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This week I interview Author of 'A Peep Through the Porthole'

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What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Cruise ship life becomes very seductive. We have a saying amongst us: β€œJust one more contract.”

I was absolutely so angry yeah and I walked through there the door of the gym and she was stood against the wall with her arms seweded looking very smart yeah and I I remember crossing the gym and I just put my hand around her throat and I literally picked her up off the floor

I heard my mother's voice as clear as day and she said well I Linda that book's not going to write itself is it

the glamor is off the charts isn't it speaking of Glamor I absolutely love love this picture

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Set early morning writing routines to fit creative work into a busy schedule
βœ“Dictate ideas into your phone when inspiration strikes during daily activities

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Difficulty balancing business and creative writing β€” Set alarm early morning and dedicate time to write, even if just an hour

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to work on cruise ships for 15 years?
QHow did the author transition from cruise ship work to writing a book?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4Β½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness2Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Istanbul2Β½ Sad Bacon
New Orleans2Β½ Happy Bacon
Tunis3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Camel ride
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YouTube Video Description↓

Linda Carol Woodward is the Author of 'A Peep Through the Porthole'. Beyond the door marked 'Crew Only'. Having worked on cruise ships for fifteen years, I have a rich memory bank full of stories to tell; a wealth of incidences to share of my journey through life on the high seas. Cruise ship life becomes very seductive. We have a saying amongst us: β€œJust one more contract.” I was soon to learn that when you stepped off that steep gangway and into the cold steel hub of the crew area, you were saying goodbye to: weekend lie-ins, Sunday roasts with the family and quiet evenings watching your favourite soap with the cat curled on your lap. Life, for the duration of your contract, would be a frenzy. I worked with a variety of dancers, musicians, hosts and managers. They were all extroverts; high-energy, crazy nuts. I fitted in perfectly. We lived in a confined crazy bubble, but it was our crazy bubble. It’s the lifestyle that (ever-curious) passengers are, under no circumstances, allowed to witness or take part in. A β€œPeep through the Porthole” offers a juicy taste of what really happens behind closed doors marked: β€œCrew Only”. Join us and ask Linda questions about her time on Cruise Ships.