Scott Stoll

I'm particularly proud of this story about getting fit both physically and mentally to swim one mile. I also share the process that I created to harness different types of passion. Did you know there is more than one type of passion? I didn't.

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Harnessing The Passion To Swim One Mile | Scott's Adventures A story about getting fit both physically and mentally to swim one mile. I also share the process that I created to harness different types of passion.

I'm torn about making posts like this. I don't like selling things to my friends. However, it seems my friends like my books. Whelp, this is the last chance to get a signed book for the holidays. I'll even bump you up to priority to make sure you get a book. I have 9 to choose from, plus a notepad and buttons. Thanks for putting up with my authorlyness.

https://scottstoll.com/shop/

Wisconsin friends: You might like this new book by my friend Chad Turner. https://amzn.to/3T6dxIs

Another batch of books being signed, stamped and delivered.

ICYMI: BIG NEWS!!! My new book is here. If you liked Falling Uphill and like sci-fi, you'll love this.

Breathless is a heavily researched sci-fi book that takes you into a plausible future where the world runs out of oxygen due to humanity's rampant industrialization. True story: The Earth has run out of oxygen several times before resulting in the largest mass extinctions ever.

Get a signed book on my website. An e-book on Amazon. Or a print book at any store. (Audiobook coming soon.) More details here:
https://scottstoll.com/breathless

PS: After 16 years and over 10,000 hours of work, this is a monumental moment for me. Please like, comment and share.

Breathless: The Oxygen Apocalypse. A Novel. When the world runs out of oxygen a handful of survivors question whether it is worth saving themselves, much less humanity.

Please give my previous book a little nudge. I'd love to reach triple digits on those ratings. This will help my upcoming book. Take a few seconds to leave a rating or leave a short review whether you like the book or not. Thanks.

Falling Uphill: One man's quest for happiness around the world on a bicycle Falling Uphill: Second Edition. One man's quest for happiness around the world on a bicycle. In one week, Scott Stoll lost his job, his best friend, his girlfriend and his confidence. Disillusioned with society, full of angst, a lost and wandering soul with nothing left to lose, Stoll asked himse...

Falling Uphill is one of 300,000 audiobooks available on Spotify and soon subscribers can listen for free.

Spotify is giving subscribers hours of free audiobooks It's their next bid to make Spotify "the seamless one-stop destination for all things audio."

I've been too busy to post these pics of a fun story time and book signing.

Feel Your Feelings storytime and activities | How we make stuff Here are some pictures of all the fun activities we did at our storytime, including an emoji cutout kit, giant slide puzzle, jigsaw puzzles, T-shirts, buttons, notepads, book signing, snacks, and lots of time to share stories and smiles.

Here's a funny screenshot of my working process. As I write, I email myself copies of my manuscript and give myself some words of encouragement. This was "Falling Uphill". Prior to naming my book, I just called it "Round the World".

I just applied for the Antarctic Artists and Writers program and hope to build on my work with kids. Please send some good vibes.

Polar STEAM Polar STEAM is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project run by an interdisciplinary team at Oregon State University.

Lately, I've had enough adventures to begin a new book. Here is my favorite:

My girlfriend and I were returning from a three-mile hike to see Delicate Arch, one of the most photographed landmarks in all the national parks. The sun had set, and we had a few more minutes of twilight when a loose bull crests the trail ahead.

Charged By A Bull In Arches National | Scott's Adventures My girlfriend and I are returning from a 3-mile hike in Arches National Park, when a loose bull crests a hill, sees us, puts its head down, and charges.

Here is an article long overdue for me to write. I talk about the rules to circumnavigating the globe, and, more importantly, how every moment of our life is unique and, therefore, a personal/world record.

Did You Break A World Record? | Scott's Adventures Did you break a world record? is one of the most common questions about my journey around the world on a bicycle. The short answer is yes and no.

Today was Virgin Galactic's first commercial launch of space tourists. It was very exciting.

Almost 25 years ago, we had a column on my website called "To the Stars" by Brook Mantia. I was skeptical people would be able to go to space for fun in my lifetime. Well... here we are. Amazing times we live in. I would love to go.

