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THE WINTER 2016 NEWSLETTER
FROM ROBERT N. MACOMBER
 
My Newsletter Is Distributed Around The World
To Over 3,000 Wakians,
Fans Of My Novels' Main Character, Peter Wake
 
PERMISSION GRANTED TO FORWARD & SHARE
RENDEZVOUS, EVENTS & LECTURES
With the Fall Book Tour complete, I turn to focusing on my winter, spring and summer events including the long awaited 
READER RENDEZVOUS IN CUBA!
Act Now ~ Details Below
LIMITED TO 30 PEOPLE
 
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JUNE 2, 2016 - JUNE 6, 2016
After years of my readers dreaming of seeing the Cuba of my novels, it is finally coming true. In June of 2016, I am taking 30 Wakians on a special historical-literary-cultural tour inside Cuba, where we will explore the Old Havana of Peter Wake, visit the home and haunts of Ernest Hemingway, and meet with modern day Cuban fishermen, artists, and baseball aficionados. You will not only have an adventure of a lifetime, but I'm sure you'll fall in love with Cuba's culture and people.
I have chosen Dr. Justin White as our tour coordinator. Justin has a PhD in Spanish linguistics and is very well versed in how to get things done inside Cuba. He's the nephew of my long-time friend, author Randy White, and the head of Doc Ford's Cuba Expeditions. I'm convinced there is not a better person to put this rendezvous together. 
Here is a brief description of our itinerary:
 
Thursday, June 2nd - The Journey Into Cuba
▪ 3:00pm - Check-in with our tour at Miami International Airport
▪ 7:30pm - Flight departure to Havana
▪ Arrival at Havana, government entry procedures, bus ride and hotel check-in
▪ Dinner

Friday, June 3rd - Exploring in Peter's Wake:
Old  Havana From The Novels
▪ Breakfast at hotel
▪ A rare tour of the Historical Masonic Museum of Cuba
▪ Bus tour of the Old City, including: Jos� Mart�'s (one of my heroes) birthplace; Real C�rcel de La Habana, where Mart� was first imprisoned at age 16; Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta Museum & the famous El Malec�n
▪ Lunch
▪ Tour the fortresses of El Morro and San Carlos de la Cabana
▪ Tour of Havana Harbor
▪ Dinner

Saturday, June 4th - A Day With Ernest Hemingway And His Cuba
▪ Breakfast at hotel
▪ Bus journey to Hemingway's home at Finca Vigia, 15 miles SE of Havana; at Finca Vigia, first stop is with the current GiGi Stars (Hemingway's neighborhood baseball team with over 80 kids), then share stories with them on baseball, their community, schooling and growing up in Cuba; have an expert-led tour of Finca Vigia; meet one of the original GiGi Stars, Blas Mesa 'Cayuco Jonronero', who will recount his memories of playing baseball with Hemingway
▪ In Finca Vigia, we'll experience fresh 'guarapo' and how this traditional drink of pressed sugar cane is made 
▪ Lunch in Coj�mar, the quaint coastal village where Hemingway kept his boat and enjoyed the sport of fishing
▪ Meet & Greet with famous photographer Ra�l Corrales, whose father (Ra�l Corrales, Sr.) was Fidel's official photographer & known for photographing Hemingway on his boat Pilar
▪ Visit the village fishing cooperative to see their blend of traditional & modern fishing technique with time to swap fish stories and tips of the trade
▪ Dinner at hotel
▪ 8:30pm - The "First Annual Wakians Drinking with Hemingway Walk" in Old Havana, a purely voluntary trek with me to Hotel Ambos Mundos Bar for one drink and to La Floridita Bar for one drink ~ the drinks are not included in tour price / pay for your own
[NOTE: this is a mile and half walking tour]

Sunday, June 5th - Peter Wake in Peril:
Places Where He Narrowly Escaped Death!
▪ Breakfast at hotel
▪ Tour of Gran Teatro de Habana, right next door to Hotel Inglaterra
▪ Tour of the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, then interact with local artists
▪ Lunch
▪ Tour of the Palace of the Captain Generals (Spanish Viceroy's Palace)
▪ Visit the Mercado, where we'll meet artisans & discuss emerging trends in art
▪ Dinner
 
Monday, June 6, 2016 - The Journey Home ...
▪ 6am - Breakfast
▪ 7am - Board bus at Hotel for airport
▪ Check-in/government-exit procedures at Havana Airport
▪ 11:15am - Flight departure for Miami
▪ 12:15pm - Arrival back at Miami

SIGN UP IMMEDIATELY VIA EMAIL
SPACES ON THIS TOUR WILL FILL FAST
  • REMEMBER: ** I am not coordinating the trip. ** Dr. Justin White of Doc Ford's Cuba Expeditions is handling all details. He is the trusted expert on group tours inside Cuba.
  • TO SIGN UP: You must send an email to [email protected] and include the following: choice of single or double room option with name(s) of passenger(s). You will get a reply from Dr. White with further details.
  • REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 30 TRAVELERS: Spaces will fill quickly. A waiting list will be formed on a first-come first-serve basis in the event of cancellations.
  • TRIP COST: $2899 per person double room or $2999 per person single room
  • COST INCLUDES: Round trip air transportation from MIA to HAV, visa, exit tax, all planned meals listed in the itinerary, admission to planned sites, and transportation while inside Cuba.
  • DEPOSIT: A non-refundable deposit will be required. All deposits & payments can be paid by check, credit card or debit card. An additional 3% service fee applies for any credit or debit card transactions.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: You can cancel your trip at any time, however, you forfeit any prior made payments/deposits.
DON'T MISS THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME, INAUGURAL READER RENDEZVOUS FOR THE WAKIAN INSIDE ALL OF US!

