My new book, Quick Escapes From Orange County (Globe Pequot Press), is now in bookstores and/or can be ordered through Amazon.com.  The book  is filled with ideas for quick getaways that are ideal for one or two night stays that are within a short drive from Orange County, the Inland Empire, etc.  I've recommended hotels, restaurants (including suggested dishes to try), things to do and see, and other interesting tidbits.  Quick Escapes encompasses regions stretching from the San Diego/Mexico border to the Desert Resorts, to Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley, to the mountain  resorts, and, finally, to Catalina Island. 

Look for a review in Orange Coast Magazine, Westways Magazine, and several other publications.  Two other books are in the works, so please stay tuned!

Also, if any of you read AAA Westways Magazine, I just completed an article about the Daffodils of Julian, which will appear in the Feb./March 2011 issue.  It's filled with photos of the lovely flowers, as well as an interesting human interest story.

I've also sold a major story to Native Peoples Magazine, which will be published in the Spring, as well  as a short piece for Texas Journey Magazine, another Auto Club publication.

Be sure to visit the Blog for our crazy adventures around the country in our RV (Shamu).  It's called "Colleen's Excellent Adventures."  Either click on the Blog icon on this web site, or go to www.colleenfliedner.blogspot.com.   

This web site includes samples of my writing,  including books, magazine articles, newspaper articles, web articles, and much more.  Please look around and get a feel for the breadth of my work.

Thanks for visiting!

Colleen