Welcome to Spainrico,Thanks for Visiting Why Spainrico? Good question! A name created for a previous venture but now my brand name for my Writing activities. Rico, by the way is Spanish for `Rich´ (not that I am!) and as a bit of a pun Ri are my initials and Co for Company.....moving on..... My profile: I am a Freelance Writer, Photographer, Editor Member of the Association of Freelance Writers Deputy Chairman of the Torrevieja Writers Circle. I have been living in southern Costa Blanca Spain since 2000 and I am passionate about Spain. (Fuller profile on my blog) Stop Press Updates Published in February edition The Inland Magazine - more below 2nd article published online - Expatify- see below I made my live radio debut - on Ken Scott's CoolFM 97.4 'Countdown cafe' music and football chat show - see my blog for more... A new writers group 'WORDPLAY' has been started locally and I shall be joining them. 'Writers Abroad' becomes our adopted name...Ning blog online Feb 1st Platinum Page, new magazine publishes my stories in Issues 2 and 3. My articles Cover a variety of topical and interesting issues: - Expat life in Spain the good, the bad, the factual and the humorous. - Current events including The Crisis, Expats in Spain - Travel & Walking Reviews - Valencia/Murcia Natural Parks - Interviews with local people including: Juliet Maric: (now ex) British Consul Alicante, Horace Greasley: The Worlds Oldest Author, TJ Miles: Professional Surrealist Painter For some examples see In the Media I am published monthly in The Inland Magazine (TIM) and am the man behind 'Life on the Coast’. (LOTC) Take a look at Testimonials - The Inland Magazine can be viewed for FREE  In the February edition my published contributions are
'Saga Louts in Benidorm' Part 1 of my article on Benidorm - with my photos - Pgs 2-3 next month Pt. 2 - 'Going Bonkers in Benidorm' Also 'The Dream Team' introduction to my TIM bloggers Pg 10 and on Pg 20 - my article 'Play Your Cards Right' the UK ID card trial system and its possible benefit to Expats. You can read some of my articles in the on-line TIM E-zine: The Worlds Toughest Race Has the Exodus Begun? Been Back Home Recently? Short Story Fiction   I also write short stories and I am delighted that 'Digging for Victory' has been published in Issue 2 of Platinum Page -
new UK magazine - Platinum Page - their new blog is here I recently had one of my short stories, 'Mediterranean Lady Seeks a Friend' published by Innoword in their anthology of Expatriate Literature., 'Courting the Bull' One of the reviews: Next comes some short stories with Mediterranean Lady Seeks A Friend, a noir-ish tale of scams before the euro being my favorite. I just wish it were a bit longer. This from their official press release: "Savor the Secret Sights, Sounds and Sensualities of Spain in Innoword Media’s Inaugural Book Courting the Bull: An Anthology of Expatriate Literature in Spain  Literary Descendants of Hemingway Expose Intimate, Romantic, Thrilling Details of Wild and Wonderful Spanish Culture
Madrid, Spain, September 10, 2009 – Innoword Media announces the release this month of its exciting, new inaugural book, Courting the Bull: An Anthology of Expatriate Literature in Spain. The collection of short stories, essays and verse highlights the tantalizing, romantic and irresistible aspects of a Spanish culture that captured the hearts and imaginations of a collection of rising modern artists." Available from here On-line Publishing Using new technology I have uploaded some of my previously published work in an anthology format including: - Anthology of Articles - Best Blogs 2008 - Walking and Parks - Rob's Bit and Bobs Page Onto the ISSUU platform which provides online document access with page turning software and many other options. Take a look I think it is unique! Blogs I blog on many sites;  My personal blog: Rob in España is where I blog on my writing and associated topics.
It has a number of interesting links to other sites and blogs. The Inland Magazine 'Life in Spain' Blog  I have become the blog 'zester' and have managed the relaunch of TIM's 'Life IN Spain' blog. My blogs have been appearing for a while and I am delighted that some other celebrity bloggers (Dream Team) are now blogging alomgside mine. TIM will carry a full bios page in February edition.
Readers comments from the blog: This from Sue: "It's nice to see that someone is going to and has done some work of these blog pages, and I for one look forward to reading the other bloggers posts when they are on board and blogging on here. Congrats Rob, keep up the great work, love your blogs and your writing in Tim." And thanks to Jason - "I must comment on Rob's blogs brilliant well done. Especially the one about the driving licence."  The expat blog site has now started to publish my articles on their site as part of their Expat Guides. This site receives many hits from readers looking for factual information on Spain - view here:
Grail to Whale - Valencia Paying Spanish Tax Spain's High Speed Train - AVE  In addition, I was an invited `thexpat´ Blog contributor (the dream team!) for thexpat Spain Magazine's web site.
Unfortunately this site became a victim of the crisis, a great shame as it was fun!  I have also joined the team at Expatify, my first article:
'The 10 things You did not know about Spain until you live here' is now online. It is currently 5th highest viewed on the site - This from published author Simon Whaley: "Just read your blog - and your Expatify piece. Great piece!" Thanks Simon, I must have had a great tutor! and "A very good and well written article. I agree with all you said and some very good advice in there" Thanks Mavis, Alicante 2nd article now published: '10 Reasons to Move to Spain' click to read Forum Posts You can read my posts on a number of local and Expat forum sites relating to lots of issues concerning living in Spain. Look out for either Robi1305 or Spainrico (one and the same) Editor - 'Chapter and Verse'  I edited 'Chapter and Verse' an Ezine published by The Writers Bureau. (Only available to registered WB students) for a year and produced 4 editions.
I have now moved aside to allow another the experience. Students have been commenting on their forum: "Rob, well done again on another great editing job, thanks for delivering our latest issue! " (Ali) "Firstly, thanks to Rob for your work with the magazine" (Michael L.) Torrevieja Writers Circle (TWC) I am a member of TWC and currently Deputy Chairman (voted in by a majority being the only candidate!) More about TWC on their blog Writers Abroad Is a new group of Expat writers living around the globe in their adopted countries. We have begun to share our writing knowledge and experiences and critique each others work. I have helped the founder, Jo (Italy) setup a Ning Social site for our group, online soon. (What's Ning - see here) Manuscript Reader Libros International, a Costa Blanca based publisher, invited me to read and review some of their submitted manuscripts from both established and fledgling writers. Also I am reviewing some of their published books for their newsletter. Book Reviews  I have been posting book reviews onto Book Army - a great site for all sorts of information, competitions (win free books) and quizzes about books - worth a look.
Digital Photos Many of my published articles are illustrated with my own photos, which I manage with Googles 'Picasa' software, I have an online photo album. Quick tip - Picasa is free and is great for managing digital photos. Social Networking Sites I have recently joined Facebook, (along with 350 million others!) which, despite some negative press, is a lot more interesting than some of the others including WAYN, which I have just closed down. I hope you enjoyed your visit and please call by again - Lots to keep you informed and amused - feel free to comment - Best regards, Rob Innis | 
