You’re welcome, Sally.
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Thank you so much for sharing, Liz. I know you appreciate how hard it is to be noticed in a crowded marketplace!
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You’re welcome, Jackie! I sure do know how tough it is to get noticed in a crowded marketplace!
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What fun!
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I agree Joy have a lovely week ♥
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Thank you, Joy!
Have a great week!
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This sounds wonderful!
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It is a challenge but clearly with amazing rewards on the road.. ♥
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You’re right – it’s always good to keep an eye on the prize – life on the road! 🙂
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Thank you. It was certainly an adventure… 🙂
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Sounds like a fun read, Sally. . Congratulations to Jacqueline
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Thanks very much John.. Happy Monday hugsx
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Thank you, John!
If you do read it, I hope you enjoy it 🙂
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😁
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