~ FEBRUARY 2016 ~
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Bonita Springs Historical Society 
Luncheon, talk & books for sale
on Wednesday, 2/24/16 @ 11:30am
Topic: "Cuba and Southwest Florida: A 500 Year Connection Of Soldiers, Smugglers and Spies"
held at Spanish Wells Country Club
9801 Treasure Cay Lane   Bonita Springs, FL  34135
http://www.BonitaSpringsHistoricalSociety.org
Tel # 239-948-9073 for tickets & reservations
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Marco Island Historical Society event
on Monday, 2/29/16 @ 7pm
Talk & Book Signing
Topic: "Marco Island In The Civil War" 
At the Rose History Auditorium
180 S. Heathwood Dr.  Marco Island, FL  34145
Admission is $5 for non-members & free to members
Tel #239-389-6447 for more info
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~ MARCH 2016 ~
 
Vero Beach Book Center
 
Thursday, 3/03/16 @ 4pm
Book discussion & signing
for The Assassin's Honor
Vero Beach Book Center
392  21st Street (Miracle Mile)  Vero Beach, FL 32960
http://www.VeroBeachBookCenter.com/
Tel # 772-569-2050 to reserve signed copies
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Lee County Library talk & book signing event by Robert N. Macomber
Saturday, 3/09/16 @ 2pm
Talk & Book Signing
Topic: "Sanibel & Captiva Islands in the Civil War"
The Friends of Bonita Springs Public Library
26876 Pine Ave. Bonita Springs, FL 34135
http://www.leegov.com/library/about/branches/bn
Tel # 239-533-4860 for more info
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Saturday, 3/26/16 {2pm-4pm}
"Authors Day"
Barnes & Noble in Naples @ The Waterside Shops
5377 Tamiami Trail  Naples, FL  34108
Tel # 239-598-5200 for details
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  Macomber Tours on Island Girl Charters at Pineland Marina on Pine Island, FL
**SOLD OUT - WAITLIST ONLY**
Thursday, 3/31/16 {9am-1pm}
"The President And The Devilfish"
~ about Theodore Roosevelt's visit to SW FL ~
Island Girl Charters at Pineland Marina
13921 Waterfront Dr.  Bokeelia, FL  33922

http://www.IslandGirlCharters.com
Tel # 239-633-8142 for reservations

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~ APRIL 2016 ~
  Alondra sailing ketch
 
**SOLD OUT (all April 2016 dates) - WAITLIST ONLY**
Theme: "If These Waters Could Talk"
 On Alondra [Tarpon Lodge docks]
13771 Waterfront Dr.  Bokeelia, FL  33922
http://www.PineIslandSailing.com
Tel # 239-233-3003 for details
Limited Seating 
(Six passengers maximum)
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Carolina Writers Conference
Friday, 4/15/16 & Saturday, 4/16/16
Talks, Book Signings & Panel Discussion
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Lockhart-Taylor Center
514 N. Washington Str.  Wadesboro, NC 28170
Email [email protected]
http://www.CarolinasWritersConference.org

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If you can't make these events but 
want 
a signed copy of my novels,
no problem at all!


Just contact Jen Holloway, who can send my signed copies out all over the world. She'll take your order and send it off after I personalize an inscription for you or for the recipient of your fine gift. Contact her toll-free at: 1-866-456-2687 or email her at: [email protected].

TRAVELING IN PETER'S WAKE 
HAVANA, CUBA
 The next time you are in Cuba, stay in the same hotel Peter Wake did in Havana, the legendary Hotel Inglaterra (Hotel England). This is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Cuba, with many famous guests over the years, including Antonio Maceo, Sarah Bernhardt, and Winston Churchill. Its caf� is the site where Jos� Mart� was arrested at age 16 for making a speech about freedom. This is where I love to stay when I'm in Havana.
 
It is a beautiful example of mid-19th century architecture, has wonderful views from the rooftop bar, great people-watching from the street-side caf�, and is located right in the heart of the old colonial quarter of the city, within walking distance of many historic locales which are in my novels. You can see more about it at:  
MORE WAKIAN SIGHTINGS
  Wakian Sighting - Cuba [Paula Streeter] square
Here's Paula Streeter in Cuba, wearing her Wakian hat. She was inspired over the years by reading about Peter Wake's travels to Havana within the Honor Series. She loved Cuba!
 
Send in your photo of a Wakian wearing our hat or one of the collector's Wakian t-shirts, doing something Wake would be proud of or worn in an unusual part of the world. As space permits, I'll include it in an upcoming newsletter. Send it via email to: [email protected].
HEADING BRAVELY INTO 2016
2015 was busy & productive ~ happy to say, I carved out much time to write, even with a ferocious schedule. I'm pleased with the success of The Assassin's Honor book tour, and 2016 promises to be just as fulfilling. I hope it's the very best year for everyone.
 
To keep tabs on my whereabouts, stay connected with my newsletter, on Facebook, or visit my website. Enjoy the newest photo updates @ www.RobertMacomber.com.
 
Can't emphasize enough how excited I am for being able to finally put together the Cuba Reader Rendezvous .... Won't you join me in the adventure?
 
Onward and upward bravely into 2016,
Bob
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