Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Terry Lister. From Accountant to Adventurer: Exploring the World Through Travel Memoirs

August 4, 2024

My ALLi author guest this episode is Terry Lister, a seasoned solo traveler and author who, after retiring from a successful career as an accountant, has explored over 100 countries. Terry's love for travel began in Bermuda, where he dreamed of far-off places. His books capture not just the destinations but also the cultural and economic landscapes he encounters.

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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Terry Lister. About the Author

Terry Lister is a traveler and a writer. Prior to that he was a partner in Deloitte accounting firm, a Minister in the Government of Bermuda and a realtor. He retired at 60 and has been a solo traveller for the past ten years and now has been to 103 countries including 28 in Africa. Since retiring, when he’s not traveling, Lister spends time with his family, relaxes with a good book, or sits down to watch his favorite cricket and football teams. You can find Terry on his website.

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Howard Lovy has been a journalist for more than 35 years, and now amplifies the voices of independent author-publishers and works with authors as a developmental editor. Find Howard at howardlovy.com, LinkedIn and X.

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Author: Howard Lovy

Howard Lovy is an author, book editor, and journalist. He is also the Content and Communications Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors, where he hosts and produces podcasts and keeps the blog updated. You can find more of his work at https://howardlovy.com/

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