Category Archives: Reviews

Sea Trials by Wendy Hinman: “A modern, swashbuckling adventure” — Seattle Book Review

Posted on March 7, 2017 by admin

“A modern, swashbuckling adventure, Sea Trials: Around the World with Duct Tape and Bailing Wire will quickly transport readers through a fascinating, light read out to sea aboard the Vela.” — Seattle Book Review

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Sea Trials by Wendy Hinman Earns a Kirkus Starred Review!

Posted on March 1, 2017 by admin

“. . . The author’s expressive writing captures the wonder of being at sea in all its glory. . . her engaging narrative succeeds in capturing the thrills and frustrations of this intrepid family. Taking in remarkably far-flung destinations such … Continue reading →

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Wendy Hinman announces a new book!

Posted on January 10, 2017 by admin

Award-winning author Wendy Hinman is excited to share her new book with the world.  COMING APRIL 2017 Sea Trials tells the gripping story of a family in a tireless quest to sail around the world despite daunting challenges including a … Continue reading →

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Tightwads on the Loose wins Journey Award

Posted on April 8, 2016 by admin

First Place Category Winners for the 2015 JOURNEY Awards The JOURNEY Awards writing competition recognizes emerging new talent and outstanding works in the genre of Narrative Non-fiction. The Journey Awards is a division of the Chanticleer Awards International Writing Competitions. … Continue reading →

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Tightwads on the Loose selected for WWU Literature Program

Posted on February 3, 2016 by admin

Tightwads on the Loose has been selected for the Western Washington University Literature program for Winter Quarter. Here’s the announcement. The program is about to begin. Local Literature Tightwads on the Loose by Wendy Hinman Seven years voyaging on a … Continue reading →

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Tightwads Review in Chanticleer Magazine

Posted on October 27, 2015 by admin

“Sail away with the intrepid Wendy Hinman and her humorous and ingenious insights about life at sea.” Chanticleer Reviews Wendy Hinman’s engaging book is featured in Chanticleer Magazine‘s fall issue.

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The Sailing Podcast Interviews Wendy Hinman

Posted on August 17, 2015 by admin

A listener named Tom contacted David Anderson of the Sailing Podcast to say: “I have been reading Wendy Hinman’s great book, “Tightwads on the Loose: A Seven-Year Pacific Odyssey” and I think she’d be a great guest on your show. … Continue reading →

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Wendy Hinman featured in Cruising World January 2015

Posted on January 28, 2015 by admin

Under the headline “Hinman to Speak in Seattle,” Cruising World features Wendy Hinman and her book Tightwads on the Loose. The article says: “When the time came for me to bare my cruising plans, Wendy Hinman offered genuine enthusiams, practical, … Continue reading →

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A Rave review from Chanticleer Book Reviews

Posted on December 29, 2014 by admin

I am excited to see this ringing endorsement. Here’s what the Chanticleer Book Review says: “Tightwads on the Loose – A Seven Year Pacific Odyssey opens with a map of the Pacific Ocean that showed the voyage of the sailing … Continue reading →

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Tightwads on the Loose selected among best travel books for women!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by admin

Tightwads on the Loose was selected among best travel books for women! I was very excited to come across the best 125 travel books for women and find my book is on the list! This news made my day! http://trekity.com/travel-books/ … Continue reading →

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