Read the intro to Brook's column on what used to be called a webzine until the word "blog" came along.

TO THE STARS! | Guest Adventures Space has always been the domain of astronauts, rocket scientists, and assorted "experts" who have the "Right Stuff." NASA has guarded the gates of space like

I've posted a new story. It's another fun misadventure with some lessons learned.

Also, I'm having a moving sale. Some books are as low as $1.00. This is the last book sale I will have. So, get your signed books now.

The Real Jamaica | Scott's Adventures I’m more of a misadventurer than an adventurer. I love the surprise of leaping before I look. But often I get more than I bargained for as I did in Jamaica.

Besides being an adventurer, I work with kids a lot. Here is my latest project. My book "Feel Your Feelings" has been translated into braille for the visually impaired. And the tactile graphics work great for people with sensory disorders.

Feel Your Feelings, the braille edition | Books Here is a sneak peek at Feel Your Feelings, the braille edition. Not only is the book in braille, but it is also filled with tactile graphics, so you can literally feel your feelings!

Ciao! My book "Feel Your Feelings" is in Bologna, Italy.

American Psychological Association children's books and LifeTools titles on display at Bologna Children's Book Fair!

Occasionally, I share posts on my work process. Lately, I've been experimenting with AI. It is scary good. Here I discuss some of my concerns and even ask AI itself whether humans will have jobs in the future as artists and authors.

Is Blogging Dead? | How I Make Stuff This Mona Lisa is not real. Will artificial intelligence be the end of authors and artists? Or will it foster a new era of creativity? I ask AI what it thinks.

Travel is an excellent way to hit the reset button. Ethan Kiester, our guest adventurer, discusses hitting a hard reset, his European adventure, and—most importantly—why you might want to be ready to push that reset button.

Travel: The Reset Button | Guest Adventures Travel is an excellent way to hit the reset button. Ethan Kiester discusses his journey and why you might want to be ready to push that reset button.

Adventurer Mark Loftin explores the glaciers of Alaska, including climbing ice walls, rappelling down and sitting before the beauty of an ever-changing, surreal ice wonderland. It turned out to be an antidote to the information overload of daily life.

I've loved sharing his stories throughout the years. Thanks for the inspiration.

Glacier Exploring At Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | Guest Adventures Adventurer Mark Loftin explores the glaciers of Alaska, including climbing ice walls, rappelling down and sitting before the beauty of an ever-changing, surreal ice wonderland. It turned out to be an antidote to the information overload of daily life.

How is this for an unexpected adventure? It happened only 3 weeks ago.

Hikers survive huge avalanche in Kyrgyzstan mountains A group of hikers filmed the moment a huge avalanche swept down a mountain in Kyrgyzstan towards them.Harry Shimmin, who was trekking on a nearby trail and f...

The challenging workaround of being an author and a cat dad. A fun, quick post.

My Cat Editors | How I Make Stuff A quick story about my cat editors with lots of pictures of them "helping" me in the office.

One of my early inspirations, Dervla Murphy, has passed away.

Dervla Murphy: Irish travel writer dies aged 90 The prolific travel writer chronicled her travels through more than 30 countries.

The perfect vacation versus the unexpected adventure. It's the irony of being a travel author: on the one hand, I want an adventure; on the other, I want safety and comfort and lots of umbrella drinks and fish tacos.

The Tree Of Lost Soles | Scott's Adventures The perfect vacation versus the unexpected adventure. On the one hand, I want an adventure; on the other, I want safety and comfort.

This morning had coffee with Shakespeare and discussed my new book. "Feel Your Feelings." Today is its birthday.

lf you enjoy following my adventures, you'll enjoy all the wisdom in this book. There's a big yet simple life lesson in this one. Ages 3-8 years old and up.

https://amzn.to/3rnkPJo

Check out my masterpiece. I mean that. This is the best piece of art I have created! You'll find it in my new book "Feel Your Feelings".

Three simple reasons why we need emotions | Crafts & Activities Emotions show us what we love, protect us from harm, and give life meaning. I’ll explain these ideas, and challenge to find the joy of fear.